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31 <br /> • Reduce Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating of the window glazing in 57% of <br /> the windows - $117,827 <br /> Sound Transmission Class (STC) is an integer rating of how well a building partition or window <br /> attenuates sound. A reduction in the STC rating of window glazing will make the building <br /> noisier. The windows will transmit more outside noise from traffic into the building. <br /> • Reduce construction contingency from five percent (5%) of construction costs to <br /> four point five percent (4.5%) - $58,800 <br /> Reducing the project contingency to 4.5% would accomplish the remaining savings. Since this <br /> project is using a Construction Manager at Risk construction method, the need for a robust <br /> owner's contingency is slightly reduced. <br /> Option #2 <br /> • Option #1 Parking Reductions - $1,182,758 <br /> Utilize the same parking reduction strategies contained in Option #1 <br /> • Smaller reduction of FFE - $375,000 <br /> A smaller FIFE reduction would reduce the reuse of existing furniture and equipment. This <br /> reduction would leave $875,000 for FFE. <br /> • Reduce the STC rating of fewer windows - $74,824 <br /> This option reduces the STC rating on thirty-six percent (36%) versus fifty-seven percent (57%) <br /> in Option #1. <br /> • Maintain construction contingency reduction from five percent (5%) to (4.5%) — <br /> 58,800 <br /> This option maintains the same contingency reduction as Option #1. <br /> • Shell out orientation room - $63,000 <br /> The facility design currently includes an orientation room that is intended to support the Skills <br /> Development Office as they introduce new clients to services offered by the office. This option <br /> would shell out that room meaning that interior mechanical, electrical, structural, life safety, and <br /> finishes would not be constructed at this time. Rather, the space would be ready for renovation <br /> should funds become available. <br /> • Remove outdoor terrace and green roof- $52,778 <br /> The facility design currently includes an outdoor terrace that would be used for outdoor social <br /> gatherings. Removal of the third floor outdoor terrace would eliminate a building amenity, but it <br /> would not impair the services provided in the facility. <br /> Option #3 <br /> The third reduction option would reduce the scope of the overall project that was approved by <br /> the Board. It is included only to represent the full range of options available to eliminate the <br /> estimated project deficit. <br /> • Reduce parking stalls to the number required under the Town's Land Use <br /> Ordinance - $401,970 <br />