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r-AUG 211990 closing by one week. ROOK FFAGFl If we were to deduct a whole acre, it would increase the cost by $65,000 as opposed to our appraised value. In discussing the counteroffer with their attorney, B. T. Cooksey, staff indicated that we felt it was quite a bi.g difference from our appraised value to what the Kennedy's want for their 3.4 acres and that we didn't feel comfortable in recommending that the Board spend $65,000 more than the appraised value. Mr. Cooksey said he would communicate our concern to the Kennedy family. Director Davis explained that this is one of 4 parcels remaining to complete the right-of-way acquisition for Phase IV of the Boulevard. Commissioner Bird understood that we have the options of accepting their proposal, going to condemnation or continuing to negotiate. Commissioner Bird didn't feel comfortable with paying the increase over and above the appraised value in the first place, and sure didn't feel comfortable now with paying it if they are going to remove a whole acre from the parcel. Director Davis didn't have a problem with the recommendation as proposed today, and Administrator Chandler explained that after looking at the counteroffer yesterday of pulling out that acreage, staff feels that the price should be reduced, and, if it is not reduced, then staff recommends going with condemnation. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Scurlock, that the Board authorize staff to convey our position to the Kennedy family that they can either accept this as presented by staff and sell us the 1.07 acres at the price we have agreed to pay; or deduct that acreage and keep it and the County would pay whatever the reduced price would be based on the appraised value of that 1.07 acres; and, if they don't choose to accept either one of those two options, we will go to condemnation. 52