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ment; up-to-date information systems; interactive waiting areas for children; adequate conference/group room space; adequate venti- lation system; comply with standards for clinical health facilities; adequate parking; additional driveway access to building site. Primary financing should be general obligation bonds offered by Marion County. The Health Department currently needs 49,497 square feet for 212 staff work-stations. This is approximately 20,000 square feet more than is currently available in the Health & Services Building. The estimated cost is $35/sq. ft. to remodel the entire building, for a one time cost of $1,199,240. - The cost to add on to the existing facility is estimated at $85/sq. ft. Elections has already moved out of the building; Dog Control and OSU Extension must move out so that the Health Dept. can fully utilize the building. See pages 16-17 of the subcommittee's final report for information on facility options considered. To serve people in areas outside of Salem, the recommendation is to establish community-based centers in appropriate areas of population growth, e.g.: Woodburn and Stayton. The centers should be permanent locations in buildings preferably loaned or leased by community people or in county-owned buildings. Com- munity centers may include other county departments and/or community-based agencies. These centers must also have up-to- date technical information systems connecting to Salem. The Chairman asked for clarification on whether there is to be an addition to the existing building, or a separate structure. Ruth is not sure at this point, as the subcommittee focused primarily on the need for space and not the logistics of how to obtain it-that is the next phase. The consensus is, however, that a separate structure would probably be wiser as the existing building is not in very good shape. 2