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7' 1 Administrator Wright reported that we are also looking at relocating some of the offices in the Courthouse. We have a request from the Public Defender and others for space that does not exist. Chairman Scurlock noted that we are in a situation where we approved the renovation of a fourth courtroom and are now trying to get bids. He stated that he has heard that we have not received any bids and he believed we will not receive any bids on that project unless it is on a cost plus basis because of the unknown factors in such a renovation. The architect has requested an extension of time, and the Chairman felt we may very well get into a situation where we will not have a finite figure for that project. The courtroom is a high intensity use, and he believed we may have to re-evaluate use of that space, i.e., possibly putting the State Attorney or Public Defender there and looking for another space for the Judges. Chairman Scurlock informed the Board that Pastor Buddy Tipton of the Central Assembly Church of God, which is located across from the County Administration Building, has indicated the entire complex is available in the range of $285,000, which is a significantly lower cost than that estimated for renovation for the fourth courtroom. Administrator Wright agreed with what the Chairman is saying because everybody in the Courthouse is clamoring for space right now; we are getting to the point where we will have to move someone out, and the question is who do we move? He noted that we will have to make the decision on the fourth courtroom when the bids come in. Chairman Scurlock again stressed that, after talking to many builders in town, he believed it will be a complex process to get that fourth courtroom constructed, and it is not the Commission creating the problem; it is just what exists. 49 JUL 18 19kQBuGr,7 PAGE62