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Chairman Stanbridge noted that the Round Island Park property was purchased one <br />parcel at a time but believed that this parcel could stand alone. She believed the LAAC <br />Guide should reflect the language necessary to obtain funding in the real world. <br />Commissioner Adams believed the property should be purchased as the first spoke <br />in the wheel. Those 3 parcels have a significant story to tell about the area and would be of <br />benefit to the County, particularly to the City of Sebastian. <br />Commissioner Macht felt that the historical value of the property is unique but was <br />concerned that the LAAC had recommended purchasing the property only if all 3 parcels <br />could be obtained. <br />Chairman Stanbridge felt this might be the last opportunity to purchase this land and <br />the County should purchase it. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Adams, <br />SECONDED by Chairman Stanbridge, to move <br />forward with the appraisal process and entertain The <br />Trust for Public Lands' offer. <br />Commissioner Tippin supported the purchase of the land but was uncertain about the <br />funding source. He believed we are in difficult economic times and don't know what our <br />financial future is. However, this is an archeological piece of land and a national celebration <br />is corning up to include the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge. He believed it would <br />be a very legitimate purchase with environmental land funds. <br />JANUARY 22, 2002 <br />46 <br />