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island. He noted it was interesting that the City of Vero Beach and ,the Town of Indian River Shores were having a water dispute at this time. Attorney O'Haire commented that the density classifications on the barrier island represent the lowest densities of almost any area in the northeast part of the country, and the Department of Interior did not consider local residents or development in formulating the maps. The effect of what the Department of Interior is doing to the citrus people is mind-boggling, Attorney O'Haire noted, and they are taking away from Indian River'County an asset that it would otherwise have - the tax base. If this land is included in their map, Attorney O'Haire continued, it would never be developed. He added that it takes away from the County any flexibility or planning ability; also if the map is adopted as proposed, this County will have nothing more to say with what happens on the barrier island. Attorney O'Haire reported that he submitted a resolution to the County Attorney for the Department of Interior. He felt they had formulated their maps without local consideration and have put the burden of proof on the County. Attorney O'Haire urged the Board to consider and adopt the resolution that he had prepared, and see that it is forwarded to the Department of Interior prior to March 22, 1982. Mr. Ragsdale clarified some points. On three different occasions, in speaking with federal officers, they had indicated they would not put restrictions on lending institutions; but he has been unable to find this fact in writing. He continued that the Department of Interior was aware that their maps were out -dated and they will be using new maps to correct the inaccuracies in the present maps. Chairman Scurlock commented that it would be interesting to see if the government would pay for this land. CK A n8 J9 ME JLU