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Architect Block noted that the site is about 5 acres, about 1 acre of which is the Volunteer Ambulance Squad. The out -parcel frame buildings will be demolished. They essentially took the building itself and said what could we do with it. Mr. Block noted that, as shown in the pictures, it looks pretty bad, but most of it is a clean-up situation. They were mainly concerned about the structure, but determined that it is structurally very sound. The roof has a lot of problems, but related to waterproofing, not structural problems. The next step was to consider the existing recreation office space, what they are operating under now, and what is projected for ten years. He believed it is a conclusion that without the county area input, the City over the next 10 years would have their act together and probably not expand greatly beyond what they are now. As to cost, they used City building standards. Chairman Scurlock expressed his concern as to whether it can be an environment that the people using the facility will be happy working in. Architect Block believed, particularly with the function they are dealing with, that they can do some real fun things with color, awnings, etc., much more easily than if it were just the normal office building. Chairman Scurlock asked if they are considering using this for programs as well as administration, and was advised it is intended mainly for administration, registration, and storage. Chairman Scurlock envisioned that if we do get into overall countywide recreation, it will require a considerable administra- tive complex. Architect Block advised that what they have programmed is about double the space they have now. He noted they can build a new building for about the same dollars, but in renovation, they will end up with twice the space. He advised that Director Callahan came up with a program, and he applied the function to it. They did make provision for a good deal of expansion. 'JUS 11 BOOK .73 f'r,E 11