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5QQK U -I-, PAGE �U different from what will come from St. Lucie, Indian River, and Brevard Counties. He hopes a well-balanced plan will result. In the Economic Development area, they tried to focus on things that were not creating whole new programs, but areas where there may be an underutilized part of the state, or the economy, to see what can be done to make improvements. `Brown Fields" (underground pollution) were focused on with solutions of limiting liability and giving incentives for property owners and lenders in an effort to encourage the clean up of these sites to make the property productive again and put it back on the tax rolls. Generally the infrastructure is already in place, so it makes a lot of sense. He hopes this program will proceed in a rapid manner. If the Commissioners have an interest, advise his office for help in the DEP. In the program P2000, they tried to direct the Department to take a look at what parcels are outstanding. For example, they have redirected the department's attention to trying to finish the purchase of parcels that are already existing, before identifying new, huge tracts of land to purchase. They also tried to change the way land the State already owns is managed, by privatizing the management, rather than the State doing so. He has confidence that this will work very well. Finally, many people want to continue the P2000 program as it is. He thought that would not happen. The State does not now even have a way of viewing all the land it owns. He explained the reasons and how they are trying to come up with alternative ways to purchase land for less than fee simple, but that is still in conceptual stages. He added that it is always nice representing Indian River County. He appreciated the Commissioners and staff members for their quick responses to his requests when he makes them. He then offered to answer questions. Commissioner Macht was concerned about getting proportional title to the Coraci property the County bought with the State 50-50 under the CARL program Representative Sembler stated that would be looked at over the summer. He knew there were outstanding elements that needed to be addressed. He tried to get a consensus when working with the private development community and the environmental community and it was almost impossible. Then Commissioner Macht commented on the DEP requirements with respect to Gifford Landfill which were very expensive (on today's agenda). He felt that the reports that were being required were probably more often just filed, not studied. He hoped that the pressure could be kept on to stick with things that mean something. He felt that what was being required on this Landfill was being totally overdone, and outside the realm of reason. Representative Sembler outlined his experience with DEP and their requirements. He recounted some bills that have been submitted. Disposal of waste is a very confrontational topic 20 JULY 89 1997 M M M