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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: November 13, 2008 Action Agenda Item No. 3 SUBJECT: Properties Subject to Potential Divestiture DEPARTMENT: Purchasing and Central Srvcs. PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Building information INFORMATION CONTACT: Pam Jones (919) 245-2652 PURPOSE: To discuss seven properties which may be subject to divestiture by the County; and to discuss two additional properties owned by the County on Valley Forge Road. BACKGROUND: The Board has previously expressed interest in divestiture of County properties that may currently not be used to the highest and best use. Seven properties which may not meet that criteria and as such may be considered for sale are presented in the attached information sheets. They include: • Clerk of Court Annex, 112 N. Churton Street • Graham Building, 118 N. Churton Street • Homestead Community Center • Highway 49 old ABC store • Whiffed Building • 911 Center at New Hope Church Road (operation relocated) • Purchasing office, 129 East King Street The Board is further requested to discuss two additional properties on Valley Forge Road: Old Orange Enterprises building on Valley Forge Road The old Orange Enterprises building has been cited as the preferred location of a Value Added Center. A grant was recently obtained which would move the Center closer to fruition. Although the Board has recently approved the site for use by the value added center, this information is included to ensure a comprehensive discussion on the properties which may be removed from the County's inventory. Further, the information may be helpful as partnership contributions are developed.