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TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: "March 3, 1982 FILE: the Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: Neil A.Nelson 'SUBJECT: Carpet Replacement Courthouse County Administrator. FROM: C.B. .Har- fi, Jr., Ph.D REFERENCES: Meeting, February 26, 1982 Asst.to A min./Personnel Director DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS In response to the request from the Board of County Commissioners at the special meeting, held February 26, 1982, the Administration has explored items as directed. The Board directed the Administors office to secure a firm to remove the carpet in the North End of the Courthouse as soon as possible. The Board also requested recomm- endations of alternative flooring that could be used in this area. Three firms have been contacted with one reply to date. The Administration contacted an occupational physician with the University of South Florida with regards to a team of experts to explore the courthouse problem. NIOSH was also contacted and has declined an on -sight visit, however, they did state that they would be available for any future analysis of the carpet and/or adhesive. Arrangements have been made to relocate Judge Stikelether in the Lawyers Title Building during the removal of the carpet. Other locations within the Courthouse Building were explored, however, all rooms available contained the same carpet and adhesive as was used in his suite. The Annex area reserved for the forth courtroom was found to be unsatisfactory because of construction work in progress. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS Creative Floors, a local carpet dealer, has worked closely with the Administration in the inquiry of alternative flporing for the North End of the Courthouse. Two other firms have been contacted, however, have not replied with cost estimates at this time. Judge Stikelether was contacted by Staff and expressed a concern over the use of vinyl flooring in the Courtroom because of an acoustical problem with the electronic recording. The Judge also stated that Court Reporters, which are an alternative to electronic recording of court proceedings are difficult to obtain and are very expensive. It is his opinion carpet should be used in Courtroom C. Medical Investigating Team Staff checked with the University of South Florida, Department of Comprehensive Medicine, located in Tampa. We spoke with Dr. Lee Husting, Ph.D., Professor of Epidimiology. Dr. Husting stated that he and Dr. Nicolas G. Alexiou, M.D., would be avail- able and interested to evaluate the courthouse health problems. Dr. Alexiou is the Director of the Regional Center for Occupation- al Safety and Health. Dr. Husting also has a background in industrial hygiene. Both hold Masters Degrees in Public Health. MAR 31992 79 NOK 49 ThE 1