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Judges, and we had some very sick people over in that building to <br />the point where it made the National Enquirer. <br />Mr. Donatio stressed that the proposed renovation would be a <br />complete interior renovation. You have a durable shell, and it <br />is the exterior they want to save. He was confident that any <br />dampness problems could be solved by proper renovation. <br />Commissioner Scurlock stated that his personal feeling is <br />that we don't need it. If the Historical Society wants to save <br />it, that is one thing, but he does not want to vote for saving it <br />to put our people in there as he does not think that is proper <br />long range planning. He does think it has some historical value, <br />but would prefer to see us find another use for that buildi.ng. <br />Mr. Donatio continued to contend that saving the Courthouse <br />will save over 1 million dollars. <br />Commissioner Scurlock pointed out that we are not going to <br />tear that building down for around 3 years because we have to be <br />in there; so, the Historical Society has that time to find <br />someone to do something with it. He personally would like ta,Nsee <br />the original part of the courthouse saved, and we have 3 years to <br />work together on that, but please do not ask us to put our people <br />in it for the long haul. <br />In regards to saving old buildings, Mr. Donatio pointed out <br />that they are renovating the Old Jail for the City; it not only <br />is beautiful; but the City is ending up with 16,000 sq. ft. of <br />usable space for $650,000, which is much less than it would cost <br />to build that same size facility. He urged the County to think <br />about the Courthouse and what could be done with it and stressed <br />that there are historical grants available. <br />Commissioner Scurlock again pointed out that we do not plan <br />to demolish that facility for about 3 years, and he is not saying <br />that facility does not have a use but he personally does not want <br />the court people to be in it. <br />Chairman Eggert agreed that she feels the same way in terms <br />of what we would put in the courthouse, and she believed that <br />JUN 13 <br />1990 1 3 BOOK <br />L- <br />