County Manager Seeks New Administrative Facility

Lee County would invest in a $2,000,000 Lee County Administration Facility in 2010 if recommendations by County Manager John Compton are followed. The recommendation is included in the county's Capital Improvement Plan for the period 2009-2013 that totals some $43,000,000. The plan assumes the passage of the 1/4 sales tax increase which would increase the ability of the county of borrow money to fund the capital projects.

The plan calls for renovation of an undetermined existing building to accommodate 20 offices with total space needs of 4600 sq. gt. Administration, Finance, and Human Resources would move to this facility and will free up space for the Department of Social Services and the Health Department. The justification for the building is increasing staff.

[note picture may not be representative of yet undetermined building plans.]