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10 DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR REMODEL OF FEDERAL BUILDING — Richardson stated that the facilities committee met last Thursday for 2 hours with Jack and Marvin Webb. They discussed all aspects of the project. As a note of clarification Mr. Webb's agreement is $39,750.00 and this includes design, bid aspects it is an inclusive fee from start to finish. Mr. Webb also saved about $5,000.00 by attaining the plans from GSA. It is not easy getting information from GSA. The mains goal is to provide efficient work space and retain quality employees. They will be moving 8 employees there will be 10 offices and 1 conference room. There will be a total of 4,859 square feet there are 9 foot ceilings and the restrooms have 8 foot ceilings. They will use 85% of the HVAC system and 90% of the fire sprinklers. The committee discussed possible cost savings by eliminating the 2 private bathrooms at $14,104.00 and they could eliminate the sound proofing at$12,000.00 but they do not want to remove these 2 items. There are some possible cost savings on page 6 of 8 to eliminate the fin tubes along the base boards for$3,600.00. These are heaters along the base board and they do not need them, They will be using a temperature control energy management system that would provide zone heat rather than thermostats. The total per square foot cost would be $81.77. Most of the modifications would be in the center area for the offices. Jane stated that over the weekend she made some calls to contractors that build commercial buildings and ask what the cost would be for a new building similar to the Federal Building. They quoted $200.00 to $300.00 per square foot so for the 4,859 square foot building at $250.00 a square foot that would be $1,214,750.00. At $81.77 we are ahead of the game. They want a building that will last for 50 years and to do the best for the taxpayers. Mr. Berggren addressed the future needs and he suggested relocation of the entire county attorney office. Jerry is back and they will be setting up a time to discuss the long range plans. Jane also noted that Mr. Arnold stated at the last meeting we need to use the space as it can best be used. These plans have been approved by Dena Sanford with National Park Department. There were a lot of steps involved to acquire the building and to also have the plans approved. She stated that she understands that there is an alternative plan but it would not be responsible to use plans that are absent of an architect or engineering professionals and she would urge the board to do it right. We need to keep in consideration the long range plans for this project. Richardson made a motion and Lanfear seconded to approve the plans for the Federal Building as drawn up by Marvin Webb & Company. Lanfear stated as he thought about this it was obvious that there have been problems making a decision. This is the only real plan and he does not like the price tag but we need to go ahead or lose the building, it has been six months. Paint and carpet is not a good layout and we will use more room than they really need. We could move the offices and then make changes as we go but it would be harder and more expensive. Construction cost go up 5% a year and we hired Mr. Webb and Mr. Berggren to make a recommendation and they did. They did the job we paid them to do and we need to listen to them. This is the best workable plan we have and if it is rejected we are starting over again and losing money. Construction costs are going up and going cheap will make it more expensive in the long run. Bredthauer noted information from Berggren study. Discussion was held and the Berggren study has not been presented to the board yet. She questioned the square footage Berggren 7