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November 17, 1987 Board of County Commissioners Don C. Scurlock, Jr., Chairman Indian River County 1840 - 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Dear Commissioner Scurlock: It has come to the attention of our club that the proposed northern extension of Indian River Boulevard will pass very close to our golf course. Preliminary indications are that the proposed right-of-way will isolate certain property between our golf course and the right-of-way and also between Country Club Point and the right-of-way. At a recent meeting of the County Commission, certain discussions took place whzch indicate that the County may for various reasons be required to purchase the property in question. The Vero Beach Country Club requests that the County consider using this property in a manner which would be to the mutual benefit of the citizens of Indian River County and our club. The use would involve an expansion of our golf course. The most immediate problem appears to be in satisfying the environmental requirements associated with the property. We would submit that the construction of golf holes on the property could be performed in a manner which would enhance the environmental value of the property and thus satisfy any requirements imposed upon the County in construction of the road bed. Secondly, there may be some method devised by which property currently occupied by our golf course can be put to use as part of the County's overall mitigation plan. This would involve a coordinated use between our current property and the new property as described. Additionally, there appear to be many other mutual benefits to be derived that go beyond the environmental questions. I have had preliminary discussions with the Public Works Director who has suggested that we submit drawings showing possible uses of the property. Mr. Davis has agreed to supply us with the most current set of plans from Boyle Engineering showing the proposed location of the road so as to enable our golf course architect to provide that information to you. In the meantime, however, the club desires to place its interest in the property on record. Please be advised that any actual golf course expansion would require proper authorization from the club and its membership. Accordingly, this inquiry is preliminary in nature and is for the purpose of determining whether the property could be put to the use suggested. Any actual agreement between the County and Vero Beach Country Club would have to be negotiated separately. Thank ou for your cooperation and I look forward to exploring thi pro'ect with you. yours, ennon Hendrix . Chairman of Property.Ac=isition Committee 31 FEB 16 '98B BOOK 70 FA E.849