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r . q`Y 9 Boa 76 fence or any of the other improvements are of any interest to us, and felt it would be easier just to establish a small monetary value. Thirdly, he wished to know if there is any requirement to go out publicly to entertain proposals. County Attorney Vitunac confirmed that there is a require- ment when the County leases land to go out to public bid. However, there is only one person making the proposal to us for a 100 x 200 piece of land to do certain things, and staff felt the expense and effort of going out to public bid wouldn't be worth it. It was felt this was almost like a sole source provider. In regard to the termination ability, there are no termination provisions earlier than 18 months and -if we cancel, we have to pay for the improvements, but we can adjust that if the Board desires. Utilities Environmental Specialist John Lang explained that the site in question is only half an acre. It contains a shallow well and since we would not be allowed to use it for effluent disposal within a 500' perimeter of that well, the entire chain link enclosure would be exempted. Mr. Lang advised that Ag Evaluations, our major bulk buyer of sod, had requested that the County provide him a security enclosure for his tractor/trailer; however, as the sod farm is a pay-as-you-go operation, he was informed he would have to provide it. He lost his lease on another piece of property where he kept his equipment, and since at the sod farm we have a well that is not functional, no electrical hook-up or phone hook-up, Mr. Lang felt the County could benefit from this arrangement and that Ag Evaluation, our bulk customer, could as well. Commissioner Scurlock pointed out that the well could be closed down and then we could use the property for effluent disposal, and Mr. Lang agreed but noted there also is a building that would have to be demolished 40