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Commission authorizes staff to pursue purchase of Kim Port tower site for 9-1-1 use
Summary
Commissioners approved authorizing 9-1-1 to pursue purchase of the Kim Port tower site and to replace the current lease with ownership if research supports the move.
The county authorized Adam McKinney and the 9-1-1 office to pursue purchase of the Kim Port tower site and to replace the existing lease arrangement with a purchase if staff research supports doing so.
Commission discussion focused on timing: commissioners asked whether the purchase would be made in 2025 or 2026 and accepted staff's recommendation to leave the timing flexible so the county could act in whichever fiscal year best fit the budget. Staff said the acquisition process would require a $5,000 bond to apply for permits related to land use and that staff would continue to do research before making a definitive fiscal-year decision. Commissioners approved a motion to authorize the purchase and to allow staff to determine whether to finalize the purchase in 2025 or 2026 as budgets and permitting work allow.
Staff noted that if the purchase proceeds, staff would use the option to replace the lease and assume site control. Commissioners asked staff to return with more complete research on timing and permit costs if needed.
