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P OCT 211981 BOOK 4 7 FA;E bring that up at this time because he felt it would open up a prolonged discussion, and we are not at substantial completion and are not occupying the building. He further noted that we have never agreed to a $400 charge per day rather than $300 for the additional required days. Commissioner Scurlock commented that he has heard for the last eight months that we should not pay attention to the matter of extra days now, but wait until the end, and this causes him great concern. Mr. Kontoulas noted that under the contract, we have the right to retain liquidated damages, and right now we are holding a retainage of $313,173. He believed the request for additional days and the amount of retainage balance each other, and did not feel this matter should be dealt with now. Administrator Nelson commented that we acted in this manner on the Courthouse, when -the contractor asked for 66' days and we were only willing to give him 20, and we have not heard any further on this. Chairman Lyons stated that he was inclined to take the advice of Mr. Kontoulas on this matter. On Motion by Commissioner Bird, seconded by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved Change Order 68 - Administration Building in the amount of $3,046.24, with the normal stipulation that by approving the change order the County does not waive any rights it has to claim damages against the contractor or the architect because of omissions or other reasons that may arise. On Motion by Commissioner Bird, seconded by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved Change Order 69 - Administration Building issuing a credit in the amount of $178.95, with the normal stipulation that by approving the change order the County does not waive any rights it has to claim damages against the contractor or the architect because of omissions or other reasons that may arise. Iwo