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2 <br /> The estimated development timeline for this project is as follows: <br /> TASK ESTIMATED <br /> TIMEFRAME <br /> Approval of professional services agreement for Project Designer May, 2019 <br /> Schematic design review and approval August, 2019 <br /> Final design review and approval, bid document preparation January, 2020 <br /> Project Bid process, bid award January— February 2020 <br /> Construction, Commissioning, Opening (est. 8-9 month duration) March, 2020 — February <br /> 2021 <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Board appropriated $1,500,000 in overall budget funds within the <br /> FY2018-19 Capital Investment Plan ("CIP"). This funding will accommodate the design phases <br /> of the project occurring in FY2018-19 into FY2019-20 and will not exceed $180,000 in payments <br /> to the designer and other professional services engaged during these two fiscal years. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable <br /> to this item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND <br /> INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; <br /> religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or <br /> ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic <br /> status. <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary <br /> for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their <br /> dependents. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board: <br /> 1) Authorize the County entering into a Professional Services Agreement with Stewart- <br /> Cooper-Newell Architecture of Gastonia, NC for the design and construction <br /> administration of the Emergency Services Stand-Alone Efland Station capital project <br /> upon final review of the County Attorney; and <br /> 2) Authorize the County Manager to execute the Agreement and to execute any subsequent <br /> design amendments for contingent and unforeseen design requirements up to the <br /> approved budget amount on behalf of the Board. <br />