Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an amended Interlocal Agreement with Bell County for the relocation of the Bell County Killeen Annex.
Summary
DATE: June 7, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kent Cagle, City Manager
SUBJECT: Amended Interlocal Agreement - Relocation of Bell County Killeen Annex
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City Council and Bell County Commissioners Court have been discussing opportunities to relocate County offices to Downtown Killeen. On March 8, 2022 City Council approved an Interlocal Agreement to provide funding for the demolition of the First National Bank downtown building.
Bell County has requested an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement requesting the City acquire the First National Bank downtown building, demolish the structure, and convey the property to the County at no cost within twelve months of the signed agreement.
The County will agree to construct a new building with at least thirty thousand (30,000) square feet within thirty-six months of receipt of the property.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. City Council can accept Bell County’s Interlocal Agreement amendment.
2. City Council can reject Bell County’s request to amend the existing Interlocal Agreement.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
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CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This project will need approval of the Historic Preservation Board if the First National Bank building is demolished.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The total cost of demolition will be borne by the City. The estimated demolition cost is $300,000.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
One-time expenditure.
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Yes, funds are available in Governmental CIP Fund account 349-8934-493.69-03.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the amended agreement with Bell County.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Interlocal Agreement - Amended