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to construct a new building somewhere in the County, because he did not think they would be able to afford downtown property. Mr. Marine hoped that Chairman Adams was not offended because. of his desire for both the School Board and the County to win. He also remarked on the improvements the School Board has made to their leased property. Chairman Adams advised she was not offended and agreed both should be able to win. She merely wanted to move toward a conclusion. She added that the County had been very good in giving the School Board such a favorable lease. Commissioner Eggert advised that the Commissioners had discussed using part of the sales tax dollars to build a new administration building, they have the land and the means to do it, but the* community wanted to try to save the old courthouse, so the Board did not move forward with those plans. Administrator Chandler explained that, at that, point, they began to consider trying to meet the needs of the County and the School Board. Discussions between the two revealed that the major stumbling block was the "race track" funds and staff could not recommend to the Board the release of that $446,000 a year. That amount, plus the School Board's annual rental of $45,000 equals nearly half a million dollars now going into the County's general fund. It would cause severe problems with the operating budget. He also advised that the $446, 000 is currently the secondary pledge on the County's golf course bonds. Mr. Lindsey recalled that several years ago a former County Commissioner approached him to find out if the School Board would be interested in "the rest of the building that you now occupyll. At that time, he had indicated they would. Mr. Lindsey asked if the Commissioners have thought about leasing the County's present Administration Building if the County builds a new building. Chairman Adams and others indicated they would discuss it and Commissioner Eggert recalled they had discussed it some years back. Administrator Chandler advised it had been generally discussed with Dr. Norris when the County had the "VOA Study" (1991 Vickrey Ovresat Awsumb Associates, Inc. - Office & Administrative Space Needs Master Plan) done for the County. One of the alternatives of that study, was to lease the County Administration Building to the School District. Chairman Adams thought the School Board should be given the first opportunity to lease the building, if they wanted it. She reminded them renovations would be necessary. 15 May 30, 1996 BOOK 9B Fact 3"