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Dr. Richard Baker, 10305 1301'' Avenue, asked the nature guides attending the <br />meeting in support of this item to stand and be recognized. He gave an overview of the number of <br />guides trained by the University of Florida, those that have since retired, and those soon to graduate. <br />He recognized the volunteer efforts of the students from George Anderson's class at Sebastian <br />River High School that have created the trails and maintained the conservation area over the past <br />eight years. <br />Toni Robinson, 1111 Indian Mound Trail, spoke in favor of this purchase. She said <br />it would provide additional important greenway for recreation and wildlife. <br />Peter Sutherland, 1755 Pelican Way, said he helped in setting the price for this <br />property. There is a huge demand for high-density land in this county. It is his professional opinion <br />that it is a fit price. He felt it would be a great tragedy if we deny the request. <br />The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard regarding this matter. There <br />being none, the Chairman closed the public hearing. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Lowther, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board <br />unanimously approved the ORCA South Link option <br />contract and authorized staff to close the purchase in <br />coordination with the Florida Communities Trust as <br />a 40% cost -share partner, as recommended by staff in <br />the memorandum dated February 18, 2004. <br />CONTRACT WILL BE ON FILE IN THE <br />February 24, 2004 - 12- <br />