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one chair from another chair and one desk from another. Each department within the libraries requires a certain type chair and a certain type table, a learning center, etc. These people have agreed to come in and take the interior design, specify the furnishings, do all the interior decorating, color coordination, the signage, etc. They draw up the specs and review the bids. It was noted that the consultant's charge is about 9% of the total furniture package, and Chairman Eggert pointed out that is their cap. Commissioner Scurlock wished to be sure that staff intern- ally will be comparing their specs and the price on those items in terms of alternatives, and Director Dean assured him they would. Commissioner Bird did feel it is necessary to have some expertise beyond our staff to handle the color coordination and provide the proper furniture for the different functions in the libraries, but he also did believe it probably would have been better if this had been incorporated in the original contract. Director Dean pointed out that one problem is that we had such difficulties with the architect on the North County Library that he did not believe we would want them to be doing this. Commissioner Scurlock inquired about the estimated number of hours involved, and Director Dean advised they did not give an exact number of hours, but they did give a cap on it. They also did say that if we could use the same specs on the furniture for both buildings, it would cut down on the hours. Commissioner Bowman felt the fact that this includes both libraries makes it a reasonable price for the service. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Com- missioner Bowman, Commissioner Wheeler voting in opposition, the Board by a 4-1 vote, approved the additional services as described above; approved Budget Amendment #050 to take the monies from the 1 ~j - MAR 3 199p ooK FA�,� 5