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October 3, 2005 - Recessed Meeting / Work Session Page 353 space south of the designated parking lot that could be used to add the 40 or more parking spaces displaced by PPF's purchase of the property. FinallYI he questioned the value of almost $500,000.00 for 43 parking spaces. John Day, County Manager, reported addi tional contact had been made with Turner Construction regarding the replacement costs for the lost parking spaces. He stated the cost of the required segmented wall portion totals approximately $298,554.00 with additional costs for changes in curbs, drainage, etc. Based on the new figures, Mr. Day stated the cost for replacing the lost parking spaces is now estimated at approximately $300,000.00. There was further discussion regarding the relocation of the Cline and Propst houses, including the time schedule for moving the two houses and the type of financial arrangement to recoup the cost of site improvements to replace the lost parking spaces. Mr. Hartsell suggested the County could transfer the property to PPF with a lien for an identified amount, but agree to subordinate it to the funds that PPF borrows to move the houses. Commissioner Privette made a motion to place the proposal from piedmont Preservation Foundation to purchase .663 acre of County-owned property on Corban Avenue at the current tax value of $34,887.00 on the October 17th Agenda in order to allow time to get additional information. The motion died for lack of a second. Ms. Patten stated a vote on the sale of the property to PPF was needed at this meeting. Commissioner Privette made a motion to sell .663 acre of County-owned property on Corban Avenue and adjacent to the Lutheran cemetery to piedmont Preservation Foundation at the current tax value of $34,887.00 and to authorize the architects to proceed with redesigning the project to replace the lost parking spaces. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion. Chairman Carpenter moved include the provision that the lien for an identified amount I Privette seconded the amendment. to amend Commissioner Privette's motion to County transfer the property to PPF with a but agree to subordinate it. commissioner Mr. Hartsell responded to questions by Ms. Patten and Ms. Magaldi regarding financing options. After discussion, Chairman Carpenter withdrew her amendment and Commissioner Privette withdrew his second. vice Chairman Carruth moved to amend Commissioner Privette's motion to include the following: (1) Sell piedmont Preservation Foundation .663 acre of property on Corban Avenue for $34,887.00 to be paid upfront; (2) Place a lien of up to $300,000.00 on the land to be subordinated to the main mortgage; (3) Houses to be moved by the last possible date that will not impede the construction process with the date to be determined by Turner Construction; and (4) Authorize the County Manager and County Attorney to finalize all details concerning the sale of the property. Chairman Carpenter seconded the amendment, and it was unanimously approved. The Board voted unanimously to approve the motion (set forth above) by Commissioner Privette I seconded by Commissioner Freeman, as amended. Budget Amendment - Structural Analysis/Assessment Study of the Old Tribune Building UPON MOTION of vice Chairman Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board added the following item to the agenda: Budget Amendment for the Structural Analysis/Assessment Study of the Old Tribune Building. Vice Chairman Carruth reported the Board had previously authorized a budget amendment in the amount of $300,000.00 to perform the structural analysis/assessment study of the old Tribune Building. It had been determined that the cost for that study would be approximately $30,000.00. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried I the Board moved to reduce the budget for the structural analysis/assessment study of the Tribune Building from $300,000.00