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Pence and Associates/Structural Engineering; and Sigma/Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. The project design will employ sustainable design/greenbtailding elements, with which the Gurlitz team has significant experience. It is notable that the scope of work for Sigma includes a commissioning of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems on the building to ensure operation of is commensurate with the design intent. This work is generally accomplished through a separate contract, which will now be unnecessary far this project. A modification of the existing Special Use Permit (SUP) will be required for this project. The estimated time to complete this process is customarily 9-12 months, however, owners of public projects may request expedited review and reduce the time needed. Note that no part of the process is circumvented by expedited review, however, it does allow the project to move through the process faster in that it is required to be reviewed by staff as a priority item and is set first on the Council's agenda, It is recommended that the Board direct the Manager to request an expedited review far this project. The architect has estimated aten-month construction time for the building. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The fees for design services have been proposed as follows: • Basic Design Services from programming through project closeout,...,.,.,.,.$290,000 • Special Use Permitting and Site Development Fee .................................. 32 000 Total Fees ...........................................................................$322,000 The project budget is stated at $3,000,000 and will be funded through a combination of proceeds from the 2000 Bond ($2,000,000) and Alternative Financing ($1,000,000), RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: Accept the recommendation of the Southern Orange Senior Center Architect Selection Panel to retain Gurlitz Architects for the design of the Center; and • Approve a contract, contingent upon attorney and staff review, in an amount not to exceed $322,000 as outlined in the attached cost proposal from Gurlitz; and Authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board; and • Direct the Manager to request Expedited Review of the project from the Town of Chapel Hill.