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Contributed by: Joseph Kirchmer/YourHub.com on 9/21/2008

Officials with the Adams 14 school district are looking for an occupant to take over Adams City High School, which will close its doors to students for the last time after the school year is finished.

Board of education members recently voted to issue a request for proposal (RFP) in hopes of leasing the aging building to a potential bidder, said public information officer John Albright. The RFP is set to expire at the end of the month, he said.

The Commerce City high school, which first opened as Union High in 1904, will close this summer to make way for the new high school and community college currently under construction at 72nd Avenue and Quebec Street. The new school, which is being funded through a $78 million bond approved by voters in 2006, is scheduled to open next fall.

The district has held several meetings in recent months to gather feedback on what community members would like to see happen once the school closes, said board president Jeanette Lewis. She said the issue is an emotional one given the long history of the school.

"It's a grand old building that's served a grand number of people," Lewis said. "There is a need to make sure what we do with the school blends with the community and enhances home values in the area, rather than depleting them."

The idea of retaining ownership of the building has been discussed, she said, but board members are wary of the costs associated with upkeep and maintenance.

"I wouldn't say the board has completely closed the door on that idea yet," Lewis said. "But if you keep the building and board it up, then what does that mean for the community?"

If the district is unable to lease the building, board members will consider selling the space, Albright said. An appraisal conducted six months ago valued the property at approximately $5.1 million, though that figure doesn't take into account the costs associated with renovation, demolition and abatement, he said.

Lewis said the board hopes to make a final decision on the building by this summer.

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