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Building Committee-October 10, 2007 2 Foss has recommended the contract include $7,000 for an additional scope review of the county space survey conducted last year and to look at any changes that may have occurred since the survey was completed. Mr, Hoganson said he will be personally involved with the planning and design process and will supervise the project. There was discussion about a fee scale and how it relates to the percentage paid if the cost of the building either increases or decreases, Mr, Burdick suggested if the project scope changes, the fee be reviewed at that time, The committee discussed hiring a consultant with knowledge of both security and court room designs. Foss hired Kimme & Associates during construction of the Cass County Jail. Mrs. Johnson believes a security consultant is needed for the courthouse addition to address holding and transporting of inmates, She endorses Kimme & Associates, who also have experience and expertise in court room designs. The amended contract at 7,5% does not include costs for consulting services and Mr. Hoganson said he would need to speak with Dennis Kimme to determine what additional consulting fees may be necessary, Mr. Montplaisir asked how information technology issues associated with a new building (i.e. power supply and air/cooling systems) would be addressed. Mr, Hoganson said their firm works with Ulteig Engineering, who has an I.T. department capable of meeting these needs. Mr, Wagner said the county needs to consider space priorities as well as financial resources for a new addition. He said unfortunately there are more needs than space available, Mr. Wagner asked whether a new contract is necessary or if an addendum to the current contract is sufficient. Mr, Burdick and Mr. Hoganson feel an addendum is appropriate in this situation. Mr. Wagner suggested Mrs. Johnson and Mr, Montplaisir meet with Mr. Hoganson during the review of space surveys to help assist with the process. MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mr. Montplaisir seconded to request Foss Architecture & Interiors draft an addendum to the original contract for the Courthouse West Addition to submit to the Building Committee for review before final approval by the County Commission. Motion carried. Mr. Hoganson said he will contact Dennis Kimme from Kimme & Associates and anticipates a draft will be available by the end of next week for Mr. Burdick and Mrs, Johnson to review with a final copy of the addendum for consideration at the next committee meeting, 4. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Montplaisir said a lease between Cass County and Head Start for a building located in north Fargo expires next month and the county will have to make a decision about use of the space.