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DEG 15 1287 eooF 70 FF. Please note that the above cost proposals include consulting fees and projected out-of-pocket expenses. The Courthouse Advisory Committee recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the Chairman to execute a contract with Architects Design Group of Winter Park, Florida for performance of the above referenced work for a total fixed fee of $38,980. Please note that this amount includes travel expenses of 1,000. This matter is scheduled for your consideration at the December 15, 1987 Board of County Commissioners meeting. Administrator Balczun advised that Architect's Design Group has agreed to include within its proposed structure an analysis of our 5th courtroom space needs. Commissioner Bird asked if there is some way we can expedite that part of it, and Administrator Balczun advised that condition could be made part of the contract award; however, the firm is amenable to that. Commissioner Wheeler wondered if they could do that without having all the information. He felt, however, it is going to be important to know where we are going with the whole complex. He understood the architect will incorporate into the study the type of courtroom need; the location, whether we need a grand jury hearing room, a non -jury trial room, a 6 -member jury room, a 12 -member jury room, one courtroom, two courtrooms; and whatever is needed in the interim. In addition, they will be looking at space alternatives other than the Public Defender's Office, and Commissioner Wheeler advised that he suggested that they look at the Pocahontas Building across the alley and other buildings in the area that are available. Chairman Scurlock absolutely concurred that we should have a long range plan instead of just reacting to immediate needs. Commissioner Wheeler hoped to have something back to the Board in 3 months so that we can move on this thing and get the judges their other courtroom. 24 M M