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Six-Month Delay Possibilities • Changes in the project timeline are anticipated as follows should the selection process be delayed by 6 months: o Appointments to the three planning groups would occur around January 2003. o The architect selection process would be completed and presented to the . Board no later than June 30, 2003. Expenditure of planning funds would therefore not be required until FY 2003-2004. o Commencement of construction would be anticipated in FY 2005-2006, with completion approximately 15-18 months later (FY 2008-2009). Potential Re-Use of Sheriff's Office Building An approximately 24,000 square foot addition was proposed for the existing courthouse in Phase I, of which approximately one-half(12,000 s.f.) was to be allocated to the Sheriffs office. As you recall, the Sheriffs office building was to be removed under the original plan to accommodate the required parking for the built out site. Pursuant to the revised assumptions stated earlier, the Sheriffs Building would remain intact and be available for continued use. The Sheriff has previously indicated a willingness to entertain the idea of additional space for his department through expansion to his existing building. Initial assessment of the site indicates that a two- level extension to the west end of the existing building could afford potentially 8,000- 10,000 additional square feet (4,000-5,000 s.f. per level). As you may recall, the original expansion for the courts was to consolidate the Clerk of Court's offices back into the courthouse and to provide additional space for support staff, but was not necessarily to add courtroom/hearing room space. The elimination of the Sheriffs offices within the confines of the new addition would certainly allow the development of flexible open areas that could be utilized for courtroom space, mediation rooms, etc. The effect of this action could extend the life of the Phase I Justice Facilities for decades. Funding scenarios would be developed and presented at a future work session if the Board expresses interest in considering this option.