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Saw 9 . on • classes. There is quite a bit of work to be done on the courthouse and annex before they could be used, but that would give them 2 years to apply for grants, etc. He felt we could all come out winners, especially the taxpayers. Commissioner Eggert thought that leasing creates some problems over the long term. She felt that if the School Board wants the building, it should be their building. Administrator Chandler noted that the proposed expansion and picking up 2,000 square feet from the School Board building would satisfy the needs for future space. He felt the State Attorney's office building should be sold outright to the School Board because it is the most marketable building that the County has in terms of condition, location, etc. Chairman Macht felt we have a consensus going here to authorize staff to negotiate the sale of the State Attorney's Office. Commissioner Bird really felt that the State Attorney's office building is an asset that should be sold outright to the School Board -and then work out a reasonable lease agreement on the other two buildings. Chairman Macht agreed on an outright sale of the State Attorney's office. It is more than a bookkeeping matter -- it is a matter of asset management. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously authorized staff to negotiate with the School Board on the sale of State Attorney's building and lease of old courthouse and annex; and issue an RFP for architect/ engineer re expansion of Administration Building space and determine most practical, economical renovation of A/C system. Mr. Smith stated that the School Board is interested in the transfer of the three properties and getting into the State Attorney's Office as quickly as possible in order to begin adult education classes. Anthony Masi, resident of Vero Beach, suggested that all County space needs be met before considering any non -County uses of the building. 67 JUNE 279 1995