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ago they thought they might be able to have additional time. She asked if they could stay another <br />2 to 7 months under the County's ownership. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Vice Chairman Neuberger, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, to allow KIRB <br />additional time to occupy their present quarters when the <br />County takes possession of the building. <br />Under discussion, County Attorney Collins advised of the various tenants (including <br />the other non-profit groups using the property) and his main concern was the closing scheduled for <br />on or about April 1St. He did not want the County to close on the property until the problems <br />(identified in an environmental audit) are corrected under the terms of the lease with the City. He <br />did not want the County to take over any liability. He was unsure whether the City would agree to <br />extend the closing and when buildings would have to be razed. (Clerk's Note: A copy of County <br />Attorney Collins' letter to City Attorney Charles Vitunac concerning this matter is on file with the <br />backup in the Office of the Clerk to the Board along with copies of the letters the City sent to the <br />tenants terminating their leases.) <br />General Services Director Tom Frame advised that both Waste Management and <br />Asplundh had also requested extensions. Waste Management wanted an extension to about May <br />151'' because their new building is not completed. It could be ready by the end of April. Based on <br />that he met with County Attorney Collins and may have suggested a deferred closing. Asplundh had <br />asked for a month-to-month and, because of their usage of the property and environmental <br />concerns, he had advised them he could not extend their lease. He stated that allowing KIRB to <br />remain another 6 months should not interfere with the County's plans for the property. <br />County Administrator Baird suggested they wait to see if the City will agree to <br />postpone the closing for two months and get the other tenants out, particularly those with <br />environmental concerns. We could allow KIRB and non -profits without environmental or other <br />March 23, 2004 32 <br />