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Commission Minutes-November 19, 2007 3291 Mr. Stewart said the initial application was for an amount not to exceed $102,000,000; however, the state has allocated $58,000,000 for the solid waste component and with the approval today, $58,000,000 will be issued for the project. MOTION, passed Mr. Bennett moved and Mr. Pawluk seconded to adopt a Resolution Approving the Issuance of Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Tharaldson Ethanol Plant I, LLC Project) Series 2007. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 8. COURTHOUSE WEST ADDITION, Contract addendum approved with Foss Architecture & Interiors Mr. Wagner said the building committee has been meeting every month and recommended a contract addendum for a courthouse addition with Foss Architecture & Interiors be forwarded to the county commission. He said a contract was approved by the board in 2001 and prior work on schematic designs was completed by Foss. The addendum includes a revised construction budget of $9 million and the project scope may be revised through direction of the building committee with final approval from the county commission. The county has $8.3 million in the building fund. Rick Hoganson, Foss Architecture & Interiors, was present. Mr. Wagner reviewed the compensation terms outlined in the addendum, which is 7.5% of actual construction costs based on an estimated budget of $9 million. The original contract was a fixed fee, which when calculated to a percentage, was approximately 7.75%, according to Mr. Hoganson. The county will be given credit for $57,369 already paid to Foss for the previous work they completed in 2001. The addendum also includes a proposal in the amount of $62,100 from Kimme & Associates for security consulting, courts programming and planning related expenses. The North Dakota Supreme Court has agreed to provide $25,000 to help pay for court consulting fees. Mr. Hoganson said Kimme & Associates will be able to provide the expertise needed on security and court room designs. If the county approves the contract addendum, past information will be used to create new schematic designs to serve county needs into the future. Mr. Hoganson said his firm will provide sufficient information to the county commission regarding cost estimates and space allocations during the planning process. Mr. Pawluk questioned the timeline and Mr. Hoganson said Kimme & Associates is available after January 1 st and believes the work may take two to three months to complete. Mr. Bennett prefers the county pay 7% of actual construction costs. Mr. Hoganson said if the scope of work changes (Le. increased budget), Foss would be willing to have a discussion at that time. MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mr. Bennett seconded to approve an addendum to the original contract with Foss Architecture & Interiors dated June 11, 2001, for the Courthouse West Addition, subject to state's attorney approval. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 9. HEAD START BUILDING, Auditor authorized to solicit proposals County Auditor Michael Montplaisir said the Southeastern North Dakota Community Action Agency (SENDCAA) chose not to renew their occupancy lease for county-owned property at 57 11tt\ Avenue North in Fargo. The building was used for Head Start classrooms. He said