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r SOOK 96 PAS€ 575 considered. The County did not receive a survey showing the rights-of-way until May 5, 1995, and we responded very quickly with a reduced requirement. County staff could not have committed to purchasing any right-of-way at the February 23, 1995, meeting as staff does not have the authority to spend $220,000 without the approval of the Board. Commissioner Bird questioned the potential for a reimbursement from the State for the US #1 right-of-way which is the major portion of the -property, and Director Davis responded that there is no guarantee that the FDOT will participate in a reimbursement. The developer tore down a restaurant and a hotel and made a business decision in this project. The developer was given a credit toward impact fees for the properties torn down. Commissioner Bird wondered if any appraisal had been done, and Director Davis responded that it had not. Director Davis believed that the County is now faced with making a decision "after the fact". Commissioner Bird felt that an appraisal should be obtained to assist the Board in making a decision. County Attorney Vitunac suggested that the Board could make a settlement offer, and Attorney Henderson, Mr. West and Mr. McGuire left the room to discuss the matter. Attorney Henderson, Mr. West and Mr. McGuire returned to Chambers and Attorney Henderson advised the Board that the developer would be willing to accept $13 per square foot for 60 feet on 17th Street and 20 feet on US #1. Director Davis confirmed that 139,945 square feet was the correct amount. Commissioner Bird wanted to be sure that staff would attempt to obtain reimbursement from the FDOT for the right-of-way on US #1, and Director Davis agreed that staff would follow up on this. Chairman Macht questioned an assertion by the developer that the additional land purchase was made because of a directive by County staff to acquire some right-of-way which was subsequently not needed. Director Davis advised that the backup material includes a letter from City of Vero Beach Planning Director Dennis Ragsdale written on October 6, 1995, referencing the meeting of February. 23, 1995. Mr. Ragsdale indicated a reduced right-of-way might be possible and suggested a meeting to discuss the matter. Chairman Macht felt that supported staff's original contention of notification to the developer. Commissioner Adams commented that business and government operate in very different modes. While business is very quick to make decisions, government has to proceed carefully and study every NOVEMBER 7, 1995 � �