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1 <br /> 1 <br /> 028 <br /> , <br /> C <br /> -3- <br /> What would be the cost to re-locate and how long would it take to build and <br /> ' <br /> renovate this for the courts. We at present have no other building other than <br /> the Old Courthouse to re-locate this size operation. <br /> Proposal D <br /> Proposal 0 is to acquire existing privately-owned property within the <br /> proximity of the County Complex and remodel to suit the needs of the court <br /> system. There is one building across the street which is a converted garage <br /> however, owner would like to lease rather than sell this. The cost of renovating <br /> this building would be extremely high for use as a court facility. The square <br /> footage of the building is sufficient, however, one would have.to spend probably <br /> up to $200,000 to make suitable and with this kind of investment one would need <br /> to own the propeerty. There is a second structure which will be coming onto the <br /> market in abouti 16 to 18 months which is farther away. This property has over <br /> 6,000 square feet of heated and cooled space and ample parking. It was built <br /> as a service c nter for a utility and does not lend itself for court or office <br /> use (as in government) therefore, one could spend a sizable amount in renovation <br /> cost for either use we might select. The estimated cost of acquisition will <br /> probably be above $200,000. There remains still another problem in that it is <br /> a non-conforming use in a residential district. It would remain to be seen <br /> whether one could expand in the future. <br />