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MEMORANDIIM TO: Commissioners Randy Franke and Mary Pearmine FROM: Randy Curtis, Director SUBJECT: Resignation as Project Manager - DATE: November 24, I997 Courthouse Square has been one of the most challenging projects of my cazeer. In the spring of 1996, I made a commitment to the Board that we could build a new office building that consolidated and improved the efficiencies of county offices. I told you we had a unique window of oppornznity because of the ability to leverage our resources with the funding available from three other public agencies. And I told you we could do this for a rental rate of $1.20 s£ Our consultants now tell us that our budget goals are within reach and the project contains all the key elements promised when the county signed on as a partner. As I review the statements of our critics, no one has yet come forward to challenge the current design and financial analysis. The question as to whether the Senator Block should be used for buses, of~ices, retail space and parking was addressed long ago. The questions that remain are three-fold. Can the project be built within the original budget parameters? Is it consistent with existing public policy, and most important, has public confidence been eroded? I have spent the last 5 months addressing the issues in question one. I make no apologies for recognizing the project was in trouble and stopping it. Our budget goals are nearly realized, but the final answer to question one can only be addressed by proceeding to final design and obtaining the GMP. The answer to question two is yes. And, unfortunately, the answer to question three is also yes. In retrospect, addressing questions one and two was the easy part. Right or wrong, the role I have played is being questioned. The stress is taking a toll on my health as well as the health of my county. The Board is now faced with some bold challenges with respect to restoring public confidence. I hereby offer my resignation as county project manager. My salary should be reduced in accordance with the elimination of that function. Please be advised that I will continue to serve in whatever resource role the Board deems appropriate to insure that public confidence is restored.