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r JUL 2 0 1993 BOOK 90 PAGE 17 Commissioner Eggert questioned the section of the guide titled "Private Group/ Cooperative Acquisition" on page 24 of the guide. She wanted to be sure that the Board of County Commissioners retain control in making decisions regarding purchases. Environmental Planning Chief Roland DeBlois felt that detail is covered in the section titled "Purchase Negotiations with Profit and Nonprofit Organizations" wherein it states that nothing shall be final until a decision is reached by the Board. Commissioner Macht noted that the operative word is negotiations, and the conclusion will lie within the usual mechanism of the County. Commissioner Eggert then addressed the section titled "Phase 6: Acquisition Listing/ Work Plan/ Negotiations" on page 36 of the guide. She specifically pointed out the sentence, "Properties recommended for the Acquisition List by the Committee should be reported to the Board of Commissioners by county planning." She asked whether this means the list will be presented to the Board for approval, or simply reported like information. Mr. DeBlois drew the Board's attention to page 37 of the guide where it states, "Appraisals will be conducted by independent appraisers on master contract with the County as approved by the Board of County Commissioners." He felt the intent is that the Commission would approve the appraisals. Commissioner Eggert felt that there was a step missing between the Board receiving the list and the appraisal process. Community Development Director Bob Keating agreed that the wording states that the properties are recommended, or reported, so actually the Board receives a list of recommendations. Commissioner Eggert wanted to be sure that property is not appraised until the Board authorizes that appraisal. Mr. DeBlois suggested a change in the language as follows: "Properties recommended for the Acquisition List by the Committee shall be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for approval," and Commissioner Eggert agreed. Commissioner Macht commended staff for developing an excellent document. He was concerned that in dealing with $26 million we must have all procedures in plain sight and that the public will be fully informed at all times. Chairman Bird asked, and Mr. DeBlois outlined the procedure as follows: 1) In the normal cycle, submittals would be presented to the Committee on an annual basis at the beginning of the fiscal year, allowing for special exceptions and emergency acquisitions. 14