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Administrator Baird addressed Mr. Clinton's concerns, and pointed out that for <br />economic development reasons, it was in the County's best interest to keep the facility in its <br />current character, and to bring in another baseball team. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan stated that it was a tough thing to have the Dodgers leave, <br />but the Agreements would allow the County and the Dodgers to move forward gracefully. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner O'Bryan, <br />SECONDED by Chairman Bowden, to approve the <br />Release and Termination Agreement, and the Third <br />Amendment to Facility Lease Agreement, and any other <br />related documents, with the Los Angeles Dodgers. <br />Under Discussion, Chairman Bowden recognized the long and joyful relationship <br />between the County and the Dodgers, and wished them well. She was also looking forward to <br />having a new team, and had confidence that Administrator Baird would make that happen. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan acknowledged all the efforts made by Administrator <br />Baird in advancing this item. <br />Administrator Baird recognized Craig Callan, the Dodger's Vice President of <br />Spring Training, as a professional and a gentleman who has made the Dodgers successful in this <br />community. <br />Commissioner Wheeler acknowledged the many contributions made by the <br />Dodgers to Indian River County, and wished the organization and Mr. Callan success. <br />February 19, 2008 20 <br />