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BACKGROLJND: At its meeting of May 27, 1999, the Board directed staff to retain the services of a consultant to advise the County on security concerns related to the Courthouse Square building. The attached report was prepared by Patrick Donaldson of Forbes and Associates. The report is intended to identify issues of immediate concern. Two major issues aze identified for which staff is requesting further direction from the Board. These issues involve the parking garage and a main lobby reception station. The report also includes recommendations related to the electronic access control system which have been reviewed by Facilities Maintenance staf£ The current system is fully expandable and can easily handle the addition of Courthouse Square. A plan has already been developed to indicate placement of door control units. There are no units planned for the ground level. Access is planned to be through the parking garage. The Courthouse Square Development Team reviewed this report on 8/19/99. It was decided that there should first be clear direction from the Board before spending the necessary time and expense to develop specific design requirements and detailed cost information. Certain aspects of building security which are not of an immediate nature are not addressed in this initial report. Subsequent reports will address these issues. FISCAL IMPACT (Current Year and Yearly Projected for Following Fiscal Yeaz): Fiscal impact will be determined by design of the security improvements and may be within a wide range. The main reception desk is estimated at a cost of $20,000 -$60,000, plus ongoing costs for staff to be stationed at the desk. The cost of staff would depend upon the hours the desk is attended and what responsibilities are assigned. Costs to install CCTV conduit are undetermined. OTHER COUNTY DEPARTMENTS/EXTERNAL ENTITY IMPACTS: OPTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION: 1) Direct staff as to which recommendations contained in the attached report should be pursued further including design and cost information. 2) Direct staff not to pursue the recommendations contained in the attached report. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that staff be directed to meet with the Courthouse Square Development Team to request that a design for a main lobby reception desk and CCTV conduit in the parking garage be developed including detailed cost information. Staff would then return to the Board with this information for final approval.