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Conference Center. Six Dodgertown grounds employees, plus two others, would maintain the <br />facility for approximately five months or until someone takes over the contract. He proposed that <br />the Board approve a monthly budget of $102,479.11 (monies from the Tourist Tax Fund) to <br />maintain the Dodgertown facility. Due to the current economic situation, he felt it would be in the <br />best interest of the County to close the Conference Center and Hotel. <br />In response to Commissioner Wheeler's inquiry, Administrator Baird said he would <br />like to have an "umbrella organization" that would bring in tournaments throughout the year. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan voiced concerns over possible litigation, and the numerous <br />delays. He said, "Enough is enough" and suggested staff move forward. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner O'Bryan, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, to establish a <br />deadline of Monday, December 15, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. for <br />the Baltimore Orioles to accept the signed contract. If they <br />decline the contract, staff will formally rescind the offer on <br />Tuesday, December 16, 2008, and the County <br />Administrator will pursue other avenues. <br />There was a brief discussion regarding indebtedness with the Dodgers. <br />The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the Motion <br />carried unanimously. The Board unanimously approved to <br />establish a deadline of Monday, December 15, 2008, at <br />5:00 p.m. for the Baltimore Orioles to accept the signed <br />29 <br />December 2, 2008 <br />