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• two parties to reach agreement. He felt the Dodgers wanted to stay in Vero Beach, otherwise they would not be taking all the abuse. Mr. Donadio pointed out that the Dodger facility is a year around facility and employs 250 people in the off-season and 400 during spring training. If that did not constitute an economic engine and generate $17 million, he knew of nothing else that would. Bill Glynn, 1802 Barefoot Place, predicted this deal would not mean anything for 20 years when the property would be worth two or three times its current value. He was pretty sure that the five sitting Commissioners had no second agendas or reasons to go into a deal like this except on behalf of their constituents. He felt that staff had done an excellent job on the negotiations. Both sides gave up something to arrive at an agreement. He could not understand how anyone could be so negative on it without saying how that money would be replaced if the Dodgers were to leave. He had confidence that the best deal possible had been put together. He suggested the point of first right of refusal versus right of repurchase was a very cognizant part of the future of the contract. He thanked the Commissioners and asked them to continue the good work. Chairman Adams asked for anyone else who wished to speak; there were none. She then concluded the public input and asked for direction from the Commissioners. Vice Chairman Ginn wanted Mr. Reid to address the right of first refusal and the first right of refusal issue so the County is protected. Mr. Reid stated that all those provisions will be written into the deed which he will be drafting. He then explained in detail the three different events that were spelled out in the MOU and in the agreements concerning the County's and Dodgers' rights to purchase and/or acquire the property. Discussion ensued and Mr. Reid explained in detail what would happen under September 7, 2000 23 •