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Commissioners authorize up to $15,000 for Phase I environmental assessments on large-lot parcels
Summary
Staff secured board approval to spend up to $15,000 from fund 403 to commission Phase I environmental site assessments (about $5,000 per parcel) for three vacant large-lot airport parcels being prepared for sale.
County staff asked commissioners for authorization to engage a consultant to perform Phase I environmental site assessments (ESA) on three large vacant parcels at the airport as part of a property‑sale preparation process.
The staff estimate for a typical parcel was about $5,000 each and the request asked for authority not to exceed $15,000 to cover all three parcels and consultant travel. Commissioners asked which fund would be used; staff recommended continuing prior practice of charging property‑work expenses to fund 403 (courthouse reserve/debt reserve). The board approved up to $15,000 with concurrence of counsel and directed staff to finalize contracts through the recommended fund and counsel review.
Staff said the work should be cost‑effective if the consultant can be engaged quickly while they are on site, and noted agricultural zoning for the parcels could reduce assessment complexity.
