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Very truly yours, <br />WILLIAM W. CALDWELL <br />For the Firm <br />'tab <br />Enclosure <br />ccienc: Mr. Thomas 3, Hammond via facsimile -778-6532) <br />Will Collins, Esq (via facsimile • 569-4317) <br />Mr Robert. Keating (via facsimile - 978-1806) <br />Assistant County Administrator Baird apologized for the late backup but he had just <br />received the letter by fax yesterday and there had been little time for staff to fully review it. <br />The County Attorney's office had not reviewed it. He gave the history of this matter for the <br />benefit of the new Commissioners and specified that it has been determined that expansion <br />of the jail is necessary. He also explained why this is the best location for expansion of the <br />existing jail facility. On October 8, 2002, the Board of County Commissioners had <br />authorized staff to work with Mr Hammond toward a $925,750 contract and the purchase <br />would be funded by optional sales tax. One of Mr Hammond's requirements is that he <br />wants to close by December 31, 2002. Assistant Administrator Baird recommended <br />approval without paragraph #3 subject to the County Attorney's review and any necessary <br />changes. He also recommended that the Board allow staff to proceed with the survey and <br />environmental assessments. <br />It was clarified for Commissioner Neuberger that the property is the orange grove <br />property adjacent to the fail. <br />Acting Chairman Macht explained that the County Public Safety Coordinating <br />Council, a state -mandated committee, explored and recommended the need for expansion <br />of the jail. <br />November 19, 2002 <br />47 <br />