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January 10, 2005 (Recessed Meeting) Page 48 Scenario #2: New 14,400 square foot Metal Building 96 inmates Project Cost (including construction costs and professional fees/ testing) - $1,697,000.00 Ms. Sifford also reported a higher population density in the area of the Industrial Count facility than in the vicinity of the Arena. Commissioner Privette questioned the use of house arrest to reduce the jail population and the possibility of using inmate labor if the facility is located at the Arena. Captain Paul Hunt provided a breakdown of the current inmate population of 210, including 19 serving a sentence, 13 waiting for transport and 178 pre-trial inmates. He explained that none of the 178 pre-trial inmates would be eligible for house arrest. Also, he stated that only sentenced prisoners can be used for inmate labor and that would require additional personnel to supervise them. Paul Bonsall of Ware Bonsall Architects reviewed a proposed schematic for a temporary jail facility to be constructed at the Arena. The plan provided for six 16-bed dormitories and allowed for future conversion of the space for use as storage for the Arena and a bath house for the Arena's RV campers. Mr. Bonsall estimated construction time would take approximately six to eight months after completing the bid process. Commissioner Freeman reported he visited the Industrial Court site on Saturday. He stated residents in the adjacent neighborhoods have safety concerns and do not want the temporary jail at that site. He also reported there are water problems in that area. There was discussion regarding the options of building the new facility at the Arena or upfitting the existing facility on Industrial Court, including the cost to the County, population density, etc. In regards to the Arena location, the Board addressed the following issues: where to site the facility on the property; required zoning amendment by the City of Concord to allow jail facilities in the Public Interest District; a sewer pump station upgrade; the effect on the County Fair; and the need to have a back-up plan in the event the zoning change is not approved by the City. Mike submitted Industrial Downs, Deputy by residents Court. Comity Manager, presented a petition that had been in opposition to locating the temporary jail on UPON MOTION of Commissioner Juba, seconded by Commissioner Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board agreed to go forward with Scenario #2 for a new facility at the Arena and Events Center to serve as the temporary jail and directed staff to begin rezoning procedures through the City of Concord. Further, the Soard agreed to amend the contract with Ware Bonsall Architects authorizing the firm to proCeed with the design of the temporary jail facility. The Board took a short recess. Chairman Carpenter reconvened the meeting at 6:24 p.m. (4) Review <if Coiimiehts from Open House Held on January 6 for Viewing of Justice Center Designs On January 6, 2005, an open house was held to give citizens an opportunity to review, comment and vote on four potential Justice Center schematic designs prepared by Ware Bonsall Architects. Kelly Sifford, Community Development Manager, presented the total number of votes that each option received. Option No. 4 was by far the most popular design with the public and staff for its functionality. She said the comments received at the open house were incorporated into the schematic design process resulting in a modification to Option NO.4. Pete Cayado of Ware Bonsall Architects reviewed the modification to Design Option NO.4. The housing unit footprint was turned sideways to address concerns about a shared.driveway and will leave the buildings at the intersection of Corban Avenue and South Union Street in place. Chairman Carpenter asked if the temporary jail could be located on the premises with the Justice Center. Mr. Cayado stated that topographic and