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MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, that the Board accept the recommendation of the Courthouse Planning Committee and approve the project as submitted and authorize the County Administrator to proceed with the acquisition of that particular out parcel, reserving the right to move ahead with it or not when those prices and some finer details are brought back to the Board. Under discussion, Administrator Chandler asked for authorization, if that is the intent of the Commission' to go ahead and get appraisals, and Commissioner Scurlock stated that the Motion is to do whatever is necessary to proceed with the acquisition in a timely fashion. Commissioner Bird asked if Commissioner Scurlock's Motion had anything in it regarding a request to the City to participate in the funding of the acquisition of the out parcel, but Commissioner Scurlock felt that would be a separate motion to maybe authorize the Chairman to contact the Mayor to see if there could be a joint participation. He really felt it is time for the City to step forward and participate in the funding. They wouldn't have to pay for the whole thing, but a good faith effort would be appreciated. Commissioner Wheeler wished to announce that the Bar Association has offered to financially participate in the Law Library lounge area. Commissioner Bird inquired about the type of eating facilities that have been planned, and Architect Randy Park advised that they have provided adequate square feet that could be used for a vending machine snack area or something similar to what is in this building that could be run as a concession. Attorney Vitunac asked if it would affect the architect's recommendation in any way for placing the building on that site if we were to acquire the out parcel and have two full blocks. Mr. Park stated that they did consider plans for that parcel if it were acquired, but it would not change the design one iota. They would recommend that the out parcel become the future home for the Public Defender's Office and the State Attorney's Office. As a low-rise office building, it would complete the judicial campus. Commissioner Scurlock interjected that his Motion on the floor is to accept the design of the building as submitted, not turning it or changing it. Commissioner Bowman asked about possible expansion of the parking garage, and it was explained that people will be parking on 23 AAS 1992,