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$95,000 outside of the Urban Service Area and he feels more comfortable paying the fair market <br />value. <br /> <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Bowden, <br />SECONDED by Chairman Lowther, to approve Option 3, <br />not approving the transaction, instructing County staff to <br />further negotiate with the Sellers, and pursue acquisition <br />through eminent domain, if necessary, thereby allowing the <br />project to eventually be constructed. This option could <br />result in delays of the project in addition to eminent domain <br />costs. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding concern of setting a precedence. <br />Commissioner Davis favored approving Option 1 for safety reasons, and he felt <br />strongly about re-constructing the bridges and paving the roads. <br />Attorney Collins advised the Board that in the long run they would break even. If <br />you want to build roads, he said, there are costs for appraisals, testimony fees, and attorney fees, <br />etc., and it is typical to add 35% to the purchase price of the land. <br />Director Jim Davis pointed out the school board sale was an acquisition of a whole <br />piece of property. In this case you have a partial take that is more complicated. <br />Commissioner Davis remained firm to move forward and approve Option 1. <br /> <br /> <br />Chairman Lowther RESCINDEDHIS SECOND MOTION <br /> <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED BY <br />Commissioner Neuberger, by a 4-1 vote, Commissioner <br />Bowden opposed, the Board approved the transaction and <br />rd <br />leaseback, allowing the 33 Street bridge replacement and <br />December 13, 2005 24 <br /> <br />