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The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. <br />Bob Johnson, Coral Wind Subdivision, did not think the County should be involved in <br />the real estate business, and believed the private sector should handle the program. He also <br />wanted to know if this action would be indefinite. <br />Director Keating said that staff would continue to implement the NSP, but did not know <br />the exact length of time. He revealed that the County's contract with the State Department of <br />Economic Opportunity ends in September, and believed the program would be implemented <br />after that. <br />There being no other speakers, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. <br />In response to Commissioner Davis's concerns, Director Keating explained why Habitat <br />for Humanity is not participating in the resale of houses, and why the only option is for the <br />County to take over the responsibility for the sales of NSP properties. <br />Chairman Wheeler disagreed with the program and did not think the County should be <br />participating in it. He felt this was another "bank bail-out" by the Federal Government for doing <br />bad business. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Solari, <br />SECONDED by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, to approve <br />staff's recommendation. <br />Commissioner Davis believed there would be more opportunities to support the general <br />public if the criteria were broadened regarding where NSP funds could be spent. <br />May 1, 2012 12 <br />X42 PG 385 <br />