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r BOOK 95 PnE 732 The cost to rent conditioned storage runs anywhere from $7.00 to $11.00 per square foot depending on the size space leased. However, available conditioned space is very limited. Our demands for this space may or may not be available. RECOMMENDATIONS: It is staff's recommendation that the bid submitted by New Horizons be rejected and the subject building be used for conditioned storage until such time as other space is available to meet our needs. Commissioner Adams interrupted Director Dean's presentation to raise a question about the wording on the memo because she did not remember that the Board had "authorized the sale of the State Attorney's Building, the Old Courthouse, and Courthouse Annex ... ." Administrator Chandler responded that the Board had authorized staff to see if a situation could be worked out with the School District. They were not looking at putting the buildings on the market yet, just investigating to see if the School Board had an interest in those buildings. Commissioner Adams commented that the memo sounds like the Board had already approved a sale and they had not. Director Dean clarified that they had entered into negotiations with the School District for their use of those buildings, which would not allow us use of the buildings any longer, and staff is recommending rejection of the bid for $90,250 from New Horizons of the Treasure Coast. Commissioner Eggert, who had read the appraisal and consulted with Tax Collector Karl Zimmerman, believed that the building needed extensive renovation. She also was concerned about the air - conditioner and the roof and she was not entirely convinced it was the best place for record storage. Commissioner Bird thought that if record storage was being discussed, maybe some inexpensive modifications, such as better insulation or sealing up some openings, to make the air -conditioner work more effectively would be in order. Administrator Chandler indicated that staff was trying to keep options open until they get down to the bottom line, depending on the proposals they received. Commissioner Eggert realized the bid was $90,000, but she understood New Horizons would have to spend at least $125,000- $150,000 for renovations to make it usable. 32 July 18, 1995 M M M