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Josephine County approves two-year lease extension for Ivy Pool grounds with Art and Science Kids, LLC
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Summary
At its April 2 meeting the Josephine County Board of Commissioners approved a two-year lease extension allowing Art and Science Kids, LLC to continue using the grounds at 530 E. River Street for educational activities; the lease excludes the building and pool, which remain fenced and subject to a Land and Water Conservation Fund encumbrance.
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 on April 2 to extend a lease with Art and Science Kids, LLC for grounds at the former Ivy Pool property at 530 E. River Street for two years.
Fairgrounds Director Tamra Martin and Property Manager Helene Lulich told the Board the lease covers the parking lot and surrounding grounds only; the building and former pool structure are excluded from the agreement and remain fenced and secured for safety. Staff said Art and Science Kids has used the site for greenhouse and educational activities, has informally maintained portions of the property, and has helped deter vandalism and transient activity through its regular presence.
Legal and property staff cautioned the Board that the parcel carries an encumbrance tied to a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant that constrains how the County may repurpose or sell the property. Converting or removing that grant encumbrance requires a separate formal conversion process and further Board consideration; that longer-term issue was not part of the lease vote.
Commissioner Colene Martin moved to approve the two-year lease extension; Commissioner Gary Richardson seconded. Upon roll call, Commissioners Richardson, Martin and Ron Smith voted yes and the motion carried 3-0.
The lease contains termination provisions allowing the County to reclaim the leased area if future action is required on the property. The Board did not take up any action on converting the grant encumbrance at this meeting; staff said that matter will return to the agenda for further discussion.