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Jack Zitterkopf stated he anticipated that he may be the first occupant of the facility and some work will need to be done so he asked a local architect, Marvin Webb, who is interested in historical restoration to give him a proposal for his fees. They need to know what can and cannot be done. Lancaster noted that it will be more difficult with a historical building and she also reported the tax credits may be moving forward. Richardson noted that it is good to know about the tax credits. Quandt the stated the Courthouse and federal building are part of down town and it is important to make these viable buildings. 11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE -The old juvenile diversion part that is being remodeled for the public defender will be done at the end of the month and Mr. Piccolo is requesting that they have furniture that is comparable to the county attorney. Kaylene Weller met with Shirley Schultz from Eakes and they presented the proposal for the new furniture and there is also a proposal for new phones from BTS. Quandt asked where the funds would come from for the furniture and asked if this could be next fiscal year. Stacey Ruzicka expressed concern about seeing claims for furniture coming from the building and land improvement reserve fund. There is a line item for the renovation of the public defender's office. Discussion was held. Arnold stated that the best way to track what the project has cost is to use one line item. Schuppan asked how much lead time there would be before it is done and it will be about 3 weeks out. Piccolo stated that this part would be about 1/3 of the proposed $55,000.00 Lancaster stated the intent is to furnish this office appropriately. Lancaster made a motion and Quandt seconded to approve all of the $55,000.00 and come back with more details and to approve the phone system. Discussion was held. Lancaster amended the motion and Quandt seconded to approve half of the furnishings and the full cost of the phone proposal. This would come out of the renovations line item. Discussion was held and Lanfear stated it does not make sense to approve half of the furnishings and they need to make sure that this is a state bid. It is important to have the appropriate documentation. Discussion was held to run it through the renovations line item. Lancaster amended her motion and Quandt seconded to approve all of the furnishing for the entire project and the phone system with the stipulation that it meets the requirement for a state bid and authorize the chair to sign. Mr. Zitterkopf looked at the county purchasing act and it notes a cooperative purchasing agreement that is established by a group of entities would comply with purchasing. The vote on the motion to approve the purchase of the furnishings and the phone system was taken. Arnold, Lancaster, Lanfear, Purdy, Quandt, Richardson and Schuppan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. 7