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building tax levy is required for such purpose for the tax calendar year 1959 and that the amout of such levy for subsequent years shall be determined by this Board from time to time in each subsequent year in connection with and at the time of the levy of other -taxes by this Board. Mr. W. F. Cox of the Indian River Farms Drainage District was recognized by the Chair and he in turn introduced Mr. Scott of Reynolds, Smith & Hills, Consulting Engineers, who state his firm had been retained by Brevard County to represent their interests in obtaining right of ways, etc. for flood control in the upper St. John's River Basin. He stated they would like to offer their services to Indian River County on the basis of a two year contract at a cost of $10,000.00 or $5,000.00 annually. He further stated this contract had a termination clause in which either party could terminate the contract at the end of the first year. He further staffed that Mr. A. B. Michael stated he would be glad to contribute one-half of this cost because he thought it would certainly be worthwhile. The Board asked Mr. Scott to leave a copy of the contract with out attorney and the Board would go over it more thoroughly and let him know their decision at the next meeting. Mr. W. E. Orth was recognized by the Chair and asked if the County Engineer had made an estimate for putting the road through on his East property line. Mr. Schmucker stated he had estimated putting the road through and putting down the base would cost approximately $2650.00. He further stated this would be 12th Avenue and that Mr. Orth was to obtain the right of way -from the adjoining property owners at no cost to the county and to pave the road the County put in the base. Commissioner Waddell made a Motion providing for the paving of 12th Avenue South to the County line with the County agreeing to put in the marl base and the adjoining property owners be required to put on the paving meeting County specifications, and further that said 12th Avenue be designated as a County arterial road; and further that the right of way shall be furnished at no cost to the County in every case. No one seconded this Motion and after further discussion Commissioner Waddell withdrew the motion and made a Motion recommending that the County Engineer and County Attorney should study this proposal and give the Board their views in the matter at the next regular meeting. Said. Motion was seconded by. Commissioner Macdonald and unanimously carried. Mrs. Lorraine Teate appeared before the Board and said she understood the Board had a house for rent on 17th Street. The Deputy Clerk stated this was the old Porhorsky house which had just recently been vacated but understood that quite a bit of work had to be done on jsame. The Chairman appointed a committee of Commissioner McCullers and himsdlf to check the shouse over and make.a report to the Board, and informed Mrs. Teate to leave her name and tele- phone number with the Clerk and they would let her know when ittwould be available for rent. Dick DeKold of the DeKold Real Estate Agency was recognized by the Chair and Stated he was appearing on behalf of Daphne Strickland who is the owner of Lots 24,25,26, and 27, Original -Town of Vero, which lots are right behind the Courthouse, and Mrs. Strickland had authorized him to offer these lots to the County for $36,500.00 including the buildings thereon and they would take 29% down and the balance over a 5 to 10 year period at 6% interest. He said she would also be willing to put up a building on these lots meeting county specifica- tions and requirements and would lease said building to the County over a 5 to 10 year period giving the County an option to buy. The Board informed Mr. DeKold they would think the matter over and let him know whether or not something could be worked out later. • I. E 1 1 0