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Executive Summary of New Courthouse Facility (Option D) Proposal: The Courts Facility subcommittee has developed a proposal to consttuct a new Courthouse (Justice Building) on the Senator Block. The existing Courthouse would be renovated and converted to County office space. WeGroup was asked to evahiate the feasibiliry and cost of this option. The following is a summary of their findings: 1. The consultant analyzed two options regarding future occupants of the Courthouse. In both cases there is not adequate space in the Courthouse to accommodate all down- town departments. A new office building containing 38-53,000 G5F would be required for County staff. It is assumed this facility would be constiucted on the Senator block adjacentto the Justice Center. The size of the building varies based on whether or not the tri-agency facility is built. 2. Several options exist regarding the placement of occupants of the Courthouse and the new office building. Individual departments where not consulted regarding their preferred location. Space and adjacency needs from the original report were consid- ered. 3. The Courthouse would require major seismic, energy and life safety renovations. Some modifications to the mezzanine level have been included that will add 5,500 NSF to the floor space. The estimated cost of renovation (1994 dollars) is $5,500,000. This cost does not include changes that may be required to convert courtrooms to more "comentional" offices. 4. The type of renovation required for the Courthouse will be "extensive and expensive". The consultants suggest that in order to accommodate the renovation, the Courthouse be vacated during the renovation. Costs have not been calculated for the temporary leases and moving costs associated with department relocation. Approxunately 75,000 NSF of leased office space would be required to temporarily accommodate County departments displaced from the Senator Block and Courthouse. Phasing of constiuction may reduce the amount of leased space required. 5. The estimated cost of the new Justice center and office building is $28 - 30,000,000.