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that need to be answered other than where we need the building, i.e., do we want surface parking versus a garage structure and how do we want to build the building - with a "Design Build" type arrangement, construction manager, etc. He believed those questions will be answered after we decide where we will put the building. Mr. Flick assured him that his model is technically correct; that it fits within all the zoning classifications of Vero Beach; and that it meets all requirements of the Code. Chairman Eggert asked whether the City has any problems with ingress and egress off 20th Street. Mr. Flick stated that he did not perceive any difficulty, and Asst. City Planner Dennis Ragsdale pointed out that not only the City, but the state and the county would be involved with 20th Street. Mr. Flick next introduced Larry Casey of Frank J. Rooney, Inc. Mr. Casey stated that he is not here to talk about the "Design Build" process, but he would say, for the record, that they know of about six counties in the State of Florida that have issued a Solicitation and Intent to Negotiate with a developer for public facilities. These counties are realizing that instead of taking their tax dollars and putting them into buildings, they can put them into parks, schools, road improvement projects, etc., and then, on a long term basis, lease the facilities from a development entity, which he claimed is much cheaper than the Initial costs of designing and building a building. In regard to issuing a RFP for a developer, Mr.. Casey described how they took a study, such as the Halback study, and in 45 days issued an RFP. He stressed that this brings private enterprise and creativity into the process. Mr. Flick has done this on his own and stimulated a lot of thought and ideas. Mr. Casey informed the Board that Frank J. Rooney, Inc., has built 8 government complexes and courthouses, all larger than what is proposed here, all of them on schedule and within budget. 23 JUN 131990 Bou 8 UJ t 4