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12. C GENERAL SERVICES <br />12.C.1. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER HVAC <br />RE -COMMISSIONING <br />General Services Director Thomas Frame recapped the memorandum and supporting data <br />(pages 123-276 of backup) to provide background and a detailed review and analysis of an <br />investigation undertaken by staff in conjunction with industrial hygienists Banks Clark of <br />Environment Safety and Health (ESH), and Dr. Phil Morey of Environ, to detect the source/s of <br />odors reported by certain occupants of the Judicial Center at the County Courthouse. He <br />provided an overview of the action plan (pages 127 & 128) developed by staff to implement Dr. <br />Morey's recommendations, and divulged that an infrared camera survey of the exterior and <br />interior building performed by Mr. Clark showed no increased elevations of moisture (which <br />would indicate significant mold issues) inside the building. Director Frame conveyed his desire <br />to continue taking a pro -active position, and since one more odor complaint had been received <br />after the studies were done, he presented staff's recommendation to hire a commissioning <br />agent/engineer, The Phoenix Agency (who performed the original commissioning of the <br />Courthouse building), to evaluate the mechanical system at the Courthouse for problems. <br />Facilities Manager Lynn Williams, responding to Chairman O'Bryan's inquiry, <br />confirmed that another odor complaint had been received on January 11, 2010, and conveyed his <br />belief that the air pressurization system at the Courthouse building was allowing odors, such as <br />flavored coffee and chemical deodorizers, to migrate from one space to another. He pointed out <br />that no moisture presence was found to suggest a mold colony or water intrusion, nor have there <br />been further complaints of odor. <br />Additional conversation ensued, as staff provided further details and responded to the <br />Board's questions regarding the HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system at the <br />Courthouse and the proposed re -commissioning of the Courthouse building. <br />14 <br />February 9, 2010 <br />