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EDC votes to advance larger modular-office lease to city council after debate on costs and opportunity cost
Summary
After debating three options (do nothing, small modular lease ~ $15,000 installation + ~$2,000/month, or a larger modular building), the board voted to forward the larger modular lease option to city council for consideration (voice vote reported 3–1).
The board discussed three approaches to address office and meeting-space needs for the EDC and city staff: keep current ad hoc arrangements; lease a smaller modular unit (13 months, ~ $15,000 installation and about $2,000 monthly rent); or lease a larger modular building with additional space that the city would cover. "Option 3 would be number 1," the Chair said, ranking the larger modular as his top choice after weighing pros and cons.
Members debated costs, local economic opportunity cost of occupying commercial rental space, and whether the city should pursue existing vacant commercial space such as the Brown Center (now called Prairie View Crossing). After discussion and a call for more due diligence (site visits and vendor vetting were noted as next steps), a motion to advance option 3 for city council consideration carried on a voice vote with recorded opposition: "All in favor, say aye... All opposed? Nay," the Chair reported, noting one nay and otherwise carried.
