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• • contractors be given preferred consideration either individually or in partnership with an out -of -county firm as permitted by Florida Statutes. (5) That the proposed County Administration Building should not contain any facility that would serve as competition to the private sector except for a limited service cafeteria. (6) That the County Commission accept the following general description for the character of the building. The proposed County Administration Building should be efficient, functional, flexible, inviting, durable, safe, cost-effective, and easily maintained with interior spaces that are welcoming of the public and are in an exciting and pleasant environment for County employees. It shall have a landscape setting that takes advantage of our sub -tropical climatic zone and have a well - lighted and landscaped parking that is in reasonable proximity to the building's entrances. The building should enlighten the cultural senses of the community and be a pleasant experience to visit whether or not one has business with the County. The building should not be exalted but have an image of restrained dignity. (7) An extension of 20`" Street north to Aviation Boulevard shall be a mandatory requirement of this project. (CLERK'S NOTE • The above recommendations were taken nearly verbatim from Mr Veron's remarks so that the motion later adopted would be clear and complete.) Commissioner Ginn then introduced Arthur Jewett and listed his credentials. Arthur Jewett spoke to the systems which would be required within a new County Administration Building . He first explained the system shortfalls of the existing Indian River County Administration Building. It was found to be clean but with many deficiencies, including safety and security. He displayed several photographs on the overhead projector to illustrate many of his descriptions and conclusions. He stressed that a new building has to be designed with the future in mind and all systems within that building plan should anticipate future expansion. If this is done, future expansion can be accomplished at minimal cost. The new building will require the following: mechanical systems, electrical June 18, 2002 37 Cis