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would be the County's responsibility but any minor maintenance, repairs, upkeep or interior remodeling would be the responsibility of the Coalition. Commissioner Bird asked about air conditioning, and Mr. Muller advised that there is a master unit for the bulk of the building and a subunit for the area which is designated as the drop-in center that is independent of the major unit, and he is asking the County to check out the systems for assurance that they are in good operating condition, and the Coalition will take it from there. Chairman Eggert asked about outside painting and pest control, and Mr. Muller confirmed those are the responsibility of the Coalition. Commissioner Bird commented that the $2 versus $3 per square foot rental is a difference of about $6,000 a year. While he realized these agencies work on a limited budget, he felt that $3 per square foot rental is more reasonable for the value of the building and the County's investment in the building and property, and is more comparable to market rent. He recognized these are charitable, non-profit organizations but there are other such agencies out in the County that are leasing space at close to market rent. Mr. Muller responded that the rental is for the total building but this building is only about 65 to 70 percent efficient. About 25 percent of the space is absorbed in corridors or restrooms, which is unavoidable in any building, but along with all the maintenance and operating expenses, it adds dollars per square foot, making it equal to other facilities without any waste space. Only 10 percent of the space will be for the Coalition and 90 percent of the usable area is for the other agencies. Attorney Collins stated there were other points which were brought up by Mr. Muller after the lease was drafted. The proposed resolution lists the non-profit groups that would be subtenants in this facility and included in the list is the Ministerial Association of Indian River County. However, they would not be subtenants but would only use the conference room once a month. The Coalition asked that a group called Voluntary Action Center be added to that list of subtenants. The Coalition also requested the addition of the phrase, "plus other related non-profit agencies, subject to prior approval by the County, 11 but Attorney Collins felt that language is too open-ended. Furthermore, the lease provides that it can be amended by written agreement of both parties if they want to substitute tenants. Attorney Collins addressed the subject of the first year's rent. Some of the tenants proposed for this building have leases 17 ut MAR 4 1992