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building, there would be no payments on the loan until after 24 months. The option on the building now is about $500,000. Commissioner Reives requested a discussion regarding the Golden Leaf loan and the loan process to make it better known that it is available. No action was taken. B. Consideration of a second upset bid offer for the purchase of surplus property located on Lemon Springs Road, PIN 9549-17-7784-00. — Moved to Consent Agenda. C. Consideration of a donation of land located on Linden Avenue to the Sanford Housing Authori — Postponed until October Board of Commissioners Meeting. D. Consideration of a proposed facility use policy for Lee County Parks and Recreation Facilities With the purchase of the Lett Family Park in Broadway, Lee County began a process allowing groups to rent facilities to provide recreational programming. After the initial contract with Broadway Baseball, other groups have approached Parks and Recreation about using facilities to offer programs such as baseball, lacrosse, soccer, and football at County parks. With participation numbers down in several traditional programs, staff wants to allow outside groups the opportunity to establish programs in Lee County. County Manager John Crumpton reviewed the proposed policies and procedures for application for use. The agreement centers around seasonal requests and there is a 100% deposit at the time of reservation. Most jurisdictions have a preference for non-profit registrants before profit groups. The policy covers the requirement for insurance and allows the County Manager to sign the agreements on behalf of the County. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board reviewed and unanimously recommended approval to the County Commissioners. County Attorney Whitney Parrish stated that an enhancement form is included that sets out rules for making improvements to facilities. Lee County Parks and Recreation will work to ensure compliance with the agreement is maintained. Chair Dalrymple stated that a preference was voiced by certain Broadway residents regarding time limits on field usage. Parks and Recreation Director John Payne stated there is an 11 p.m. curfew under the Code of Ordinances. Commissioner Reives moved to approve the facility use policies as presented. 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. E. Consideration of Instructing Staff to Enter into Negotiations and a Fee Arrangement with a National Law Firm to Represent the County in the Opioid Litigation At the April 16, 2018 regular Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board voted to authorize staff to issue a request for information for law firms who are interested in representing Lee County in any potential opioid litigation. On May 21, 2018, the Board received information submitted by two firms national law firms — Mike Fuller on behalf of McHugh Fuller Law and Julie Bond on behalf of Simmons Hanly Conroy. The Board then decided to allow the firms to give presentations for their case and legal strategy. At the July 23, 2018 regular meeting, the Board heard presentations from both law firms regarding the theories of their cases and an update on where all of the cases are currently being litigated under the Multi -District Litigation. At the August 20, 2018 meeting, this was brought back to the Board for the Board to consider instructing staff to enter into negotiations with one of the law firms to agree on a fee arrangement and contract with a firm that is satisfactory to the legal department. At that time, it was brought to the Board's attention it could go ahead and authorize the Chair to sign a fee Page 517