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1 CHAPTER I 2 PURPOSE, OBJECTIVES & POLICIES 3 4 PURPOSE 5 This ELP Guide is to assist the ELAP through the planning process and the procedures that lead to decisions 6 on the acquisition of land. 7 Land acquisition is initiated by the identification of a need to meet certain objectives that require a property 8 base - one that has the potential for acquisition. Acquisition involves obtaining full control (fee title) or 9 partial control through easements, leases, or agreements. 10 11 The following terms and definitions are to aid in interpreting this manual. 12 Acquisition Study. A compilation of facts, data and information which will support a recommendation 13 by the ELAP to the County Commission for a land acquisition decision. A proposal for the Florida 14 Forever Program, or other comprehensive land acquisition process may serve as an acquisition study. 15 Due Diligence. Investigation and review of property prior to acquisition, including, without limitation, 16 independently conducted appraisals, title searches and commitments, survey, environmental 17 assessment and any other items deemed necessary by County staff in connection with a proposed 18 acquisition. 19 Important Resource Problem. An issue of substantial environmental concern found within Indian 20 River County. The ELAP selects and establishes priority ranking for important resource problems. 21 Interest. A right, claim, or legal share in land such as lease, easement, fee title, water rights, mineral 22 rights, and use reservation. 23 Environmentally Endangered Lands. Environmentally unique and irreplaceable lands that are valued 24 ecological resources. The Florida Forever Program Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) 25 identifies the following goals, performance measures and criteria for selecting Environmentally 26 Endangered Lands: 27 Goal A: Enhance the coordination and completion of land acquisition projects 28 Goal B: Increase the protection of Florida's biodiversity at the species, natural 29 community, and landscape levels 30 Goal C: Protect, restore, and maintain the quality and natural functions of land, water 31 and wetland systems of the state 32 Goal D: Ensure that sufficient quantities of water are available to meet the current and 33 future needs of natural systems and the citizenry of the state 34 Goal E: Increase natural resource-based public recreation or educational opportunities 35 36 Goal F: Preserve significant archaeological or historic sites 5 9/6/2022 6:36:42 PM 324