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reported that the Dodgertown property is presently under contract to an out-of-town developer. He pointed out the desirability of each location. Amy Nafe, 745 32nd Terrace, expressed thanks and congratulations to the committee. In response to her need for clarification, Commissioner Ginn explained the "pay-as-you-go" idea and the 10 optional sales tax referendum. Commissioner Ginn then responded that if the voters turn down the continuation of the 10 optional sales tax, the planned capital projects (roads, required expansion ofthejail, water and sewer, etc.) would have to be scaled back and ad valorem taxes would have to be raised. Assistant Administrator Baird added that the current le optional sales tax will expire in May 2004. That was approved in 1989 by the voters and an extension of that tax is requested. The $6 million will be part of the future tax and is contingent upon approval by the voters in November. The new Administration Building is one of many projects; we are also required to expand our jail. Future libraries are planned and additional Emergency Services would be funded by the same tax or the County would be required to issue bonds Bea Gardner was impressed by the professional recommendations and future plans. She believed this building has seen better days. Ron Lambert, a real estate broker, asked the Board to consider another site which had not been included in the original proposals because it was not available at the time the committee began their task. He described the property (located east of US# 1 to the south of 36`h Street) and distributed information sheets on it. (Clerk's note: A copy of the information sheet has been placed in the backup for the meeting in the office of the Clerk to the Board.) Will Brown, 27Vista Gardens Trail, felt the time line needed more attention. He specified the life of a building is about 50 years and commended those working now in the June 18, 2002 46