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Fr- Boa 95 PAGE 736 Mr. Camis added that they'd been operating in Vero Beach since 1978 and have been renting in the same location since 1986. They felt that an owner -occupied building is better than a landlord - tenant relationship. They considered the building too valuable for storage and believed they rendered valuable services to about 2,000 clients per year from the county, which could probably be increased with a building such as this. Commissioner Bird explained the divergence of values on the building is because they valued the building in an improved condition and the appraisal was based on "as is" condition. Director Dean had no knowledge that the building contained asbestos, but also commented that if the building consisted of 5,872 square feet and were constructed now, it would be about $60/square foot, or about $350,000, plus the value of the land. Commissioner Adams pointed out that if they bought the building it would remain off the tax roles, because they were a not-for-profit group. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED BY Commissioner Eggert, to reject the offer. Commissioner Eggert cautioned, if the building is to be used by the County for storage of records, that staff not be blind to some of the problems that are there. Chairman Macht suggested all it needed was dehumidification. Commissioner Tippin warned that the building was also inhabited by rats, and Director Dean responded that the exterminating people had been to the building at least twice trying to take care of that problem. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Tippin wished New Horizons well in finding a new facility to continue their work in the area. Commissioner Eggert agreed. Commissioner Bird said he would be open to a better offer as long as the County could get good value out of the building. 36 July 18, 1995