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<br />11.C.2 GENERAL SERVICES – APPROVAL OF FINAL GMP – NEW <br />COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – TURNER <br />CONSTRUCTION COMPANY <br />Steve Blum <br />New County Administration Building Project Manager discussed two <br />programs: savings of sales tax through the Owner Direct Purchase Program on most material items <br />costing more than $10,000, and value engineering. When these programs are exercised a savings <br />could amount to $250,000 to $300,000. The move-in schedule into the building now is March <br />2007. <br /> <br />There was a brief question and answer period. <br /> <br />Commissioner Bowden requested line drawing of the back of the building. <br /> <br />R. J. Martin <br />, 859 Island Club Square, Wabasso, was concerned that there is a <br />100% cost increase compared to the cost estimate by Ital Veron completed three years ago, and <br />wanted to know why the Board waited so long to build. Mr. Martin suggested having quarterly <br />updates to improve the operation and control cost. He requested being notified of those meetings. <br />Administrator Baird responded that there was no design three years ago and since <br />then prices climbed excessively. Now staff is in a position to give a good estimate. He has set <br />monthly meetings and he will include Mr. Martin on the mailing list. <br /> <br />Renee Renzi <br />, 301 Waverly Place, was concerned about the razing of the existing <br />County Administration Bldg., and what would happen to the Board of Education offices. She was <br />informed the Board of Education will remain in the building until the end of their lease and the rest <br />of the building will be turned into green space and a park. <br /> <br />17 <br />AUGUST 23, 2005 <br /> <br />