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AUG 22 1984 BOOK 58 FA -JE 78 conceptual plan of what could be done with the property and stated that there is adequate land for buffering and park- ing. He emphasized that he visualizes this for use as a cultural center and not a picnic table operation or anything of that type. He further pointed out that there is very little oceanfront available in the South Beach and we have a void in this area. This property is scheduled to be auctioned, and federal guidelines say it must be sold at appraised value, which is about 1.3 million. Mr. Barton noted that this is a beautiful area, but it is not an area of million dollar houses. He further noted that there are liens on the property of about $600,000, and any sale by the government would be subject to the liens. Chairman Scurlock stated that he had received numerous phone calls from concerned citizens opposing a public use of this property, which is in a beautiful residential area. He brought up the possibility of subdividing the property, but Mr. Barton explained that it is only 135' wide and if you subtract the 50' required for a road, there would not be sufficient property to develop on. Chairman Scurlock believed we have done a lot in acquiring additional beach frontage, and his thought process would be to acquire this property, sell it, and use those monies to develop the lands we have already purchased. OMB Director Barton noted that any deed from the Department of Interior would restrict the land for public use which would limit our ability to sell the property. He. understood the residents' misgivings, but pointed out that if this property is not sold at auction, it will just continue to deteriorate and present a problem for the neighborhood. Commissioner Bird stated that he would favor the purchase only if we could acquire this property and sell it; 42