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M The second phase of this alternative is keyed on what the School District intends to do about additional space for their administrative operations. They presently occupy approximately 20,000 square feet of space, in the east wing of the Administration Building complex. Staff met with Roger Dearing, School District Superintendent in an effort to determine how and when they were going to address their administrative space needs problem. He stated that they definitely need more space for their operations. However, a specific analysis had not been prepared to date. In the general discussion alternatives ranged from relocating this operation in another building, to staying in their present location and expanding should the Board of County. Commissioners move out. However, should the School District decide to vacate their present location, County Administration could move into that area. This 20,000 square feet of additional space could possibly prolong new construction of an additional wing. That would have to be evaluated at the time, the -move takes place. If the district moves, a modified version of one of the options suggested by VOA could be implemented. That is to demolish the wing presently occupied by the School District, construct a multi story wing, and renovate the remaining portion of the old Administration Building. The exact size of this new wing and number of stories would be determined at the appropriate time, since square footage had been added with 4th floor and court yard. If the School District remains in their present location a new wing could be located to the east of the present building. The exact size would be determined at the appropriate time Incorporated into any of these alternatives would be the HVAC renovations that are scheduled. The Architect/Engineer that is hired would be charged with the task of evaluating which ever - alternative selected and recommend the appropriate modifications. Alternative III could greatly change what was originally recommended by the consultant for renovations to the Administration Building HVAC system. If Alternative III is pursued available budgeted dollars would not cover the projected cost. Therefore, staff would recommend that all the surplus buildings, old Health Clinic, Courthouse Annex, and State Attorney Building, be sold to off -set some of the additional cost of this Alternative. Storage that was originally scheduled for the old State Attorney building would have to be addressed. This could be remedied by using part of the renovated old courthouse should that project take place. I _ Long range Alternative III may be most cost effective. However, in developing Alternative III a lot of assumptions were made as related to construction cost and structural feasibility. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that a professional architect/engineering firm be hired under the guidelines of the Consultant's Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA). Once engaged, part of their scope of work would be: Bou 94 FACE. 799 APRIL 49 1995 51