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rooms. He said the decentralized smaller control rooms also add to the square footage. He <br /> reiterated that having a single level allows for easier future expansion. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin clarified that the drawings are accurate and option B is a larger <br /> footprint. He said option B is more expensive and asked if that is relatively comparable per <br /> square foot with option A. <br /> Dan Mace said option B is less per square foot to construct than option A; however, as <br /> option B is 3,000 square feet larger than option A, it is more expensive overall. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said option B has more amenities and asked if there is a case to <br /> be made for option A. <br /> Dan Mace said the biggest plus of option A is for staff to have one large control room <br /> versus multiple decentralized control rooms. <br /> Commissioner Rich asked if Dan Mace could explain how much more space there is for <br /> future build out. <br /> Dan Mace said at least 100 beds could easily be added with either option and doing so <br /> appeared to be more cost effective with option B. <br /> Commissioner Rich asked if there are specific reasons that would force jail expansion. <br /> Sheriff Blackwood said a 50 to 60 year facility is being considered. He said it is his <br /> hope that this facility would not need to be expanded but rather alternatives programs will limit <br /> growth. He added that Orange County is growing; and therefore, expansion must be <br /> considered to some extent. <br /> Commissioner Pelissier asked if Moseley architects receive feedback regarding <br /> previous jail designs, and if plans are modified as a result of these "lessons learned". <br /> Dan Mace said absolutely. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked if the underlining data for projections on inmate population <br /> has been shared with the BOCC; and if not, the Commissioners should receive this <br /> information. <br /> Sheriff Blackwood said he agreed. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said this information would be shared with the Board prior to the <br /> next presentation. <br /> Commissioner Price asked if there is a plan for a natural disaster given that the design <br /> does not include a basement. <br /> Dan Mace said this would probably be the safest building in the County, and staff is <br /> trained for these types of disasters. <br /> Chair McKee referred to the vacated jail site and said he sees this site being very well <br /> located for use by the justice community and in support of the courts. He said he would not <br /> want to see this building taken down. <br /> Chair McKee said he was glad to see the co-location of the law enforcement and <br /> detention facility included. He asked if the law enforcement center would be a separate <br /> building or attached to the jail. <br /> Dan Mace said the current plan would be for it to be an attached facility. He said the <br /> current law enforcement needs are estimated at 20,000 square feet. <br /> Chair McKee asked if this co-location would free up space in the bottom of the Justice <br /> Facility currently occupied by Sheriff's offices. <br /> Jeff Thompson said yes. <br /> Chair McKee asked if it could also accommodate a holding facility. <br /> Sheriff Blackwood said this issue would arise with either option of co-locating or non- <br /> co-locating. <br /> Judge Buckner said he is such a small part of this planning process and the heavily <br /> used magistrate space is his main concern. He said efficiency is always a goal. He said there <br /> are opportunities with co-location and a hearing room. He said the need for programming <br />