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~ :=~~~G He stated that after a study of the Grady Brown Buildings and if the Grady Brown Buildings "made sense" it would be appropriate to take the County's space requirement and project them into a schematic plan for the remodeling of the Grady Brown School which would enable the Board to develop cast estimates far the renovation. He stated that his firm would work with the County to determine the best situation for the County if the Grady Brown Buildings proved not to be feasible. In reply to Commissioner Gustaveson's question concerning jail facilities, Mr. Anderson stated that a jail facility must be in accordance to Department of Corrections specificatiens. Mr. Anderson stated that his firm would negotiate a fixed amount for designing the facilities not to exceed 7~ of the construction cost. Mr. Anderson concluded that the Facility Study was a step by step orderly thinking process. By starting with what you have, determine what you need and how+well functions meet these needs, the problems and cost involved to satisfy those needs, and then look at alternatives and make a determination to proceed to the next level of detail. Mr. Anderson stated that a basic Facility Study would take 90 days, and a final Study would take 120 days. Chairman Garrett reminded the Board that the time was 10:30 p.m. and inquired if the Board wished to continued to finish the Agenda? Commissioner Pinney moved that the Board extend the time in order 'to complete the Agenda. Commissioner Whitted seconded the motion. All members voted aye. The motion was passed. The Chairman stated that the Board needed to make a decision on hiring an architect so that the Study could get underway. The Board agreed to meet on Thursday, December 11, 1975, at 7:3D p.m. to decide on an architect and possibly discuss other items. ~ Chairman Garrett referred to Item #3 on the Agenda: Consideration - of a contract with James Webb to perform architectural services in connection with the renovation of Northside School as a Mental Health Facility. Mrs. Garrett introduced James Webb, a Chapel Hill Architect. Mr. Webb stated that he had been associated with Mrs. Pat Walton of the Orange-Person-Chatham Mental Health Center, and her staff for some time and was familiar with their programs. Consideration of the Northside classroom space came to his attention two years ago when the space problem became critical for Mental Health: He stated that this architectual service is not tied in with the County's Facility Study but that a space analysis in relationship to all the function to take place in the Northside buildings had already been conducted at no charge. The recommended fee of 9~$ had been arrived at, as an equitable fee, based on the knowledge of what is involved, and through discussion with the County Manager and Ms. Walton. He stated that final plans for Northside must be certified through the Health Facility Administration in Raleigh which provides another layer of _ review and consideration and which also means that an architect must meet the requirements of the State Facility in Raleigh as well as the County Commissioners. - Ms. Walter informed the Board that Mr. Webb was the original architect for the Northside School when it was built. Commissioner Whitted inquired of Mr. Webb of the time required to complete his plans. Mr. Webb stated that he could start immediately and will need six months to prepare drawings and take bids for cost estimations. Commissioner Walker asked if other architects have been considered for possible lowest bids? Ms. Walton replied, "no" that Mr. Webb had developed the schematics for the purpose of the Construction Grant and the Mental Health Board felt they would save time and money by employing Mr. Webb.