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F'", FEB 31987 BOOK 6 71A'Ur?a_,� expensively. The architect's services were donated originally but because of the extra requirements, there will be some fees for the architect and some engineering fees, as well as impact fees from the County. Commissioner Eggert felt it would be possible to do at least a first phase for $250,000. Commissioner Bird felt that way also, but advised the archi- tect said that based on today's construction costs, it would be about $48 a foot to build the original building. He felt the workshop is needed to decide whether the building could be scaled down further and still be functional and provide the facilities they need. Chairman Scurlock believed that is inconsistent with the action of this Board. He felt the Commission Minutes of December 16th reflect very clearly that the majority of the Board voted in favor of conveying the deed to the School Board and made it plain that we do not want that deed back. These are PECO funds which are conveyed to the school system; it is their building project; and they should be involved in setting the budget and identifying the cost. As to the role to be played by the Board of County Commissioners, the Chairman believed that we indicated willingness to participate at some level not only in an annual budget, but in some of the potential initial construction cost, and this is what he felt needs to be conveyed to the School Board rather than have an open agenda meeting. Commissioner Bird agreed it has been the Commission's position to deed the land to the School Board, and it is their land to build this building, but he informed the Board that Superintendent Burns apparently is going to recommend that once this is built, they would offer it back to the county. The Chairman and Commissioner Eggert both stressed that this already has been discussed and the county has indicated what we would do. The Chairman agreed the County does have a responsi- 48