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BOOK 100 FADE 713 ANALYSTS: It is evident something needs to be done to this facility immediately and resolve the many problems associated with its present condition. Staff offers the following alternatives: 1. Continue the present lease to the Ministerial Council until expiration in 1998 with the condition that immediate action be taken to clean up the property to meet the present code. Should this not be accomplished within a time certain, the lease will be terminated. '_. Cancel the present lease and enter into agreement with the Gifford Jaycees that will stipulate a time certain to bring the property back to code. Should this not be completed within the time frame the lease will be terminated. 3. Cancel the present lease, not enter into any agreement with anyone and tear the building down. After clean up, the property can be sold and put back on the tax roll. Staff is requesting direction from the Board as to how to proceed with disposition of the property. General Services Director Sonny Dean gave a brief history of the circumstances and requested some direction from the Board. Reverend Eugene Idelett stressed that he did not lease the building to benefit himself but because it seemed to be a perfect place for what he wanted to do to assist the neighborhood children. He stated that he has attempted to fix up the building but has had numerous delays due to lack of funds and help. Now a new organization wants the building and he is asking the Board to allow him to keep the building until the lease is up. He has made arrangements for a boxing exhibition at the new gym on April 19. Commissioner Adams expressed her commitment to assist Reverend Idelett and inquired where the boxers are practicing now and how many there are. Reverend Idelett stated there are about 12 regulars who are practicing behind the old church, outside. He has made arrangements also to obtain some used equipment once the windows and doors have been repaired. Commissioner Adams inquired whether the liability insurance on the building is current, and Reverend Idelett replied that it is not. Commissioner Adams asked for a time table for repairing the windows and doors and an assurance that the liability insurance to protect the County will be obtained immediately. She then inquired whether there is a room available at the youth center and assistance available through the recreation department. Reverend Idelett responded that the kids he is trying to help would not be going to the youth center. Commissioner Ginn admired what Reverend Idelett is trying to accomplish and expressed her desire to help. FEBRUARY 25, 1997 34 M M