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Commissioner Macht felt that a written RFP would have avoided <br />this and leveled the playing field in this matter. <br />Chairman Adams regretted there was any miscommunication and <br />-agreed that a written RFP would have been a better choice in this <br />matter and hoped there would be an opportunity in the future for <br />Mr. Rennick's participation. <br />THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion <br />carried unanimously. <br />Anthony Masi, 1700 Ocean Drive, reviewed his letter, as <br />follows: <br />The Honorable Commissioner Fran Adams, <br />Chairman, Board of Commissioners <br />Administration Bldg. 1840 25th Street <br />Vero Beach, F1. 32960 <br />Dear Commissioner Adams, <br />1700 Ocen Dr. #206 <br />Vero Beach, F1, 32963 <br />October 25, 1996 <br />Reference, Agenda Item 11, C. General Services, Board of <br />Commissioners' Meeting on October 23, 1996, <br />As a concerned taxpayer, I wish to appeal Board's <br />approval of the "Sale of County Surplus Buildings and <br />Associated Real Property" for the following reasons: <br />1. In my opinion, the sale of the "Courthouse <br />Annex" and the "Old State Attorney Building do not meet <br />the definition of "Surplus Buildings. or fully comply with <br />current statutes, relating to the need and utilization of <br />surplus buildings. <br />2. Non -Compliance with Chapters 96-209 and 96-236 <br />as they relate to "Surplus Property". provisions (274.05 <br />and 274.06) The Board has consistently stressed the <br />crowded conditions of the present administration building <br />and the need for more space. <br />3. Both buildings meet the needs of the county, be <br />efficiently utilized, and should be retained. <br />4. The sale of the "Old" Courthouse will destroy an <br />historical legacy and major tourist anchor in the <br />preservation of historic downtown Vero Beach. <br />S. Although the neglect and lack of preventive <br />maintenance of the "Old" Courthouse has minimized its use, <br />it is a structurally sound building and can act As a <br />catalyst for the revitalization of historic downtown Vero <br />Beach. The combined price of $150,000.00 for both the <br />"Old" Courthouse and the Courthouse Annex is too low and <br />does not serve the interests of the county taxpayers. <br />6. The restoration cost of several million dollars <br />will be minimal in contrast to a new multimillion <br />"administration" building, or costly expansion of the <br />present county administration building. <br />93 <br />November 5, 1996 <br />BOU 99 mn 610 <br />