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Commissioner Adams wondered about our chances if we resubmitted a grant application for the 67 -acre tract in June, and Mr. DeBlois felt that it would have a good chance. The State has committed to funding just one piece now and it is up to the Board to make that decision. The assessed value of the Highlands' tract came in at $1.4 million and the industrial tract's assessed value is approximately $400,000. Mr. DeBlois advised that we had requested $1.2 million to acquire both components, but the State has approved $1.2 million in funding for just one tract. Commissioner Bird inquired about unwilling owners, and Community Development Director Robert Keating explained that no condemnation is being recommended. This will be our fourth FCT grant and our land acquisition consultant, Charles Hardee, is looking at this as a definite challenge. From the prospect of the benefits, he felt it is worth it. Sebastian Mayor Al Firtion got the lots reduced from 180 to 160 and 40 of those lots are on the Gulf Western boundary. The owner is willing to release those lots. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, to select the Sebastian Highlands lots for cost-sharing funding under the present FCT program cycle. Under discussion, Commissioner Bird asked about LAAC's vote for the industrial tract, but Commissioner Eggert reiterated that she felt they made that selection due to their having adopted a policy that platted lots not be considered. Commissioners Eggert and Adams felt this is a win-win situation and in line with the intent of the referendum on acquiring environmentally sensitive lands, and Commissioner Bird said he was convinced. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion carried unanimously (4-0, Chairman Macht being absent). FEBRUARY 7, 1995 87 mc.,K 94 pt -,UL -305-