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<br />Slx-MOnN Delay Poaslbllltles <br />• Changes in Ne prolad timeline are anticipated as follows should the selection <br />process be delayed by 6 months: <br />o Appointmenkkthe three planning grpupe would occurarountl January <br />2003. <br />o The architect selection process would be completed end presented to the <br />Board np later than June 30. 2003. Expenditure of planning funds would <br />therefore not be required until FY 2003-2004. <br />o Commencement of canstmction would be anticipated In FV 2005-2006, <br />wiN completion approximately 15-18 months titer (FY 200&2009). <br />Potential Re-Use of SherifFs t)iFpe Building <br />An approximakty 24,000 square foot addition was proposed for the existing cowthpuse <br />in Phase I, of which apPrpximakly one-haH (12,000 s.f.) was k be allawted k the <br />Sherffs once. As you recall, the Sherffs ofnce building was to be removed antler Ne <br />original plan k accommptlak the required parking for the buih out site. <br />Pursuant to the revised assumptions skied earlier, the Sheriffs BuiMing would remaio- <br />intactantl be available for continued use. The SheriR has previously intlicatetla <br />willingness to ankrkin the idea of additional space for hie department through <br />expansion k his existing building. Ingial assessment of the sik intlkaks that a Lwo- <br />level exknsion to the west end of the existing building could aROrtl ppkntially 8,000- <br />10,000 edtlilicnal square leaf (4,000.5,000 s f. per level). <br />As you may recall, Ne odginel expansion for the courts wee to consolidate the Clerk of <br />Cputl's oifces back into the courthouse and to provide additional space for support <br />stag, but was not necessarlty to add courtroom/heerlnq room space. The elimination of <br />tie Sheriffs ofOCee within Ne mnfnee of the new edtlifion would cedainty allow [he <br />development M flexible open areas that cook be utilized for courtroom space, mediation <br />rooms, etc. The effect of this action mould extend Ne life of the Phase I Justice <br />Facilities for tlecetles. Funding scenarios would be developed and presented at a <br />future work session if the Board expresses interest in considering this optlon. <br />