Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an amended Interlocal Agreement with Bell County for the relocation of the Bell County Killeen Annex.
Summary
DATE: July 19, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kent Cagle, City Manager
SUBJECT: Second Amendment to 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.
On June 14, City Council approved Bell County's amendment request 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 amendment included the County's agreement to construct a new building with at least thirty thousand (30,000) square feet within thirty-six months of receipt of the property.
This second amendment requests the City demolish the building and convey the property to the County on or before December 31, 2022.
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:
The Interlocal agreement conforms to City policy.
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, w...
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