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in. We have been averaging 180-212 inmates, and our maximum capacity is 236. Chairman Scurlock felt the answer to some extent is the lead time. Although you are talking about 38-40 beds being available now, when you consider a referendum, bidding, construction, etc., you are talking about 21 years before you can occupy the tacility, and we will need those beds. Commissioner Wheeler stressed that we are in a position where we are making do to keep felons that should be in maximum security in minimum security right now, and the Phase III project is maximum security.. The Board returned to discussion of proposed changes in design, and Chairman Scurlock believed one of the major design changes that increased costs was the kitchen. There were also some changes in the admitting area and -the clinic and medical area. He asked if the kitchen as proposed will be adequate for all future phases. Mr. Sebring stated that it should be adequate as it is designed to serve 1,200 meals per sitting. They do not have all the equipment in to serve that many at this point, but they are providing the space for it to be installed in the future. They, will put in enough equipment to serve at least 600 per sitting. John Silver reported that, including Future Pods E and F, the total anticipated future inmate capacity is 1,200. Commissioner Wheeler stressed that he went through two years of study to come up with projections on inmates and still fell far short. We do not want to keep on doing this. Commissioner Eggert pointed out that if we don't have a core situation that is adequate to begin with, it is harder and harder to add to it. It is much cheaper to put it in in the beginning. Commissioner Bird wished to know about the staffing needs for this addition as he did not want any surprises this time. Captain Reese advised that approximately 56 additional staff will be required for Phase III. We have 88 now. 44 DEC 6 1988 BOO 75 Fl: c 295