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Commissioner Scurlock indicated that he was not interested <br />in any event. <br />Commissioner Bowman believed we are always looking for <br />affordable housing to be done by the private sector, and <br />Commissioner Scurlock agreed but noted that they want us to come <br />up with the money and commit $160,000. He believed a private <br />project was done in the Gifford community on the Gary Anthony <br />property with no contributions. <br />Administrator Chandler pointed out that the Board's denial <br />does not necessarily preclude them from getting their funding <br />package, and it would not preclude them from working with our <br />Housing Authority in the future. <br />Commissioner Scurlock asked if the proposed project would <br />qualify for an industrial development bond. <br />Attorney Vitunac informed the Board that our Bond Counsel <br />has advised that such bonds are restricted down to manufacturing <br />plants now and this would not qualify. <br />Commissioner Bird asked just what exactly they are asking <br />for, and Administrator Chandler explained that they are asking <br />for $160,000 for purchase of the land that they need for the <br />project, and they would then show that as the local contribution. <br />Commissioner Bowman suggested they try Fellsmere Farms for <br />the land, but it was noted that they supply housing for their own <br />people and apparently it is pretty decent housing. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Com- <br />missioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0) denied the <br />request from Florida Affordable Housing, Inc. <br />STATUS REPORT ON HIRING OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER <br />Administrator Chandler informed the Board that by February <br />we should have bids let on four major projects totaling in excess <br />of 12 million dollars - the 2 Libraries, the Health Department <br />NOV 7 '6989 <br />53 <br />J <br />J <br />BOCK. ( f AE. _ `' <br />