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<br /> <br /> <br />211 9th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103 | www.casscountynd.gov <br />Administration <br /> <br /> Telephone: 701-241-5770 <br /> Fax: 701-241-5776 <br /> wilsonro@casscountynd.gov <br /> <br />MEMO TO: County Commission <br /> FROM: Robert W. Wilson <br />Date: December 22, 2023 Subject: IT Office Location Options & Secure Courtroom Construction Plans <br />__________________________________________________________________________________ At the Commission meeting on November 20th there was a Board discussion about planning for future county facility growth. One option that was presented and discussed includes the following elements: 1. Identify one or more suitable replacement locations within the Courthouse or Annex Building for the Cass County Information Technology Department. This will include identifying the most appropriate space, updates or remodel needed to meet the department’s needs, and an estimated <br />cost. The County will engage TL Stroh for this effort, as this firm has the most detailed understanding of the Courthouse and Annex Buildings. 2. Once step #1 is underway, County will engage Foss Architects to develop construction plans for a secure courtroom in the current Information Technology office location. Foss Architects has previously completed a courtroom conceptual design in this location. <br /> This plan has been discussed and was recommended by the Cass County Building Committee. At the Commission meeting on January 2nd the Commission will consider proceeding with this option. <br /> SUGGESTED MOTION: To engage TL Stroh to identify relocation options for the County Information Technology Department withing the Courthouse or Annex Building to include needed updates/remodel and provide a cost estimate. Further, upon identification of an alternative IT Department location, to engage Foss Architects to develop construction plans for a secure courtroom in the existing IT office location.