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Commission votes to issue RFP for management of Building 39 (Drill Hall); current tenant's lease options discussed
Summary
After extended discussion about deterioration, subsidy and comparative rent, the commission approved publishing a request for proposals for the lease and management of 9251 Grow Road (Building 39, the drill hall). The current tenant may respond to the RFP; commissioners debated temporary extensions, rent levels and demolition costs.
The commission voted to publish a request for proposals (RFP) for the lease and management of Building 39 (9251 Grow Road, the drill hall/Island Athletics facility) after discussing the building's maintenance costs, tenant history and possible alternatives including demolition or conversion to T-hangars.
Background and finances: Staff told the commission the current tenant's lease expires in October. The tenant has been paying a reduced rate and the commission was told the building has been subsidized for many years; Janelle said the commission had previously reduced rent to help the…
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