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Commissioner Jacobs asked if the "Construction Manager at Risk" option was no longer being considered. Jeff Thompson said that is still an option, which may be used at the jail, but with this proposal that both firms are under one contract. Commissioner Price asked if this goes through, would staff will be able to conduct this process to smaller businesses in the community. Jeff Thompson said yes. A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier for the Board to adopt the criteria for selecting the design-build method of construction project delivery according to NCGS 143-128.1.A and approve the resolution upon the review of the County Attorney. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 8. Reports a. Southern Branch Library Siting Criteria, Process Update The Board considered allowing the Manager to initiate discussions with the Carrboro Town Manager on property acquisition options for the 203 S. Greensboro Street property. Bonnie Hammersley said due to complications with the Butler property in early 2015, staff reevaluated the list of possible sites. She said all sites have been reviewed and one site does meet all the criteria. She said staff is recommending that this property be considered and allow the County Manager to negotiate discussions with the Town Manager since it is a Carrboro owned town property. She said she has been meeting in parallel discussions with the Carrboro Arts and Innovation Center (CAIC). Jeff Thompson gave an illustration of the properties. Commissioner Rich said the 203 Greensboro Street property and the parking lot are well utilized and asked if Carrboro is willing to give that site up. Jeff Thompson said yes. Commissioner Rich asked if the plan is to build a freestanding building. Jeff Thompson said yes. Commissioner Rich asked if there is a plan to keep people from parking in the new library parking lot. Jeff Thompson said that could be addressed in discussions. Commissioner Rich said she would like to have this information early on. Bonnie Hammersley said she has had discussions with the Town Manager, and she said there is a belief that the Town and County can partner together to increase the parking for both the library and the community. Commissioner Rich said she wanted to be cautious moving forward regarding the parking issue. Commissioner Dorosin said after the Board meeting in June, there were other sites mentioned, much to the dismay of Carrboro. He asked if there was an update from the Manager as to how the situation was resolved. Bonnie Hammersley said in June that there was concern from Carrboro that the County's priorities were leaning toward the CAIC. She said since then there were conversations among staff and elected leaders to make amends, and she said the County is keeping Carrboro as informed as possible. She said it was first thought that two sites would be