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3 <br /> allow for functional assignment of court space, while still maintaining the ability for expansion of <br /> offices and support staff within the existing building. Further, this option would complement, not <br /> compete with, any future expansion to the east of the existing Courthouse. <br /> Option III: (Margaret Lane Addition) <br /> Functional use of this additional court space is the same as in Option 11; It is assumed that <br /> a Superior Court will be held in the newly constructed addition. Due to the more extensive site work <br /> Involved with the development of this option,the cost is considerably greater. Further,since the to <br /> in to the existing building is unlikely, the addition of public toilets Is required, bringing the total <br /> additional space on this level to 3,396 s.f. One advantage of this option is that the site lends itself <br /> to a multi-level structure, thereby creating an unfinished basement area of equal size . The <br /> primary disadvantage to this option Is the Inability to tie It functionally Into the existing courthouse. <br /> There is some doubt as well,as to how this expansion would impact any future development to the <br /> east of the existing building. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: The Manager recommends that the Board endorse the funding level which <br /> corresponds to one of the options listed to allow the Architect to begin design work of the expansion. <br />