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Legislature approves temporary relocations to 31 Dutch Mill Road amid Center of Government project debate
Summary
The legislature authorized relocation of Assessment and the County Office for the Aging to 31 Dutch Mill Road as temporary office space while the Center of Government project proceeds; the vote was 13-1 after extensive debate about access, parking and long-term strategy.
The Tompkins County Legislature on Aug. 19 authorized county administration to prepare and occupy the property at 31 Dutch Mill Road for temporary relocation of county departments during construction of a planned Center of Government building. The authorization passed 13-1 after extended discussion about access, parking and the project's timeline.
Legislator Lee Shirtliff introduced the motion and noted the county purchased the building at an approximate cost that translates to about $90 per square foot; he said buying the property was an "excellent investment" compared with multi-year rental costs and estimated a…
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