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A � fy Department of General Services Departmental Structure and Functions The Department of General Services is comprised of eight diverse divisions . The Department includes the following divisions : 1 ) Cooperative Extension Agent; 2) Buildings and Grounds ; 3) Housing Authority ; 4) Library Services ; 4 ) Purchasing ; 5) Soil and Water Conservation District : 6 ) Shooting Range : 7) Telecommunications; and 8) Veterans Service Office . Overall , the Department employs approximately 120 staff members . In the context of the County ' s GIS , this needs assessment will focus on a subset of the aforementioned divisions , given that GIS primarily will be utilized in the following divisions : • Buildings and Grounds • Cooperative Extension Agent • Library Services • Soil and Water Conservation District • Telecommunications Veterans Service Office Building and Grounds Division The Building and Grounds Division for Indian River County is responsible for the repairs and coordination of replacement of buildings and maintenance for the exterior/interior of County-owned properties . The Judicial Center located at 2100 16th Ave is the flagship facility . This facility is equipped with a sophisticated access control and air conditioning systems . Other facilities maintained by this division are the Libraries, Public Health Building , and County Jail . Twenty seven dedicated employees provide service to all County Departments and strive to protect the investment the taxpayers of Indian River County provided for facilities . Cooperative Extension Agent The Cooperative Extension Agent is a nationwide entity that %R �\ L. ` I \ L161 i ) O ) was established by the Smith-Lever Act of 1914. It is a partnership between state land grant universities, the United �-__ � FLORIDA States Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) and county I - - governments throughout the nation . All of these groups E X T E N S 10 N share in the planning, financing , and operation of extension lr." " " " R . ,. i programs . In Florida , the Cooperative Extension Service is administered by the University of Florida . The Cooperative Extension at Indian River County is a cross-functional division that provides assistance to County citizens in agricultural programs, water quality, pest management , and land management prior to and after natural disasters , such as hurricanes . The Cooperative Extension Agent ' s office is comprised of five staff members , including the County Extension Director, Extension Agents, and Staff Assistants . Library Services The Division of Library Services has the mission of providing diverse cultural opportunities for reading , learning and entertainment to all citizens in the community. The Division of Library Services leads the way to a universe of information with personal service and technology . The Division administers two libraries within Indian River County : the Main Library in the City of Vero Beach and a satellite library to the north in the City of Sebastian ; both libraries offer patrons a diverse set of programs and services . The programs includes computer, exercise , and art classes offered to a diverse set of groups within the community. 112 GIS Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan Chapter 1 - Departmental GIS Needs Assessment