HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_1051Vernon said that if the DENR project started in this quarter, it could
possibly be completed by October,November of 2004. Vernon said the lease was
on the Council of State's agenda in April. He said a letter to DENR was needed
stating the lease requirements.
Commissioner Williams asked about the type of renovations required for
the fourth Floor.
Vernon said sonic Fire protection, fire reporting, and the upfitting of
common space.
Williams also asked about the five-year capital projects plan that was
distributed at the agenda briefing.
s' Mashburn said the costs for the DENR project were just included in the
five-year plan.
Vernon said the project was included in the five-year plan to show how
each fiscal year would be impacted from a capital reserve standpoint.
Mr. Williams asked if the five-year plan would be discussed as a separate
item.
Mashburn said yes.
Chairman Johnson said he had hoped the lease would net some profit for
the county to offset the initial upfit of the first floor.
Commissioner Williams agreed with Johnson.
Commissioner Madison said it appeared to be a "marginal" deal, at best.
Commissioner Tice said she understood the State might have other uses
for the rest of the fourth floor.
Vernon said there were no promises, but an official in the State Property
Office had mentioned this idea.
Commissioner Madison suggested that a cost of living provision be
added to the lease every four years. Mr. Madison said he would not be in favor of
the lease if the State rejected the provision.
OTIO by Commissioner Madison to authorize the county manager
and the Director of Support Services to propose a lease to the North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources with the rent being $7.50 per
square foot with an adjustment based upon the Consumer Price Index every four
years and the utility costs to be adjusted on an annual basis. In addition, the
Director of Support Services will share a copy of the lease with the board
members as soon as possible with the understanding that a special meeting of the
board might be needed for further discussion.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Commissioner Madison asked how long the county had the financing
restriction (county can only lease to governmental entities and nonprofits).
Blumcnstein said for 15 years, and it was because there was tax exempt
financing.
NOTE: No further discussion occurred about the five-year capital projects
plan at this meeting.
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