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11.1 BOOK RECOMMENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends approval of the requested retainage reduction as presented. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved the requested retainage reduction as presented in staff's memorandum. ACQUISITION OF REMAINING PARCEL IN COURTHOUSE COMPLEX The Board reviewed memo from Assistant County Attorney Terry O'Brien dated January 25, 1994: TO: Board of County Commissioners /J FROM: Terrence P. O'Brien, Assistant County Attorney v DATE: January 25, 1994 SUBJECT: ACQUISITION OF REMAINING PARCEL IN COURTHOUSE COMPLEX At the meeting of the Courthouse Advisory Committee held on January 19, 1994, Chief Judge Vocelle expressed concern over the fact that there is an out -parcel that is not under County ownership in the two blocks comprising the courthouse complex. The concern is that there will be private development of this parcel which will have to be condemned at a greatly inflated cost when future expansion is required as anticipated. The acquisition is a logical extension of the courthouse complex. The Board of County Commissioners authorized acquisition of this parcel and the Banack parcel if they were willing sellers. The Banack property was purchased but the owner of the remaining parcel was not a willing seller. Accordingly, acquisition will require condemnation. A Resolution of Condemnation is attached for consideration and adoption by the Board. Commissioner Bird noted that the building has been vacant and could not understand the owner's obstinacy. County Administrator Jim Chandler explained that Mr. Harshbarger is the owner of the commercial building and he was emphatic that he would accept nothing less than a price which is almost double our appraised value. He indicated that he plans to lease it. He has not stated a price for the residential structure but did say it has sentimental value. The residence is owned by 26