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o. . ~ . . The existing 4" slab cannot accommodate the heavy traffic generated throughout the year. The slab will crack, spall or deteriorate. . Flammable waste traps and drains would need to be incorporated into the floor system to meet code, not an easy feat. . The existing overhead door heights and widths for vehicle access are not acceptable. Renovating these openings would actually be slightly more money than starting with a solid wall and providing the same oversized, overhead doors. . The clear height of the building is barely acceptable, and limited at best. Portions of the roof structure would have to be raised. Note that this could also be viewed as an opportunity (i.e. raised skylight areas could be added for both height and daylight). . The existing HVAC system is most likely inadequate for the vehicle area. Requirements for this type of use far exceeds that available in the building. The existing system is a old and inefficient at best, but may be serviceable for a few years, for office use. . The building is very inefficient from an energy/insulation standpoint. . This ongoing cost should be explored as a part of the package. . There will be a good deal of cost for electrical distribution. The total electrical capacity will have to be reviewed in more detail, but it is safe to say it is on the minimal side, especially given the welding, power and equipment requirements for both public works and administration. . The site area is grossly inadequate for all projected use and storage needs. The water tower site adds almost nothing to the equation. The site to the south includes a good manufacturing/shipping building but does little to help in the open site requirements for the city. Further, the adjacent building and the one in question do not have a good fit with the needs of the city, as a combined deaL I can expound on this, at your request. .. The exterior pavement is in poor condition. A simple overlay in this case would not be prudent, as the existing sub-base, base and pavement design are far from adequate for the public works' regular 5 to 8 ton vehicle/ equipment loads. 7) There are many other less significant items that we could discuss, but any retrofit of any building would have its share of minor "fit" problems. .