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MAY 2 3 1984 BOOK 57 FACE 13 <br />and relocate them in the criminal justice complex, and Judge <br />Charles Smith advised it would be very difficult to split up <br />the Circuit Court and he would recommend that the County <br />Court be moved first. <br />Commissioner Lyons felt that if we decide to expand the <br />complex and remain in the present Courthouse site for the <br />next 10 years, all additional costs should be considered, <br />such as additional parking. We should get aggressive and <br />have a definite plan. <br />Chairman Scurlock agreed that additional parking in the <br />Courthouse area should be considered in next year's budget. <br />Commissioner Bird suggested that we go ahead today and <br />okay going out for bids and also instruct staff to.take a <br />look at additional parking. <br />Architect John Calmes explained that total estimated <br />cost of $285,000 included construction costs of $193,000, <br />$17,000 for the purchase and installation of recording and <br />amplification equipment, and $75,000 for furnishings. <br />He explained that the courtroom requires a sophisticated <br />sound system and that the air conditioning capacity must be <br />improved and updated according to UL requirements. The <br />present equipment would not be adequate to handle the <br />necessary load to meet the room capacity. He also noted <br />that there are substantial electrical improvements required. <br />Another prime consideration is the utilization of the <br />witness room. They have taken extra precautions to make <br />sure that room is soundproof. The acoustics of the <br />courtroom itself is very important, and the participants in <br />the courtroom must be able to hear what is being said. <br />Commissioner Bird asked if the limited ceiling height <br />would present any acoustical problems and Mr. Calmes said <br />that the ceiling height is less than he would like to see, <br />but they have taken this into account in their design <br />16 <br />