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Comm. Minutes--February 19, 1991 627 10. Financing for the renovations was discussed. Ms. Johnson talked with Mr. Michael Montplaisir, County Auditor. He said according to North Dakota Century Code 57-47-01 the County may borrow 1 mill per year for up to three years from the Bank of North Dakota. She said the panel recommended to implement a new fee schedule to determine how outside income could assist in financing jail renovations. Chairman Shannon asked how long the renovations would last and Mr. Kildahl said they should make the Jail and Sheriff's Residence usable for another five to ten years. Sheriff Rudnick said a solution must be found concerning the jail because the next inspection is in April and if the Jail receives any deficiencies, it could be closed. The initial cost of the renovations was estimated at $489,000. The fourth phase of the project, which included $50,000 for remodeling the basement of the Sheriff's Residence to house an exercise room for the deputies, will not be included in this project. By subtracting $50,000, the total approximate cost of the renovation project would cost $439,000. Also, $70,000 was budgeted as the Jail Resolution line item to make repairs and improvements to meet inspection standards. Mr. Royce Yeater, architect from Yeater Hennings Ruff, said $10,000 to $20,000 could be subtracted from the $70,000 because of improvements made in the renovation. Mr. Wieland said he was not opposed to the project but wanted more time to review the proposals and since Commissioner Eckert is absent, would like to defer the decision until the March 4th meeting. MOTION, failed Mr. Wieland moved to defer the final decision on jail renovation until the March, 4th Commission meeting. Motion failed for lack of a second. MOTION, passed Mr. Risher moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to proceed with jail renovation, to engage the architectural firm of Yeater Hennings Ruff for specifications, seek construction bids and approve financing plan of one mill or a competitive alternative to pay off a loan representing the total amount needed for jail remodeling and to adjust cost of renovation to $439,000. On roll call vote, the motion carried with three voting "Aye" and Mr. Wieland voting "No". ABATEMENT HEARING, Community Homes Phase I and Phase II Mr. Frank Klein, Director of Tax Equalization, gave his recommendations on abatement numbers 3936 through 3943 for Community Homes Phase I and Phase II for years 1988 through 1991. Community Homes Phase I is a 90 unit and Phase II is a 96 unit apartment complex located at 702 23rd Street South, Fargo ND. The abatements were filed by Dwight Cuffe, manager of Community Homes. They are asking Phase I be reduced from $1,754,300 to $1,017,494 and Phase II be reduced from $1,858,700 to $1,078,046. The Fargo City Commission recommended Phase I be lowered to $983,000 for 1988, 1989, and 1990; they recommended Phase II be lowered to $1,092,000 for 1988, 1989 and 1990.