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A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the general flow of water, the back-up of <br />water on the Corrigan's property, LAAC procedures, and the new appraisals. <br />Renee Renzi, Waverly Place, felt this situation was convoluted. She <br />recommended sending the proposal back to the LAAC for further review. <br />Robert Christianson, St. Johns Water Management District, divulged that the <br />District has a contractual obligation to close the transaction with the Corrigans in April. He <br />indicated that the District had come to an agreement with the County in late February and that they <br />had been working to blend their processes, procedures, and timelines with the County. He pointed <br />out that it was their timeline that rushed the process, and requested the Board to not delay the <br />process by sending it back to the LAAC because it would put the District at a disadvantage in <br />honoring their timeline. <br />Richard Baker, Pelican Island Audubon Society and Chairman of the LAAC, <br />expressed the significance of the lands and the importance of maintaining them. He believed the <br />overall deal sounded good and suggested the County buy the 460 acres at the appraised value, and <br />use the remaining money for the Sand Lakes Tract. Doctor Baker did not see the necessity of <br />sending it back to LAAC. <br />Robert Christianson offered a proposal to the Board, which brought the undivided <br />percentage interest to 23.26. <br />Attorney Collins indicated that the County would get a higher percentage of <br />ownership by increasing the undivided interest from 18 to 23 percent. <br />Joseph Paladin supported the deal and wanted to see a compromise between the <br />County, St. Johns, and staff. He suggested the County keep some of the money and just pay a <br />33 <br />April 8, 2008 <br />