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6D�9 7 fxu_ 947 <br />L. Transfer from Federal Government of 6 Properties in Gifford Area - <br />Drug Seizure/Forfeiture Proceedings - IRC Habitat for Humanity <br />The Board reviewed the following memo dated 4/26/96: <br />TO: Board of County Commissioners a� <br />FROM: Terrence P. O'Brien - Assistant County Attorney r' 41 <br />DATE: April 26, 1996 <br />SUBJECT: TRANSFER OF PROPERTY FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT <br />TO INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br />The Federal Government has acquired title to several lots in the Gifford <br />area as a result of drug seizure/forfeiture proceedings. There exists a <br />federal program called "The Weed and Seed Initiative" which is designed <br />to reclaim and rejuvenate neighborhood communities impacted by drug <br />trafficking and other violent criminal activity. In furtherance of this <br />effort, the United States transfers property forfeited from criminals and <br />drug dealers through state and local law enforcement agencies to local <br />public agencies and private non-profit organizations. <br />The following parcels in Indian River County were forfeited to the <br />Federal Government because they were used to facilitate the sale of <br />drugs. <br />a. 4425 34th Court <br />b. 3395 44th Place <br />C. vacant land 34th Court <br />d. 4546 49th Avenue <br />e. 2610 42nd Street <br />f. 38th Lane and 18th Avenue <br />The Indian River County Habitat for Humanity, Inc. has expressed an <br />interest in acquiring these sites for new Habitat homes. The Federal <br />Government because of the way the law is written must transfer the <br />property through the local government. Accordingly, staff has made <br />preliminary arrangements with the United States Attorney for the <br />Southern District of Florida and the United States Marshall to have the <br />property conveyed to Indian River County and then reconveyed to the <br />Habitat for Humanity. <br />If the Board is willing to participate in this transfer, it is recommended <br />that the Chairman be authorized to execute all documents necessary to <br />accomplish the transfer of the above listed properties from the <br />Federal Government to IRC to Habitat. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously authorized <br />the Chairman to execute all documents necessary to <br />accomplish -the transfer of the above listed <br />properties from the Federal Government to IRC to <br />Habitat. _ <br />32 <br />MAY 75 1996 <br />