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regardless of which reuse option is chosen as lack of dependable vertical conveyance could be a major and costly obstacle. Although the building's carpet appears to be in adequate condition, it is showing signs of wear and age, and is not modern enough for an office setting and should be replaced or removed. In order to renovate / remodel the City Jail complex to accommodate a general commercial office use, the City will have to incur a one-time significant project and construction expense of approximately $23 million. This amounts to a renovation cost of approximately $100 a square foot. The City would continue to be responsible for the repayment of the annual debt serve on the Jail building through 2024. - The duration of the building conversion design, bidding, and construction schedule will take place over a 15 month period. Opportunities - Because of present workspace pricing for similar office space facilities in neighboring Anaheim and Costa Mesa range from $300 - $400 per person on a 24 month lease agreement, this option has the potential to create a significant revenue stream. Repurposing the kitchen and adding a dining area for reuse as a restaurant would make good use of existing high-end equipment / fixtures and provide yet another potential income resource. - The proximity of the Jail site to local Courthouses (within walking distance) could be a significant draw for certain types of potential tenants including attorneys and paralegal service firms. The proximity to the Courthouses is a selling point nearby office facilities use in marketing their space. - Local jurisdictions have converted detention facilities into office buildings. The Bayview Correctional Facility, for example, in New York City which was constructed in 1933 is currently being converted to a women's non-profit office building sponsored by Warren E. Buffet. The remodeling will add offices, landscape terraces, and an art gallery. Neoative Impacts (Threats) - In the greater Los Angeles and Orange County areas, there are 15 of such business who offer a wide range of informal office lease arrangements for individuals, firms, and local business needing expansion workspace. - Most co -work space are in commercial office buildings containing an abundance of natural light. Unresolved Issues - See page 28 of this Executive Summary section for narrative description. Key Summary Observations The conversion of the Santa Ana City Jail to a general commercial office center would make good use of all existing spaces including inmate housing as a majority of requirements to do so are surface / facial only. The 70 square foot 21 65A-28