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1 A ��K r�+ FAGS It is staff's position that the County should opt to be responsible for negotiation and acquisition activities for the Round Island South project. (Since the St. Sebastian PUD property has already been acquired by the County, this issue is not applicable.) Project Plan Approval outlines County documents required prior to FCT disbursement of State funds, including a statement of total project costs, a signed agreement for acquisition, and a management plan consistent with the criteria and conditions within the Conceptual Approval Agreement. Project Site Acquisition Requirements relate to State requirements regarding transfer of title procedures, and allow the County to determine whether title goes to the County or to the State. Staff ' s position is that, in the interest of local control, the County should opt to obtain full title to the subject properties. Obligations as a Condition of Project Funding ensure that any use of project property once acquired will be consistent with the adopted management plan, or, if changes are proposed, that FCT approval is first obtained. Obligations Relating to the Use of Bond Proceeds require the County to notify FCT if any use of project property is proposed that may affect State bond proceeds used in acquiring the property, with respect to legal and tax consequences. Disallowable Activities/Remedies provide that the County will cease any "disallowable activities" on the project property upon written notification from the FCT, as applicable, and that the FCT will be held harmless from all claims relating to disallowable activities. "Disallowable activities" are specifically listed in the Agreement, and include the operation of concessions on the property, and "any use of the project site by any person other than in such person's capacity as a member of the general public". Site Specific Management Plan Conditions reflect information presented to FCT in the County's grant applications, plus revisions deemed appropriate by the FCT, relating to proposed site improvements and use. Proposed improvements to the St. Sebastian PUD property include nature trails, a picnic area, information kiosks and limited parking. Management of scrub habitat is also a described management plan condition for the project. The Round Island South project is proposed to have nature trials and exotics removal improvements, with existing parking and restroom facilities at the Round Island Park serving for public access. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached Conceptual Approval Agreements, including the Round Island South Confidentiality Agreement, and authorize staff to contact the City of Sebastian to request its execution of the St. Sebastian PUD agreement to allow for FCT cost -share reimbursement. Staff also recommends that the Board opt to have the County be the responsible party for negotiation and acquisition activities associated with the projects, as applicable, and also opt to retain full title to the properties. FEBRUARY 11, 1997 20 � s