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Linn County commissioners approve 1-year RFP for 9310 Thomas Road farm lease, discuss airport taxes and lighting
Summary
The board authorized a one-year request for proposals for farm ground at 9310 Thomas Road and reviewed county land-lease tax exposure, airport lighting problems and options to limit taxable acreage.
The Linn County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday authorized staff to publish a one-year request for proposals for county-owned farm ground at 9310 Thomas Road and discussed broader concerns about county land leases, tax liability and airport upkeep.
Commissioners voted to issue the RFP after an update on airport property and other county land leases. A county presenter said of the airport lighting: “out of 40 lights, we only have 9 that are currently working, 7 with no antenna,” and that vendors suspect failing batteries or antenna issues. The presenter said further troubleshooting and pricing will occur once weather permits.
Why it matters: Commissioners said several county-owned properties…
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