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Board approves exploration of alternate office space amid lease and storm-damage concerns
Summary
The board voted to explore alternative office space after storm-related damage and ongoing lease uncertainty; members discussed budget timing and an estimated near-term repair cost of about $5,000.
The Sumner County Tourism Board approved a motion directing the mayor and staff to "explore optional office space" after learning of continued lease uncertainty and recent storm-related damage to the current facility.
Staff told the board the last round of cleanup cost about $5,000; members said ongoing roof and storm damage combined with unresolved lease terms warrant looking at alternatives and calculating comparative costs. One board member emphasized that "explore" does not commit the agency to move but authorizes staff to present options and cost estimates.
The director also reported the board27s budget submission is due Thursday and that revenue timing affects any move; members asked staff to identify which budget lines would cover relocation costs if the board chose to move. Several members suggested compiling lease, repair and annual operating costs for a side-by-side comparison.
Action taken: the motion to explore office-space options was made, seconded and approved by the board during the meeting. The board asked staff to return options, estimated costs and proposed funding sources at a later meeting.
What happens next: staff will assemble cost comparisons (lease vs. repairs and operating costs), identify budget lines that could pay for a relocation, and bring recommended options back to the board for a decision.
