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MAR 31982 9 FAE 92 They would be available for a trip to Vero Beach, on March 16, 1982, at a cost of $300.00 per day each, plus travel expenses. During their trip they would research the possibility of hypersensitiv ty to the environment, of certain courthouse employees. Interviews would be conducted with those who are experiencing problems and an evaluation would be made. Review of previous test results and associated data would result in a written report. This report would make recommendations for additional testing or referral to other specialists. 1. Instruct Staff to contact Dr. Husting and Dr. Alexiou5 in regards to a visit to Vero Beach on March 16, 1982. 2. Contact others in this field. Alternative Flooring for the Courthouse 1. Replace the carpet in the County Courtroom and Judges' Chambers with vinyl asbestos tile, 1/8 inch. Price includes removal and floor preparation for this area. Price is $,6520.00. 2. Replace carpet in Courtroom and Judges' Office complex with Armstrong Vinyl Corlon, a sheet vinyl material. Price would include removal of old carpet and floor preparation and the total cost is $8,025.00. Actual breakdown on pricing of the Courthouse separate, $4,225.00 and the Judges' Office complex separately would be $3,800.00. There is a possibility to sand and refinish the existing parquet in the Courtroom, however, this will depend on the style wood and mastic which as been applied. The cost could be greater and time involved longer. It has been pointed out previously that an acoustical problem may exist in the Courthouse without carpet. 3. A carpet has been located which can be certified not to contain formaldehyde. Original estimates previously discussed during the March 23 meeting of the Commission -were for County Judge suite, Circuit Judges suite and County Courtroom — Staff estimates the cost of the removal and replacement with carpet in the Judges' area and Courtroom would cost approximately $8,000.00: This figure was not broken down separately by the contractor, however, the cost could be isolated should the Board decide to replace the flooring with carpet. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING No funds are presently budgeted for this expense. Therefore, Staff requests direction from the Board on funding.