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_I JUN 2 5 19 80 Box .43 eacE 883 Realizing none of us hold crystal balls, and wishing we had the wisdom of Solomon, we set out to work within the guidelines established by the agencies, and respecting the desires of the Town of Indian River Shores, who supported the application of F.I.T., I requested our attorney to join me in meeting with the representatives of F.I.T. to explore the possibilities of a workable solution in the best interests of Indian River County, as well as F.I.T. A thorough examination of F.I.T.'s application indicated the possibility of the best of two projects could become a reality with Indian River County gaining a College of Oceanography for the Graduate student and Visiting Scientist levels, and an educational marine museum, open for public use and primarily for residents and school children of Indian River County. I F.I.T. would be gaining a site to further enhance their commit- ment to research associated with the marine environment, expanding their commitment to provide quality educational opportunities and becoming an active participant in this County's education and re- search needs as they relate to marine science. At this point, we agreed to propose to each of our govern- ing bodies that the County and F.I.T. enter into an agreement setting forth a division of the excess property. This agreement would be- come a part of each of our official applications and would be the basis for the G.S.A.'s final disposal of the excess property. At this time I would like to introduce Mr. Tom Adams, Development Consultant from F.I.T., and ask Mr. Adams to introduce the other officials he has with him and to bring the Board any further information he would like to present regarding F.I.T.'s plans and commitments to this project. Following Mr. Adams' remarks, I would ask Mr. Collins to point out the pertinent facts within the agreement that is being proposed for your consideration and adoption. 34