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Commission Minutes-February 2,2009 3470 7. JOINT PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING, Scope of services with T.L. Stroh Architects Mr. Wagner said over the last few months, the Building Committee has discussed the possibility of a joint public safety building. The Cass County Jail was built with a setback for the possible relocation of the Sheriff's Office in the future. The City of Fargo Police Department and North Dakota Highway Patrol are interested in leasing space from the county if a joint center is built. North Dakota State Probation and Red River Regional Dispatch Center have also expressed interest. Mr. Wagner said the City of Fargo previously hired Architect Terry Stroh to study space needs for a police substation. At the last Building Committee meeting, the committee directed the County Administrator to contact Mr. Stroh regarding a scope of services for a joint public safety building. Architect Terry Stroh, T.L. Stroh Architects & Interiors, was present. He said under the scope of services, he will visit with all entities involved to determine the amount of space needed in order to create a preliminary design and budget for potential lessees. Mr. Pawluk asked about the timeline involved with the scope of services. Mr. Stroh believes he will have a preliminary design prepared within four to six weeks. Mr. Stroh has already completed a comprehensive plan for the police department, so this will help in the process. Mr. Wagner said the scope of services will cost $25,000, which will be paid out of the Building Fund. Lt. Colonel Glenn Ellingsberg was present. He said the Sheriff's Office has also completed some preliminary work and is supportive of the joint law center concept. He complimented Mr. Stroh for his prior work on county projects. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to authorize the chairwoman to sign the scope of services with T.L. Stroh Architects & Interiors for a joint public safety building. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 8. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to approve Voucher No. 233,186 through Voucher No. 233,506. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 9. LEGISLATIVE TESTIMONY; NDACo COUNTY OFFICIALS ACADEMY, Committee reports Mr. Wagner said he and other county officials provided testimony last week in Bismarck on HB1446 regarding court appropriation funding. Mr. Vanyo said the County Officials Academy sponsored by the North Dakota Association of Counties will be held March 2-3, 2009 in Bismarck. There was discussion about commissioners attending the academy. The date conflicts with the first commission meeting in March. Mrs. Sorum suggested the board discuss this item at the next meeting in order to make a decision about whether to cancel the March 2nd commission meeting.