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is that the City of Vero Beach, for whatever reason, decided that they wanted to sell a piece of property there, and through that process, this particular street became a nuisance. It seemed to] him that a proper approach to abandoning a road is through public process to receive public input from the people both in the city and the county who would be affected. Commissioner Bowman agreed that the road should never have been closed without the City first holding a public hearing; however, there is a question there of adverse use. There is also a question of why the curb was cut into Indian River Boulevard at 16th Street if that road didn't exist. In addition, she believed the City's Legal Dept. erred when they advertised that piece of land, because she didn't think that Mr. Schlitt actually bid on or bought that road. Commissioner Scurlock was very concerned that somehow the County is being brought into this as if we had initiated all this activity when we have not. Unfortunately the proper form for addressing this is before the City Council since the street is within the corporate limits of the city. Commissioner Bowman advised that the TPC was asked to look into the closing of 16th Street, and decided that it was a legal matter that would have to be decided in the courts. They are concerned about the traffic pattern in Rockridge. Ruth Chapman, resident of Rockridge, advised that she has filed an injunction against the City about the closing of 16th Street, but emphasized the fact that no one is blaming the County for the closing. She felt they will undoubtedly go to court on this matter, but they hope it can be settled before that. She understood that Mr. Schlitt has made the County an offer to come in and buy the road. According to what she has heard, they called Attorney Collins and wanted to know if the County wanted to buy that roadway. The Commissioners emphasized that no offer was ever presented to them. 45 JAN 1 7 1999 BQO t 5 4r,r (, Fr'..UC. 15