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County told to consider vacating former SAR building after lease jumps to $14,250
Summary
The Sheriff’s Office reported a planned lease increase for the former Search and Rescue facility leased from BNSF, from $1,242.83 to $14,250 annually effective Sept. 1, 2026; staff recommended Facilities develop a plan to vacate the property and present options to the board.
Darren Higashiyama of the Sheriff’s Office informed commissioners that the annual lease rate for the former SAR building on leased BNSF land will increase sharply from $1,242.83 to $14,250 effective Sept. 1, 2026, and that a prorated charge of $10,971.48 applies for the remainder of the current lease year.
Staff recommended the Facilities Department develop a plan to vacate the leased property and return to the board with options; the legal department will be consulted. The minutes record this as a staff recommendation rather than a formal board decision on a disposition or replacement site.
Commissioners noted the sizable increase and directed staff to evaluate options and next steps; no formal motion to vacate was recorded in the minutes.
