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0 Another matter that needs to be addressed at the time of any new construction would be the painting of the existing structure. Other considerations that might have an effect on the design, size and price involves the A/C system and in particular the chiller which was sized with a small amount of extra capacity. Finally, some recommendations which might be useful needs to be considered as options to the initial concept have been suggested from citizens. Staff has considered these issues and feels that a more in-depth analysis needs to be performed to determine the real needs and the costs that such needs may generate. As such, we tasked the selected architectural firm, Dow Howell Gilmore Associates, Inc. to prepare a proposal for a Phase I of the their services that would properly identify these needs, establish recommended priorities and quantify the costs. This would provide the data to allow the Board to decide what level of construction, service and costs that it would be willing to support. They have developed a scope that would accomplish these tasks for a fixed amount of $13,750 with the final report to be completed within six week of authorization to proceed. RECOMENDATION: Since the development of the items as outlined within the scope of services of the attached agreement, staff recommends the Board's approval of the agreement. General Services Director Tom Frame noted that the amount budgeted for the library is only $850,000 and that probably the needs are in excess of the original proposals. The whole building needs to be painted and the mechanical system may require some revision during expansion. These factors have been discussed with representatives of Dow Howell, the architectural firm, and they will bring back a presentation of the expansion plan for the Board's approval in about 6 weeks. Their presentation will also include recommendations for the North County Library. February 22, 2000