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Commission Minutes-April 7, 2008 3344 get the bid. Mr. Sampson retracted the statement from the handout and stated he is not willing to close without the rezoning. Mr. Burdick stated in 2002 the attorney general issued an opinion regarding a non home rule entity, which states a city could not sell property below market value as it was essentially considered a gift and they were not empowered to gift property. Mr. Burdick reminded the commission that the committee made a recommendation; however, the commission makes the final decision. Also, to keep in mind if they reject the highest bid they have passed over several higher bids than the bid submitted by Sterling Companies, Inc. Mr. Bennett stated he holds high respect for the Kilbourne Group and Sterling Companies. He is unfamiliar with the work of Great Plains Properties. He said the value of the property would remain unknown until a project is completed. MOTION, failed Mr. Bennett moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to award the bid of the Head Start building to John A. Strand for $1.00. Discussion: Mrs. Sorum said the dollars are below market value and Mr. Burdick would need to do further research to make sure this is viable. Mr. Burdick said he would make the award contingent on an opinion from the attorney general's office as he does not believe Cass County has an ordinance regarding this issue. Mr. Vanyo said rezoning of the property is prudent. He feels there is no rush to close on the property and the bid amount is important. He said it us important to put plans in writing for all cases as well as consider the fit in the community and it comes back to the highest bidder. Mr. Wagner stated Mr. Strand and Sterling Companies put time and effort into their proposals. He is concerned with gifting property and feels if it was the intent to gift the property there was no need to go through the bid process. Upon a roll call vote, the motion failed with Mr. Bennett voting in favor and Mrs. Sorum, Mr. Vanyo, Mr. Pawluk and Mr. Wagner opposed. Mr. Wagner asked Mr. Burdick if contingencies can be added. Mr. Pawluk stated it is the goal of the county to dispose of the property. Mr. Wagner said the bid award should receive approval from the states' attorney and the process should not be rushed. The motion for accepting a bid should include certain legal points. At the committee meeting Mr. Burdick asked each bidder if they were willing to enter into an agreement with the county to assure the project was completed as specified in the bid, to which each bidder agreed. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to accept the highest bid, from Lloyd Sampson, Great Plains Properties in the amount of $123,000 subject to review by the states' attorney. Upon a roll call voted, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Pawluk thanked everyone who participated in the process. Mr. Wagner stated he appreciated the interest of the community. 7. JAIL INMATE DAILY BOARDING RATES, Adopted Sheriff Paul Laney presented an analysis of daily costs to house an inmate at the Cass County Jail. He is proposing a daily rate of $85 for prisoners from outside jurisdictions and a $75 per day fee for prisoners from within Cass and Clay counties. Outside jurisdictions using the Cass County Jail are responsible for transporting their own prisoners. The $65