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, <br /> /•f d <br /> THE CONSERVATION FUND <br /> 224 DATURA STREET, SUITE 209 <br /> WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401 <br /> (561 ) 832-7665 <br /> FAX (561 ) 832- 8102 <br /> August 6 , 2003 <br /> Joseph A . J . Baird <br /> Assistant County Administrator <br /> Indian River County <br /> 184025 1h Street <br /> Vero Beach , Florida 32960 <br /> Re : Kroegel Homestead Project Letter Agreement <br /> Dear Mr. Baird : <br /> This letter outlines our mutual understanding regarding the Agreement between Indian River <br /> County (the "County") and The Conservation Fund Charitable Trust, acting through The <br /> Conservation Fund ( "Consultant") , regarding the acquisition of lands known as the Paul Kroegel <br /> Homestead Tracts , specifically the parcel known as the "Aunt Freda" parcel (the "Property" ) . <br /> The Consultant will assist the County in the acquisition of the Property . The Consultant ' s duties <br /> shall include : <br /> • Serving as the primary contact with the landowner ; <br /> • Coordinating with the County , the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Florida <br /> Communities Trust program ( "FCT") regarding the preparation of real estate appraisals ; <br /> • Drafting and negotiating the contract for purchase of the Property in coordination with <br /> the County and FCT ; <br /> • Assisting with securing title commitments , environmental assessments and other tests , <br /> investigations and studies deemed necessary by the County to perform adequate due <br /> diligence prior to the acquisition of the Property . All such items will be acquired at the <br /> expense of the County or the Seller ; and, <br /> • Generally assisting with negotiating and closing on the purchase and sale of the Property . <br /> Upon execution of this Agreement, the County shall : <br /> • Provide the Consultant with the County ' s policies and procedures for land acquisition and <br /> a copy of the FCT grant application , and a map of the lands to be acquired ; <br /> • Be responsible for compliance with the terms of the FCT grant agreement ; <br /> • Be responsible for obtaining all necessary funds for the acquisition of Property , and all <br /> direct and incidental costs such as due diligence items associated with the purchase of the <br /> Property . <br /> The Consultant shall promptly commence performance of the services described herein upon <br /> receipt of the counter- signed letter agreement and receipt of the information to be provided to the <br /> Partners in land and water conservation <br /> www. conservationfund. org <br />