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Commissioners agree to pursue lease for Economic Development Office near airport subject to approvals
Summary
The board gave direction to pursue leasing roughly 1,928 square feet of office space near the Johnston County airport at a proposed $19 per square foot (including utilities) for up to 10 years, subject to legal review and any Local Government Commission approval required for multi‑year leases; staff were authorized to proceed.
County manager Hester told the board the Johnston County Economic Development Office currently occupies space in the airport terminal, which the airport needs to repurpose; a nearby newly built facility offers about 1,928 square feet at a proposed rate of $19 per square foot including utilities. He asked the board for authority to move forward with lease negotiations subject to legal review and potential Local Government Commission (LGC) involvement for longer lease terms.
A commissioner moved that the county proceed with the lease negotiation and a second was recorded; the board approved the motion by voice vote. Manager Hester said staff will proceed subject to legal approval and will seek LGC approval if the term exceeds thresholds that require the commission’s review.
The board’s consensus authorizes staff to move forward; final execution depends on routine legal review and any approvals required under state rules for local government leases.
