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Champaign County tables hiring of Brookins building supervisor as board seeks options for Brookins and RPC
Summary
The board postponed a resolution to create a building‑supervisor position tied to management of the Brookins (Brookens) building and asked leadership to study alternatives including commercial broker options and potential sale.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Champaign County Board on Wednesday voted to table action on hiring a building supervisor for the Brookens (Brookins) building and asked facilities and finance leaders to develop ‘hard‑stop’ plans and additional options, including commercial broker proposals and sale scenarios.
The vote followed extended discussion and public input questioning the county’s role as property manager and the financial risk of keeping Brookins. Board members cited a 2016 facilities report and a 2023 capital plan that listed multi‑hundred‑thousand‑dollar capital needs —…
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