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Commissioners extend Board of Elections lease through December; begin discussions on Wharton Elementary reuse
Summary
The commissioners approved a six‑month lease extension with KRMGSM LLC for the Board of Elections' temporary space through the end of the calendar year and discussed the longer-term fate and potential rehabilitation of Wharton Elementary School on the county campus.
Kent County commissioners approved a ninth amendment to the lease with KRMGSM LLC to extend space for the Board of Elections from July through December while county staff continue to evaluate longer-term facilities options.
Lease extension: County staff said the extension rate rises modestly to $15.45 per square foot but is within industry standards for short-term occupancy. Commissioners approved the extension to maintain continuity for the elections office while staff pursue alternatives.
Wharton Elementary discussions: Commissioners and staff also discussed the Wharton Elementary School building, which remains the Board of Education's property but sits on the county campus. Commissioners said they need to decide whether to rehabilitate and repurpose Wharton for county uses or pursue other options, and they indicated that any rehabilitation would require substantial investment. Staff said preliminary estimates for rehabilitation are available and that county staff and the Board of Education would be invited to discussions about options and cost sharing.
Next steps: Staff will present longer-term options for Board of Elections space and a proposal for Wharton Elementary reuse and any associated costs at future meetings.
