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probably would have to spend another $10-15,000 to make it ready, or a total of about $30,000 for renovation. Commissioner Scurlock asked about the possibility of having a modular building, and Dr. Berman and Director Dean explained that was looked into that but the City would not allow it. Commissioner Bird wished to know if we renovate whether we would need to restore the building to its present condition at the end of the lease, and Director Dean stated that Mr. Cappelen only said the improvements would belong to him at the end of the lease. Commissioner Scurlock suggested a Motion to pursue a short term lease for the space in the Cappelen Building with as moderate alterations as possible; to authorize staff to proceed fast tracking the expansion of the service agreement with the architect for the Health Building and proceed on with the design and construction of a new Health Building; and to support the purchase of additional property. Administrator Chandler understood that if we lease, the funding would not come from the $500,000; we would have to find a source ourselves; and he was informed that is correct. Director Dean believed the renovations could come from those funds and further noted that we have funds in the budget to continue renting the present space through this fiscal year; so, we are only talking about whatever additional space we lease. Commissioner Scurlock stated that he would anticipate if we fast tracked this, we could begin construction and occupy a new building within two years. He believed that if we continue to have space crunches, we are going to have to identify specifi- cally what are totally essential services versus what is just nice to have. He had strong feelings about this. Commissioner Bird wished to clarify whether we wish to lease all the rest of the compartments available in the Cappelen Building, and Director Dean advised that only one is available 35 ell 5 11989 EOOK X15 F°J76l