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Brian Heady, of Vero Beach spoke in opposition to abandoning this piece of <br />property. He felt that the County should look at the market value of the property and get <br />back at least what it is worth. <br />County Attorney Collins addressed Mr. Heady's comments and explained that <br />State law determines whether or not the County can sell a right-of-way and that depends <br />on how it is acquired. This right-of-way was acquired by plat dedication. This means the <br />owner donates it to public use and the County holds the right-of-way in trust for the <br />public. When the County determines it no longer needs this property for public use the <br />right-of-way is released. Then the property returns to the original dedicator or their <br />successor. <br />Ray Scent, 1615 71St Court, believed it to be prudent if the Graves Brothers were <br />permitted ownership of this piece of property, which currently is free of taxation as a <br />right-of-way. It is his opinion that if the Graves Brothers intend to make improvements <br />adding to the value of the land, this will produce more income through taxation in addition <br />to employment opportunities. <br />The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard with regard to this matter. <br />There being none, the Chairman closed the public hearing. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously adopted <br />Resolution 2003-043 providing for the closing, abandonment, <br />vacation and discontinuance of that portion of Tropical <br />Avenue bounded by 84th Street, U.S. 1, and Lot 12, Block 3 <br />Graves Brothers Addition to Wabasso Subdivision. <br />APRIL 8, 2003 10 <br />