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August 20, 2007 (Regular Meeting) Page 531 Construction Budget: Approximately 120,000 sf at $300/sf $ 36,000,000.00 Fees and Expenses: Schematic Design Stipulated fee based on to of the Construction Budget $ 360,000.00 Total Fee $ 360,000.00 Printing postage/deliver V, travel, etc. $ 15,000.00 Total Reimbursable Expenses $ 15,000.00 Schedule: Schematic Design - approximately 3 months There was a lengthy discussion between the Board and Mr. Ware on the following issues: amount of time required develop the schematic design drawings; amount of time required to receive comments on the drawings and approval from the State. Mr. Ware estimated a 90 day turn around on the schematic drawings with construction drawings ready to go out for bid six to eight months later. At the request of Vice Chairman Juba, Pete Cayado with Ware Bonsall Architects commented on additional staffing costs that could be incurred with a redesign of the housing unit. Mr. Ware and Mr. Cayado responded to a variety of questions from the Board. There was further discussion regarding the number cells versus beds; the need to use the proper terminology when calculating capacity; single cells versus double cells; relocating the kitchen and laundry facilities further away from the housing unit will result in increased personnel costs and decrease efficiency; relocation of the loading dock to Dnion Street would require road improvements; building the housing unit on additional land elsewhere; the same housing unit design may not be suitable on another site; future plans for the Courthouse etc. Chairman Carruth asked Sheriff Brad Riley to comment on staffing costs to transport prisoners from a satellite jail to the Courthouse. There was discussion on the Henrico County Jail and its 42 mile distance from the Courthouse. Sheriff Riley responded to additional questions from the Board. There was further discussion on the following issues: long-term operating costs; duplication or triplication of services; the estimated number of years the proposed facility will last; duplication of services will occur in the future; available methods that could be used to identify a future jail site; the need to secure additional property quickly; when the Board can expect a decision from the N.C. Court of Appeals; whether the housing unit will be built as planned or will a compromise be reached; the number of decisions the Board has made in the past related to the location, design and cost of the jail; etc. Chairman Carruth stated he was not in favor of redesigning the housing unit. He also commented on additional measures that could be taken to make the housing unit fit into the downtown community. There was further discussion on a design build concept. Commissioner White commented on his use of inaccurate information to determine the number of jail beds. He also stated his unwillingness to spend $375,000.00 of the taxpayers' money and to wait 19 more months. After further discussion, the Board decided not to take action on Contract Amendment No. 13. (H) APPOINTMENTS (H-1) Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee UPON MOTION of Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the resignation of Patricia Mullens from the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (ACHCAC) and appointed Cherita Jones Thomas to the ACHCAC for a one-year term ending August 31, 2007. (H-2) Cabarrus County Planning and Zoning Commission