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BOOK WlJ . <br />In addition to the above estimates, the following cost must <br />addressed: <br />1. Asbestos abatement including environment study and <br />supervision. <br />Wings $21,888 <br />Entire Structure $56,250 <br />2. If the wings are demolished some expense will be incurred <br />for separation of water, sewer and electric. The north <br />and south exterior walls of the core (now interior walls) <br />will require some treatment, i.e. patching, door <br />replacement, etc. Staff would estimate this cost to <br />exceed $100,000. <br />In summary staff estimates the cost to: <br />Demolish the wings and use the core of the building <br />approximately $200,000, not including any renovations to <br />the inside of the remaining building. <br />Demolish the entire structure and back fill the site is <br />approximately $166,250. <br />Move out of the old courthouse is scheduled to be complete by <br />January 1, 1995. it will take approximately 90 days to completely <br />empty the building of all furnishing and miscellaneous items. <br />It should be noted that even with the air conditioning on and the <br />facility not being occupied the building will deteriorate at a much <br />more rapid pace. It will also be a liability to the county to <br />remain in an unoccupied state. <br />RECOMMENDATXONS: <br />Based on the above, staff would recommend that we advertise to sell <br />the property for a period of six months. If it does not sell, an <br />attempt be made to auction the facility off. Should there be a "no <br />sale" at the auction, it is recommended the building be demolished <br />and make other use of the property. <br />Staff has been in contact with the Historical Society and they are <br />submitting a recommendation that could affect staff's <br />recommendation. <br />Commissioner Adams expressed great concern and embarrassment <br />regarding the decrease in the appraised value and felt that <br />deterioration of the building was responsible. <br />Director Dean advised that staff had not been derelict in <br />taking care of the building and everything had been done to <br />maintain and protect the building with the funding that was made <br />available. He advised that extensive work would have been <br />M <br />December 13, 1994 <br />