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many of these can be purchased within reason of the values we <br />have set on them. <br />Commissioner Scurlock felt this can go on forever and that <br />we need to get on with it. He commented that he was in the <br />Courthouse recently, and it is probably the crummiest facility in <br />the four county area. Those people working there are really <br />stressed, and we need to pick a concept and go with it. <br />Commissioner Wheeler stressed the hours that have been spent <br />working on this project and developing a concept; the public <br />hearings that have been held, -etc. He felt that we have had a <br />tremendous amount of public input; he feels totally comfortable <br />with Concept L; and he is ready to move ahead. <br />Commissioner Bird asked if he still will be comfortable with <br />it, if the negotiations come back and it turns out to be 5 <br />million to buy the property needed rather than 3.3 million. <br />Commissioner Wheeler confirmed that he would because we have <br />good appraisals; there is a process to go through; and the courts <br />will decide on it. He felt even if that happened, we still will <br />be under budget for what we have allowed with our contingency. <br />The majority seem to be willing sellers, but naturally all will <br />be looking for the most they can get out of their properties. <br />He, however, is confident that we will come in at budget or <br />below. <br />Chairman Eggert agreed. <br />Attorney Vitunac pointed out that we can either have <br />Administrator Chandler's people go out and get signed contracts <br />to sell to be brought back to the Board or the Board can tell us <br />today to file a quick taking for all the property you want and <br />get title within Z months and then deal with the valuation later <br />through the courts. <br />Commissioner Scurlock believed we are trying to take a <br />friendly approach and felt that approach should be exhausted <br />first. <br />Administrator Chandler advised that it would not be his <br />recommendation to go out and immediately file for condemnation; <br />we certainly should make offers first. The Administrator felt <br />one thing we have to keep in mind, if we are looking to get into <br />47 <br />DEC 18 199 R�u� ��,,.: 4' <br />II <br />