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~ ` -_ 4. The Architect will develop two schematic designs and present them to the Committee and to all Commissioner's who wish to attend. The designs will be put on ..,, . display for a period not to exceed two weeks to solicit public comments as well. _ _. Following the two week period, the Committee will direct the architect to continue schematic design development with one site design. 5. The Architect will present fully developed schematic design to the public and to the Commissioners at a public meeting. 6. The Architect will develop design drawings and present them to the Committee and to the affected County departments. Committee and staff will review and comment. The Architect will incorporate comments and make revisions as needed. 7. The Architect will present design drawings to the Commissioners and the public at a public meeting. The Architect will receive Commissioner and public comment. Commissioners may direct revisions as they see fit. 8. The Commissioners authorize the Manager to submit the Site Plan Approval applications, based on (possibly revised) drawings presented. 9. The Committee's tasks will basically be completed at this point; however, the Committee may be requested to reconvene to assist in specific tasks on an as needed basis. Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Hartwell to approve the CIP Projects Timetable as stated above. VOTE: UNANIMOUS NOTE: Commissioner Marshall will serve on the task force for the Human Services Complex and Commissioner Halkiotis will serve on the task force for the Government Services Center. All Commissioners will be informed of the meetings scheduled by the different committees and a periodic report will be presented to the Commissioners. ~; Discussion ensued on the scope of the Animal Shelter project. A report was .. -.:~ given by Dail Dixon and Associates on the building and what would be included in the project. He showed the existing facility and what would be added to the building that would accommodate the increased use of the present site. The largest area at the rear of the shelter would have forty new dog runs, a kitchen, storage room and a euthanasia room. The square foot cost for kennel runs is $106. The total estimated cost to build the entire project would be $440,000. If there were ten less dag kennels the estimated cost would be $395,000. These figures are based on past history and may be higher or lower than estimated. The Board discussed soliciting bids for. the base project with thirty kennel runs with an alternate bid of forty kennel runs and bids for the base project of forty kennel runs without the conference room. Chairman Carey and Commissioner Hartwell stated they disagree with allocating $400,000 for a project that was originally projected to cost $300,000. John Link indicated he would work with the AFS on further refining an alternate approach. He recommended going with a base of thirty runs and working with APS on the alternates of adding another ten runs and increased office area. The Board agreed with this recommendation. They also encouraged a cost-sharing approach for this project if the cost exceeds the $300,000 as scheduled. Pat Sanford, Director of the Animal Shelter, emphasized that the project had been scaled down. The need for space is because of the increase in human population. She stressed that the animal shelter still remains a beacon for its humane programs. The shelter has the support and confidence of area citizens as shown by the passing of the bond referendum and the volunteers that work at the shelter. Lee Yakutis, humane officer for the Animal Protection Society, stated that the forty additional dog runs would bring the total to 79. This would bring the shelter