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s � � not-for-profit corporation, and also they are not bound by the competitive bidding statutes. In addition, financing such as this would be considered an operating and maintenance expense rather than a long term debt, but when the bonds are retired, ownership of the facility must go to the sponsoring organization. Mr. Livingood informed the Board that about 50 million dollars was financed in Lee County using this method, and it was very well received in the market. Commissioner ScurlocX .stated he was under the impression that most of our non -ad valorem funds were already pledged, and Mr. Thomas agreed , but pointed out that this would be a second lien. Commissioner Scurlock commented that it made absolutely no sense to him to pour money into a bad situation when we know we must have a new facility. He believed we need to make a good faith minimum effort to make do until we can plan and build a new facility. The Board agreed. Discussion ensued about looking for an architect and pursuing financing. It was noted that the process of finding an architect takes several months. On Motion by Commissioner Scurlock, seconded by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously authorized beginning the process of selecting an architect for the design of a new jail. Commissioner Fletcher reported that he had talked with Attorney Stewart of the Bar Association, and they are having problems with financing lawbooks to provide to the jail inmates. The Bar Association would like a letter from the Commission Chairman requesting lawyers who are discarding lawbooks to turn them over to the jail for the purpose of building a law library for inmates. Chairman Lyons stated that he would be glad to write the Bar Association in this regard. MEMO RE SPENDING $150,000 ON JAIL RENOVATIONS 37 Boa 47 PAGE 81.0 OCT 211981