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The consultant would focus on six critical elements of library design, including spaces for: the collection, public seating, public computer access, special use areas, meeting/programming space and the staff workspaces. Historically, the County has found the use of design charettes both an efficient and effective method of receiving public comment and design ideas regarding a project (e.g. Skills Development Center). For that reason., the needs analysis and kick-off to the planning process is recommended to include one or more design charettes during which the public, County Commissioners and staff may offer comments and ideas regarding the library's design, as well as programming that could/should occur at the new facility. Mr. Barton would base his program upon the information obtained during the charettes and subsequent meetings with staff and others. The estimated four-month planning process would culminate in the production of a programming document to be used by the project architect to specify and construct the interior space for the library. The County may also choose to contract with Mr. Barton to specify furniture and equipment for the new facility later in the process. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Services contained in the referenced scope'of work have been quoted at $14,000. Pursuant to earlier discussions with the Board regarding the County campus, this contract would be outside of the scope and cost of service provided by Brockwell and Associates, the county campus project designer. Funding will be included in the 2007-17 Capital Investment Plan. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board authorize a contract that will reflect substantively the terms of the attached proposal from Phil Barton to provide space- planning services at the new Orange County Library on Margaret Lane, Hillsborough in the amount of $14,000; and authorize the County Manager to sign the agreement.