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IMPINORM 840K RAE 37.4 Commissioner Lyons stated that he was very active with the Audubon Society and this had been their goal - to provide some place for environmental education. He was anxious to find some way for the Society to have this educational facility. Commissioner Bird stated that the Society would like to develop this as an environmental educational center and conduct continuing education programs. He felt that the remainder of the island could be used for public purposes, such as picnic areas, and nature walks. Commissioner Bird reported that he asked Assistant County Attorney Chris Paull to do some research concerning the receipt of title from the State of Florida, Attorney Paull felt this proposal would not be in any violation, but recommended obtaining a formal opinion on the matter. Commissioner Bird -felt a letter from the County could be sent to the Trustees of the State concerning this proposal. He advised that the Recreation Committee felt this should be pursued - the basic idea would be that this would be; open for the public's benefit and there would be no fees charged for the use of these facilities. Commissioner Bird stated that an organization such as the Audubon Society has been a benefit to the County, and could be more of a benefit if they had this proposed facility. Chairman Scurlock thought that it was a great idea. Commissioner Wodtke felt there may be some files and drawings available concerning this property, as it had been investigated over the years for possible use by the school system. Motion was made by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Fletcher, that the County indicate its interest and encouragement to the Audubon Society in having such a facility, and that the Attorney and his staff be authorized to continue negotiations with the thought of ending up with