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PIP— O CT 5 1993 ei racy9 Administrator Wright asked for direction from the Board in regard to finding space for courtrooms. Vice Chairman Scurlock stated that he personally felt we should start hunting space and one of the areas he felt we should consider is the church located near the Administration Building. Administrator Wright reported that.he already had architect John Calmer provide a rough idea of what would be required to use the church for this purpose, and he felt it would amount to about $400,000. In further discussion as to space for a fourth courtroom, Commissioner Lyons noted that the 2001 Building was satisfactory for quite a while. He also discussed the possibility of someone building us the space and leasing it back. Vice Chairman Scurlock brought up the possibility of using the Commission Chambers, which are empty quite frequently, and Attorney Brandenburg confirmed that court has been held in the City chambers. Administrator Wright noted that they are looking for a semi-permanent type facility as this space will be needed for at least two years. Discussion ensued as to the parking requirements if another function were added to this building, and the Administrator felt we must get a permanent arrangement on the parking lot we don't own. He noted in the event we ever are prohibited from parking on the canal bank, we will have to develop the lot we just cleared across the canal and build a bridge. He stated that he will accelerate the development of the parking lot across the street. The Administrator reminded the Board that the County Judge never has had any input on this problem of relocating the courtroom, and he felt the Chairman should negotiate with him on this. The Board agreed.