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Addendum

In addition to the debriefing of the Williams Site the following issues/statements were addressed:

• Importance of the Land Acquisition Committee answering questions from the donors, just as we request questions of them (i.e. architecture, design of campus)
  
  
• Master Planners will help the committee understand the true developable land for the University's purposes - that is being offered by each donor. The area of land that we need for the University - what would the campus look like on the proposed sites. Can you develop on the land? Relative cost of developing mined and un-mined land?
  

• The land does give direction in how you are going to layout your campus.
  


• What are we projecting for student count?
  


• What kind of flexibility do we have with expansion? (i.e. residence halls)
  


• How do we prioritize the sites?
  • Location
  • Visibility
  • Student Population
  
  
• Some of the presentations have included a high level of detail, as a committee we have to "level the playing field" as far as the comparative information.
  


• Ms. Barbara Donerly has started an archeology student is doing research into the probability of archeological significance - they will do a more detailed report once a site is selected.
  


• Question: What is the final date for anything supplemental to be received from the donors? The committee needs to set a time frame. Level Playing field. After site visits are completed, we need to set a final date for anything submitted (supplemental) to the original offer. Examples of supplemental might be property, financial donation, endowments, etc.
  
  • The committee needs time after meeting with the Master Planner to create a list of any questions that they have for the donors. It might not be necessary for an additional final presentation if the donor responds to the questions asked by the committee - this is then seen as a final offer. Give a final date for the responses to be returned. To be determined once the Master Planners begin their work.
    
  
  
  • Dr. Al Sistrunk is writing a letter to prospective donors - including an approach to a deadline for final gift submittal. He will send a rough draft to the committee for review.
    
  
  
• Time Line concerns the committee - the Lakeland Campus Board has been gracious in understanding the sensitivity of the time line and already extending the time line for a property selection. The Master Planner can help set this time line as they begin their process.
  


• Using Geo-technical companies from Lakeland.
  


• There needs to be clarification in the ranking of the sites.
  • Listing pro's and con's
  • Number ranking (preferred by the Land Acquisition Committee)


• Early interaction with the Master Planner will benefit the committee as it continues its evaluations of the sites.
  


• Committee members should individually address and assess each piece of property individually.
  


• Suggestion: All donors could be invited to the meeting the Land Acquisition Committee has with the Master Planner - when their analysis is available.
  


• Legal Opinions - General Counsel - Foundation Attorney
  


• Ranking of the sites - Dr. Murray will get clarification for the committee
  


• Visit to other institutions:
  • Potential visits to:
    Florida Gulf Coast
    University of Tampa (new multi-purpose building)