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JUN 21982 nor 4R -,PA -,1,'-9Z7 Sullivan, attorney for LaFevers, the owner will convey to the County the south 50 feet of the quarter section, from U. S. #1 through to 6th Avenue, for a purchase price of $85,000.00, plus attorney's fees in the amount of $7,000.00. The previous terms quoted by the owner on this parcel were $95,000.00 purchase price plus $9,500.00 attorney's fees. This represents a compromise by_ the Seller of $12,500.00. Note that this conveyance would include the 15 foot undedicated road shown on the original plat which has been a subject of dispute throughout the negotiations. In order to establish an implied dedication of this road, it may be necessary for the County to resort to litigation and to prove that the original owner clearly intended to dedicate same. As a practical matter, this sort of evidence would be difficult if not impossible to come by, as the plat was recorded in 1914. RECOMMENDATION When compared to the appraisals received by the County, and in light of the expense of litigation which would be required to resolve an arguable question, it is this office's recommendation that the most recent offer by Mr. LaFevers be viewed as a reasonable compromise. If approved, the purchase should be made contingent upon the Seller providing unconditional, full value, title insurance on the entire 50 feet of width. Another condition should be that the purchase is contingent upon acquisition of the Skip Wright parcel, which is still being negotiated at this time. Attorney Brandenburg commented that the purchase price of $85,000 is substantially below the appraisal of $91,000, and this, plus the $7,000 attorney's fees, will bring it to just slightly over the appraisal. On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved entering into a purchase agreement with C. L. LaFevers, Jr., for the right-of-way as described in Mr. Paull's memo of June 1,`'" 1982, contingent upon acquisition of the remaining parcel necessary for completion of the 8th Street extension. OUT -OF -COUNTY TRAVEL TO SACO MEETING Commissioner Lyons noted that there is a $50.00 cost per County for the Sales Tax and Legislation Workshop to be held by the State Association of County Commissioners in Orlando. He would like to attend and felt possibly some other tommissioners would be interested in'attending, as well as the County Attorney. On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved payment