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Mr. Ramos advised that about 10% expansion capability has been built in. Dr. Berman confirmed that there is a 10/15% growth factor. He advised that this is a building that is intended to service us well into the next century; however, with the programs that keep changing constantly, it is hard to predict. For instance, Mr. Gal.anis has about 12 people now, and we didn't project that was going to happen until 1992. We got a grant when the program came on for cocaine baby followup, and that requires another nurse. Our planned 15% expansion factor was based on our growth pattern over the last few years. Commissioner Scurlock suggested that possibly with more flexible hours of operation, etc., you could expand the usage of the facility, and Dr. Berman advised that the Clinic facilities are extremely flexible. Each section is set up with modules that can be changed around for different uses. It was intentionally planned that way because we did not want to lock ourselves into specific spaces that might not be fully utilized. Commissioner Bowman wondered if we should look farther ahead and plan for adding a third floor in the future as she did not believe that would exceed the height limitation. Dr. Berman cautioned that you must consider the parking space available on the site, which is all locked in. He also felt that for the long range, we would be better off looking at satellite units in other parts of the county. Commissioner Bowman thought that satellites would cost more when you consider land values, but Dr. Berman felt this would serve the people better, and Mr. Ramos expressed his opinion that it would be cheaper to buy another piece of land than add a third floor. Chairman Eggert summarized that this project will total about,4 million fully equipped, landscaped, etc., and asked if there were any further questions. 27 J 141 19 -90 L BOOK ��.