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F. Funding Requests for the Tobacco Warehouse Project Downtown Sanford, Inc. is working with Rehab Development to evaluate the potential for future improvements of a site located at 513 Wicker Street to include some mixed use of residential, commercial, and a library. Jennifer St. Clair on behalf of DSI, recommended a public/private joint venture with the developer for master planning of the site. The process includes a financial survey of the feasibility of the developer's proposal to be conducted by the UNC School of Government's Department of Finance Initiative and a Phase I Environmental Study to determine what needs to be done to clean up the site and make it eligible for the proposed intended use. DSI recommends a 50/50 split with the City of Sanford of the fee in the amount of$13,000 to be charged by the UNC for the feasibility evaluation. DSI also recommended a 50/50 split with the City of Sanford of the $5,000 fee payable to DSI for a Phase I Environmental Study of the site. The developer currently has the property under contract with a due diligence expiration of March 22. Due to the time constraints of the sale, Jennifer St. Clair stated a preference for moving forward with the work as soon as possible. County Manager John Crumpton said this project promotes community development by taking a building that is not in use and creating a use for it. Completion of the Environmental Study would be owned by DSI, thus if the sale were to fall through, it could be used to market the property to other potential developers. Commissioner Reives moved to proceed with the requested funding for the Tobacco Warehouse Project. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Dodson, Oldham, Reives, Sharpe, Sloan Nay: Knecht The Chair ruled the motion had carried 6:1. G. Discussion Regarding House Bill 551 (Marsy's Law) Commissioner Dodson provided information on House Bill 551 also known as Marsy's Law that is proposed to advance victim's rights. He stated that Representatives Sauls and Reives along with 61 Sheriffs throughout the state have voiced their support of the bill. This bill provides for victims' rights to receive full and timely restitution and notice of all court proceedings related to their case among other things. Commissioner Knecht moved to direct staff to draft a resolution and present at the March 19th meeting. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Dodson, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, Sharpe, Sloan Nay: None The Chair ruled the motion had carried unanimously. H. Discussion on Citizen Security In light of what happened recently at a school shooting in Florida, Chair Dalrymple held a discussion regarding safety in schools. Dalrymple stated that she is proud of Page 618