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Commissioner Davis reasoned that by exchanging like property for like property, the <br />County could resolve any potential access issues on 31st Street, as well as the northern portion of <br />31st Street that runs through the middle of Mr. McKellar's property. <br />Vice Chairman O'Bryan did not envision IRFWCD creating access issues on 31st Street. <br />He stated that he saw no clearly defined public benefit to the proposed property exchange, but <br />there would be a definite public benefit if Mr. McKellar purchased the County's parcel, thus <br />adding more acreage to the tax roll. <br />Commissioner Davis advocated the property swap which he felt was an equal exchange <br />that would provide the County with paved road on two sides. He also remarked that it would be <br />beneficial for Mr. McKellar to enhance his commercial piece of property, and that he would like <br />to give Mr. McKellar some direction. <br />Assistant County Administrator Michael Zito summarized staff's concerns, which <br />included having no confirmation that the Utilities Department needs the swap for the stormwater <br />project, or that IRFWCD will not continue to share rights-of-way with the County. <br />Mr. McKellar explained why the subject parcel had not been offered as part of the <br />County's purchase of the original parcels for the stormwater park. He requested that the Board <br />approve a "like for like" property exchange without contingencies, and stressed that he would <br />pay any fees associated with the transaction. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Davis, to <br />authorize staff to proceed with the proposed property <br />exchange with Ken McKellar at the northeast corner of <br />31st Avenue & 49th Street. MOTION DIED for lack of a <br />Second <br />June 12, 2012 15 <br />BK t42PG566 <br />