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Commissioner Eggert inquired if their HRS funding comes through District 9, and Dr. Borchers stated that it is under the HRS total state budget. Commissioner Bowman asked how many runaways they hope to accommodate, and Dr. Borchers advised they hope to have a 10 bed facility. They only have an 8 bed in Palm Beach, and they serve about 500 kids a year there. About 20% are out-of-state runaways, but 80% are local kids. She explained that the youngsters don't usually stay that long. They also counsel the parents. Discussion resumed regarding having a reverter clause, and Commissioner Bird noted that he just wanted them to have a reasonable amount of time to complete their project. He had no problem with what is planned, but he did have a problem with the price and asked if they are limited to that amount. Dr. Borchers commented that in some instances, counties have provided the land for their runaway center as they see it as a public responsibility. Commissioner Scurlock noted that if we are going to set a lower value than what he feels the market conditions are, what he would like to see is a provision that it would be conveyed back to the County at the original purchase price in the event the property ever ceased to be used for this purpose. Dr. Borchers had a question about the possibility of having offices in their complex to counsel pregnant teens and women and work with teen parents, and wished to know if those functions also meet the criteria for use of the property. Commissioner Eggert believed any office would have to be in the front 6001, which is zoned limited commercial. She believed the group house for 8 could be in the back, but Planner Boling pointed out that area is zoned RS -6. Commissioner Scurlock felt the only other concern is any impact on the surrounding property and acceptance by the neigh- bors, i.e., Timber Ridge Tennis Ranch. -. AUG 1 41 mor 1 F i c. 6FJ I '