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Committee debates Brookens building’s future as RPC, ISERT seek long leases and major renovations
Summary
Committee members discussed potential long-term leases with the Regional Planning Commission (RPC) and ISERT for much of the Brookens building, financial implications, occupancy estimates, and whether to create a capital reserve; no lease was executed and the matter remains discussion-only pending finance-facilities follow-up.
Champaign County Board Facilities Committee members spent substantial time discussing the county-owned Brookens building and whether to approve long leases and renovation commitments for two large tenants: the Regional Planning Commission (RPC) and ISERT, a program of RPC. Committee members did not take formal action; they agreed to a joint follow-up meeting with finance and to collect specific budget and capital-life information for a concise briefing.
The discussion matters because the Brookens building could be largely occupied by RPC and ISERT for a multi-year period, which would change rental income, capital contributions and the county’s role as landlord for a facility that will require ongoing maintenance and, in some cases, major capital repairs.
Michelle, a county facilities staff member, said RPC currently occupies most of Pod 100 and is seeking additional space in the north portion of the former administration hallway; she said ISERT wants the gym pod and other adjoining rooms. Custodian Jason, who manages Brookens operations, estimated…
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