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Commission Minutes-November 19, 2007 3292 the space is not adaptable for county offices as maintenance and remodeling costs would be expensive for the county. Mr. Montplaisir toured the facility with Fargo Housing Authority representatives earlier today and previously met with a local realtor/developer to determine the best use of the building. He said SENDCAA plans to continue operating and managing two upper level apartments within the facility, according to a rehabilitation grant agreement approved in 1998 for a fifteen-year period, which expires in November of 2013. If the county sells the property and the grant conditions are not met, $86,000 would have to be reimbursed based on the agreement. He said the options for the board to consider are to auction, sell or ask for proposals on the property. The utilities would cost the county around $15,000 per year to maintain the two apartments and would not be compensated through rent, because rent is income-based. Mrs. Johnson discussed short term day-to-day maintenance concerns, snow removal and lawn care. In the past, contractors were hired to provide these services. She said buildings and grounds employees work 8 to 5 Monday through Friday. She asked how the board wishes to proceed with this item. Mr. Pawluk asked if the county vacates the building and helps the tenant find alternative housing, whether this would meet the conditions of the agreement. Mr. Montplaisir believes the county would still be required to pay the $86,000 grant. MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to authorize the county auditor to solicit proposals from registered agents to sell county property located at 57 11th Avenue North in Fargo through the Multiple Listing Service; and to direct the state's attorney to contact legal counsel for the City of Fargo to clearly define the terms of the grant. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 10. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to approve Voucher No. 221,970 through Voucher No. 222,393. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 11. TAX STATEMENTS; HEAD START BUILDING SNOW REMOVAL; COUNTY LEADERSHIP CLASS, Committee reports Mr. Montplaisir said tax statements will be sent to property owners on December 1st. Mrs. Johnson asked how the board wants to handle snow removal at the former Head Start building. Mr. Montplaisir said expenses may be taken out of the building fund and when the property is sold, the fund will be reimbursed. MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mr. Bennett seconded to authorize the County Administrator to handle snow removal at the former Head Start building as she deems appropriate. Discussion: A suggestion was made to remove snow using a combination of county buildings and grounds staff and a contracted vendor. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.