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M i i <br />Commissioner Eggert recalled that when this came up <br />previously, there was concern about setting precedent, but her <br />concern was what is being done to maintain one of the County's <br />assets. It sounds like nothing is being done, although she <br />remembered that the roof had been repaired. <br />Director Dean advised that routine maintenance has been done <br />on the building and they had to jack up the floor the year before <br />last. <br />Commissioner Bird asked if a couple of window units could be <br />installed without triggering other requirements, and Director Dean <br />understood that the Building Department would require the other <br />upgrades simultaneously. <br />Discussion ensued about code requirements for central versus <br />window air -conditioners: insulation, windows, and electrical and <br />liability if requirements were not met. Director Dean advised that <br />a fan had been installed about three years ago to try to ventilate <br />the building and avoid costs presently under discussion. <br />Chairman Macht suggested staff thoroughly investigate costs <br />for the improvements, locate possible funding sources and return <br />with a report. He hoped some funding could come from sales tax at <br />the end of the period, so they could proceed to do what should be <br />done. He believed County -owned buildings ought to be brought up to <br />standard or disposed of. <br />Ester Rymer, Building Division Director, confirmed that the <br />building would still have to meet the State's energy code <br />requirements if window units were installed, meaning insulation, <br />proper windows, and so forth. <br />Commissioner Adams thought perhaps, because of the building's <br />age and community use, it might qualify for some grant funding. <br />Elaine Johnson, a member of the Women's Club and near neighbor <br />of the building, spoke in support of the request. <br />Chairman Macht believed that if the building were upgraded the <br />rental fees would increase and the County might realize more <br />income.. <br />Commissioner Bird asked if they would have to issue an RFp for <br />an architect for something this small, but Administrator Chandler <br />was not 100% sure at this point that we would need an architect and <br />would try to do without, if possible. <br />Chairman Macht thought that perhaps the Women's Club might be <br />able to obtain the services of an architect on a pro bono basis if <br />one was required. <br />CONSENSUS was that staff would gather information, determine <br />costs, investigate possible -funding sources, and report back. <br />33 Bou 94 Fa.cc854 <br />April 11, 1995 <br />