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The committee then reviewed the options available:

kL. Renovate the building at an estimated cost (not including architect fees,
millwork and signage) of $500,000.

As mentioned above, there is not an immediate need for more space,
however in the two to ten year time period there will be a need for some staff
expansion particularly in the Engineering and Treasury areas. This space
can be more economically provided by making the planned Works Yard
Administration building a little larger to make room for the survey crew and
Purchasing staff. This small change to the Works Yard Administration
building is expected to cost $60,000.

Demolish the building and allocate some funds immediately for display
cases for City Hall to enable the viewing of historical information and to
provide visitor parking for City Hall.

Combining Mr. Barkley’s comment that the proposed expenditure of over $500,000 would
only buy us ten to fifteen years with the fact that we do not have an immediate need for
additional space leads to the recommendation.

Council may be concerned with public reaction to demolish a building which we
purchased but we should remember where the building is located and knowing future City
Hall expansion plans, we had no choice, we could not let anyone else purchase the

property.

Attached are copies of the Barkley reports and a layout of the proposed parking lot, which
would be public parking with a 2 hour limit.

J. Maitland, City Treasurer -
Deputy Administrator