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structural elements, such as adding exterior doors in the new Board meeting room, we would propose to bid and award Phase II to a single general contractor. If the design is set by December 31 plans could be prepared, regulatory and staff reviews conducted and bids solicited by the end of March 2010. Construction of Phase II is anticipated to be finished within six months of the Notice to Proceed. Funding and Cost This work was originally funded for $1,000,000 with Pay-As-You-Go funding in 2008- 2009. Budgetary constraints prompted the allocation to be directed toward other needs, however, so the work was put on hold as of July 1, 2008. The Board has recently enacted two separate actions that bring the total allocation for this project to $1,000,000: $425,000 approved for debt financing in fall/winter 2009 and $575,000 approved FY 2009-10 Pay-As-You-Go funds. Cost estimates for each phase of work will be provided after the revised scope of work has been vetted with the designer. The original project did not include costs for constructing a sprinkler system for the building, which is estimated to be in the range of $180,000--$200,000. However, based on preliminary estimates staff believes this cost is manageable within current allocations given the reduced scope of the renovation effort. Board of Elections Space Development Modifications at the GSC-A will be carried out somewhat contemporaneously with work at the Link Center. It is likely the Human Resources Department will relocate to the Link Center first in order to vacate space which will be used for offices by the Board of Elections. Board of Elections should be able to occupy the building no later than November 4, 2009. The work in the new office space for Board of Elections at GSA-A requires cosmetic changes (paint and carpet) with minimal carpentry work expected. Asset Management and Purchasing Services (AMPS) staff intends to coordinate this work among the service providers to ensure on-time delivery of the space to the Elections staff. Minimal work which may be required in other parts of the building where voting equipment may be stored or meeting rooms established will be completed after other GSC-A occupants are relocated to the Link Center. The Board will recall from their June 2, 2009 agenda material, the work at the GSC-A is being funded through HAVA grant funds. Public Information Information will be released to the public to alert them to the potential changes when the intentions have been finalized for this project Capital project staff and representatives from the affected Departments will work through the Clerk's Office and the County's IT department to ensure information is released in a timely manner and kept up to date on the County's website. Commissioner Hemminger asked if the downstairs area could still be used for a meeting room during the renovations and Pam Jones said yes, until construction is begun in July, 2010. Commissioner Pelissier said that the Board has not discussed what it needs in terms of office space.