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Architect Dean believed it would be fair to add that the developer can research and try to prove the county doesn't own the 50'. There is a joint responsibility here. Technical discussion ensued regarding the complexities of a title search, and Attorney Collins pointed out that even if a 50' R/W was established at one time, there may be some claims that we have lost some of that by reason of adverse possession. Attorney William Caldwell came before the Board representing the applicant, Orchid Island Associates. He informed the Board that he represented the applicant when they closed on the prop- erty involved, and he can state that there is no evidence on the public records in this county, including public records as they existed in St. Lucie County, that reflects any ownership of any of this property by any public body. The title insurance that has been issued on this property, however, reflects the potential of a right of the County in Jungle Trail along its existing traveled way. There is no insurance that there wasn't a public right in Jungle Trail, but there is nothing in the public records that reflects a 50' R/W. Commissioner Bird noted that the Board has been presented with a 1936 DOT map showing the road and that certainly repre- sents some evidence. noted that maps have been known to be In discussion, it was wrong and also that people who guaranty titles have been known to make mistakes. Mr. Dean believed there is some reasonable doubt here. The nts 87,000 people, and the land has a County Commission represe very big value; so, surely two weeks or a month of research wouldn't hurt. Commissioner Scurlock believed our Attorney has said that even if we researched more and found documentation, there still would be the potential of going to court to prove the claim. Attorney Collins agreed that further research possibly could help establish a better claim, but not an invulnerable claim. 23 Poor. JUN `� ` 98