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Commissioner Wodtke asked what the City is paying to lease the parking lot, and Administrator Wright believed it is in the vicinity of $6,000 a year, and the lease has nine years to run. It was noted that the Bank owns part of the parking lot and two parcels are owned by the City. Commissioner Bird felt we have two options here re addi- tional parking for future facilities and present facilities. He would like to see us acquire additional land around the Courthouse for additional parking, and then see what we can do about acquiring office space. He further noted that he had requested the Administrator to draw up a map of_the land we have available in the vicinity of the Administration Building. Administrator Wright reported that the County owns almost two blocks in this vicinity. A Commissioner Wodtke agreed that First Federal with the parking lot is probably top of the list, but felt that Parcel K with four lots that run all the way through that block could be very valuable for additional parking. Chairman Scurlock believed that staff is hearing the Commission say we are very interested in the three options first presented and want staff to move ahead and come up with more concrete numbers in regard to renovation, acquisition, etc. He noted that First Federal building they want to continue to lease for a period of time and this will bring in revenue. Administrator Wright informed the Board that the States Attorney calls him almost weekly for additional space; there is pressure. Commissioner Bird noted that the old building on the corner of Old Dixie and 19th St. behind Morse's Office Supplies probably can be leased because the Merchant's Credit Bureau is moving into Anthony's old store. He felt one further option is that shortly we probably will be contacted by people who are willing to buy and renovate to suit. 11 a;jcK. - - � A