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Committee backs exploring marine science center at 7605 Collins Avenue, asks administration to seek partners and return in May
Summary
The committee recommended that the commission explore alternative uses for the city-owned 7605 Collins Avenue (the former Betsy Perez house), including converting it to a marine science education and conservation center, and asked staff to pursue operating partners and present budget options.
Committee members on April 15 recommended that the full commission consider alternative uses for 7605 Collins Avenue, the city-acquired property sometimes referred to as the Betsy Perez house, and urged staff to pursue partners for a potential marine science, conservation and education center.
Commissioner (first name indicated in transcript as Horace) said the site, east of Collins Avenue and adjacent to beach park space, is suited to a sea-turtle conservation center, marine lab and community education uses. Jason (CFO/finance staff, surname not specified in the record) reviewed the acquisition history: the city purchased the…
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