County Property Issues

Opinion # 99-044
Discussion of county leasing otherwise unused space in the probate judge's office through fair bidding process.

Opinion # 99-187
Discussion advising that sheriff does not have statutory authority to own or lease property, and that the county commission is authorized to enter into contracts and leases necessary to provide building for sheriff.

Opinion #2000-228
Discussion of the sale or lease of real property by the Escambia County Board of Education.

Opinion # 2001-187
Discussion of Supreme Court holding that the creation or increase of tax revenues does not serve a public purpose sufficient to authorize a governmental entity to donate property to a private industry or company.

Opinion # 2002-048
Discussion of use of public property by a school bible club.

Opinion #2002-063
Discussion of requirement that the services of a registered architect be retained for the alteration of an existing building.

Opinion #2002-077
Discussion of requirement that a county board of education receive adequate compensation for any transfer of real property. See also, Opinion #2002-094.

Opinion #2002-094
Discussion of requirement that county board of education receive adequate consideration for the lease of real property, even if the consideration is nonmonetary. See also Opinion #2002-077.

Opinion #2002-201
Discussion of several issues related to whether a city may lease property owned by the mayor or have the mayor donate the property to the city.

Opinion #2002-202
Discussion providing that a municipality cannot lease property from the son of a municipal judge but may lease out part of a municipal building to commercial interests for fair market value rent.

Opinion #2002-217
Discussion of the proper roles of the county commission, sheriff, and courthouse security committee with regard to security in the courthouse, and providing that the county commission has the ultimate authority to change the locks on the courthouse.

Opinion # 2002-283
Discussion providing that an automobile purchased by the county for the use of a constable remains the property of the county.

Opinion # 2003-020
Discussion providing that a county commission may provide office space, utilities, and supplies to court referral programs if the county commission determines that a public purpose is served.

Opinion # 2004-040
Discussion providing that abandoned or unclaimed property held by the sheriff that is not evidence in a criminal case should be submitted to the State Treasurer for disposition under the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act.


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