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entire lot. At this point we have the R/W we need, but we don't have any particular use for the property. Commissioner Eggert appreciated the fact that we are not in the rental business, but wished to know if something is being done with the house on this property, and R/W Agent Finney advised that the County cleaned up the property to make it look more presentable. It has not been rented. Acting Administrator Collins expressed concern about the county getting into administration of a rental program. Commissioner Bowman asked if she understood that we are reserving only 4' of R/W there, and Public Works Director Davis explained that is about all that is practical; the house is very close to the 4' R/W line on 8th Street. Actually the reason we bought the property is that the previous owner felt once we did the road widening, it would render the house useless. Discussion ensued about the size of the lot, and R/W Agent Finney advised that the lot had 90' frontage on 27th Ave. by 145' deep on 8th Street and subtracting the 4' R/W on 8th Street would make it 86' x 145'. The Board questioned whether we realistically could get $50,000 for this property, and Mr. Finney noted that the county is not looking to make a profit but just looking to recoup our money. The property was appraised in 1987 at $54,000, and the 4' R/W and 3' aerial easement made it roughly $5,000 Tess. Director Davis noted that if we can't get that amount for it, they will bring whatever bid is submitted to the Board for their consideration. Discussion continued re the setback, and it was noted that while the house is very close to the R/W on 8th Street, it has a 25-30' setback on 27th Avenue. OCT 41988 ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commis- sioner Eggert, the Board unanimously (4-0) declared 27 800K 74 FASE 424