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RDC tentatively accepts old police station; final transfer contingent on maintenance costs and council approval
Summary
The commission voted to accept the old police station from the city contingent on confirmation that monthly maintenance costs are reasonable; Chief Shoemaker reported lights cost about $50 per month and staff will present a maintenance breakdown to Board of Works and city council for final transfer.
The Frankfort Redevelopment Commission voted to accept responsibility for the city’s former police station, with the transfer contingent on city-council approval and confirmation that maintenance costs are not prohibitive.
Commissioners discussed the trade-offs of taking the building: accepting it would give the RDC latitude to decide sale or redevelopment terms — including selling for nominal amounts or negotiating development agreements — while also making the RDC responsible for maintenance and utilities. Staff noted the city seeks to remove the building from its budget.
The motion was qualified so acceptance would depend on verification of ongoing maintenance costs. After the vote, the commission reported that Chief Shoemaker indicated lighting costs are roughly $50 per month; commissioners asked staff to obtain a fuller breakdown of maintenance and utility expenses before presenting the transfer to the Board of Works and city council for final approval.
Commissioners said a timely decision would let potential buyers or developers proceed more quickly; staff plans to bring cost details to the next meetings of the Board of Works and the council, with the goal of putting a council resolution on an upcoming agenda.
The commission’s motion was approved by voice vote with the contingency that maintenance costs be within acceptable limits and the city complete the formal gift process.
