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He just wants to back off, talk to the consultants, and take <br />another hard Look at the whole situation. <br />Commissioner Scurlock commented that while he felt we could <br />use the existing buildings for some other purposes, he still was <br />committed to the idea of having a central facility under one <br />roof. <br />Commissioner Wheeler brought up the amount of rent we are <br />paying the 2001 Building, and Com -Scurlock noted that while we <br />may possibly save a million dollars now, the question that needs <br />to be considered is does that end up costing you more millions <br />over the years. <br />Commissioner Wheeler advised that they are looking at many <br />things, including security, and tomorrow, he and General Services <br />Director Dean and possibly some of the Judges, are going to look <br />at the Volusia County Courthouse. <br />Commissioner Scurlock felt we will be very shortsighted if <br />we don't look at telecommunications and how that would relate to <br />this building. <br />Chairman Eggert commented that when we were going through <br />the various facets involved with constructing the library, she <br />believed they always assumed a parking garage would have to be <br />built in the area. She has seen a lot of parking garages, and <br />they are not ugly. <br />Commissioner Wheeler pointed out that when you bank land for <br />parking, it always can be used later for a parking garage. <br />Commissioner Scurlock made the point that possibly one level <br />of a parking garage could be secured and used strictly for <br />delivering prisoners to the Courthouse. <br />Commissioner Wheeler stated that he is trying to keep an <br />open mind. He personally does prefer other types of parking, but <br />it depends on how it all comes together. <br />Commissioner Bird felt if we had unlimited land for parking <br />and willing sellers, that is one thing, but we don't have that <br />situation. <br />61 BOOK <br />