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perhaps they could be done at a later date through another grant. Mr. Denton had given his `minimum acceptable" price of $27,500 per acre to Director Davis at their first meeting. He related his role in securing an appraiser. The appraised value, however, was considerably lower ($22,600 per acre) than his "minimum acceptable" price. When the County made an offer for the appraised value ($340,000) he had rejected it because he believed the Commission would have a hard time agreeing to his price of $412,775. When Commissioner Adams asked if Mr. Denton would accept $412,775 for the property and Chairman Stanbridge asked if he would continue to negotiate with the County, Mr Denton responded in the affirmative but he wanted to consult with his attorney and he was in no position to sign any document that included an appraisal which is now two years old. He felt certain that his idea for a park, nature trail and preservation of the trees, many of which he believed to be specimens, should be pursued and would conform with the City of Sebastian's plans for the area. He advised that Tri -Sure has requested a one-year lease to use the property as a storage area for materials for their water project construction in Sebastian. Chairman Stanbridge understood that Mr. Denton had agreed to continue negotiations with the County, and Mr. Denton affirmed that he would be glad to do so but thought perhaps some others should be involved in the negotiations. Commissioner Ginn understood that Mr. Denton wanted the property protected as well as providing a stormwater pond for the County. She thought the two uses were compatible, but specified that Mr. Denton needed to understand that the County would have to secure additional grants to accomplish the amenities. Mr. Denton could write those provisions into the contract. Chairman Stanbridge agreed the property could easily be used both for a stormwater area and a park. July 9, 2002 52 • •