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K <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: The cost of the professional services related to the Primary Phase public <br />input process is not to exceed $15,000. The cost for the Branch programming exercise is not to <br />exceed $10,000. The balance of the cost relates to Preliminary Phase 1 due diligence and site <br />review assistance on the Brewer Lane Site (not to exceed $1,000) and the final report (not to <br />exceed $3,500) that will address both the Primary Phase public input process and the Branch <br />programming. <br />Both the Primary Phase process and the Branch programming will benefit the County and its <br />work regarding the contemplated Southern Branch Library whether or not the Brewer Lane Site <br />is ultimately selected for development. <br />Staff estimates reimbursable expenses (printing, travel, etc.) for Freelon Group Architects to not <br />exceed $1,500. <br />To date, the total Preliminary Phase 1 due diligence costs encumbered for the Southern Library <br />Site Selection Process is $5,000. This cost includes title assessment, existing site due diligence <br />information review provided by the site developer, and in -force land use permits analysis. There <br />are sufficient funds available within the Board approved Capital Project for engaging the <br />professional services for the Primary Phase public input process and Branch programming <br />exercises. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: <br />1) Receive an update regarding the Southern Library siting criteria process; <br />2) Award a professional services agreement to Freelon Group Architects of Durham, NC in <br />an amount not -to- exceed $29,500 for the facilitation of the 120 Brewer Lane Site Primary <br />Phase Pubic Input facilitation and southern branch programming; and <br />3) Authorize the Manager to execute the necessary paperwork upon final approval of the <br />County Attorney. <br />