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1. Emergency Management - approximately 600 sq. ft. of office space would be required. _- 2. Utility Services - office approximately 15' x 20' (300 sq. ft.) for payments and permits and -a computer terminal; space to accommodate two people. 3. Community Development - no need of office space for personnel; however, if space is provided for other offices, could utilize a small area for distribution of applications, publications, info sheets, zoning atlas, etc. 4. Veterans Service - request 550 sq. ft. of office space. County departmental space needs as requested by the various departments total approximately 1,500 sq. ft. at present. Mr. Fisher will make presentations as to the needs of constitutional officers. On September 27th I met with Mr. Fisher, his architect Mr. Dean, County Attorney Vitunac and Mr. Fisher's attorney Joe Collins. If the Board decides to proceed with the leasing of north County office space, we would recommend a lease term of no more than seven years. Mr. Fisher indicated the rental would be $10 per sq. ft. with annual cost of living increases. The option of expanding County leased space in three years when Gene Morris' current lease in north County expires was discussed and Mr. Fisher is agreeable to an option for expansion. The building as proposed is to be a condominium building with the exception of space leased to the County. Mr. Fisher indicated that in the event the County desired to build it's own building in the future, provision could be made in the lease to terminate the lease prior to the end of the seven year term if the County chose to have Mr. Fisher build a structure solely for the County on remaining land in his site. Conclusion: This matter is being returned to the Board for their consideration as directed on August 23rd. Mr. Fisher has requested the opportunity to make a presentation at this meeting. Commissioner Eggert asked Mr. Fisher if he would be willing to sell the County the first floor of the building, and Mr. Fisher said he would be. Chairman Scurlock pointed out that this matter grew from 1000-1500 square feet into 15,000 square feet and a $150,000 annual lease payment without real consideration for phone lines, computer terminal hookups, additional personnel, office furniture, etc. He believed it is better to buy than it is to rent, but suggested that the Board request staff to sit down with Mr. Fisher and come up with the total costs for 1000-1500 square feet and bring it back to the Board in a week or two. Commissioner Eggert wanted an opportunity to review both a scaled-down version and a 15,000 sq. ft. package. 18 OCT 11 '988 mu 74 MF 462