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Mr. DeBlois reminded the Board of its prior action on May 8, 2007, when they <br />considered the City's request and agreed to the 10% funding (up to $700,000), conditioned upon <br />the County obtaining a percentage of undivided title interest if the property is acquired. <br />However, the Florida Communities Trust (FCT) has advised that undivided title interest was not <br />allowed, because the County was not the applicant, but the County could obtain a conservation <br />easement interest (in lieu of title interest). Mr. DeBlois outlined the City of Fellsmere's <br />responsibilities, under the proposal, being the holder of the title. <br />Mr. DeBlois reported that the LAAC, at its March 12, 2008 meeting, voted 15-0 to <br />recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve the easement (in lieu of title <br />interest) and proceed as a 10% funding partner. He then presented staff s recommendation as <br />outlined at page 97 of the backup. He thereafter responded to questions from the Board <br />regarding why we were not a part of the application so we could have an undivided interest; what <br />was the timetable for the improvements; and whether we have any ability to make sure it <br />happens within that timeframe. <br />Commissioner Flescher wanted to know the characteristics that set this easement <br />apart from any other easement that we have considered under this Bond. <br />Assistant County Attorney Marian Fell explained that this land would be owned by <br />another governmental entity, the City of Fellsmere, and it would provide full and unfettered <br />access. She said the land is proposed to be developed as a passive recreation and limited active <br />recreation, which examples she gave. <br />The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. <br />Jason Nunemaker, City Manager, City of Fellsmere, in response to <br />Commissioner Wheeler's earlier questions regarding timeframe, said they have ten (10) years to <br />13 <br />May 13, 2008 <br />