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By David Lea SPECIAL TO THE CHAMPION i U iii" 1ý i L 1 'i i(o Board trustees got a glimpse of what their coveted new administrative build- ing could look lîke durîng a board pres- entation Tuesday I-aving [aced criticism lrom som-e rboard members that the project was mvng sou quickly without a real objective being set, Facilisy Management Services Superintendent aGiacomo Corbacio made it clear su the trustees that nothing they saw was set in stone. "Tbis is just a concept of what it could look like,' he said. "Tbis is a broad brushstroke.- Corbacio then called on consultants [rom Mekinda Snyder Arcbitects Inc. and Mayhew Consulting Services, who explained what they believed the huard needed in an administrative building based on sncb criteria as space require- I ments and expected growtb. Tey came tu the conclusion thas the facility would consist of 61,267 square feet and would require 300 parking spaces. The faciliîy itself would require between 3.9 and 5.4 acres depending on the final beight of the structure, which could range [rom one su five storevs. 0f ail the elegant sketches, dtagrams internally" ffnd figustr sho\v'n dutrinL tIi' rsni 8xri - tfis 1'l p' As-socîatcs Economists I-td., that spurred the most discussion among trustees. When Corbacio explained that une of thc next steps should be to reîain a real estase consultant to help [mnd posenssal propersies for the facility, trustees bruke their silence. "1 see nu point in hining real estate people until we figure uut wbere the money is coming [rom," said Oakvillc Tnîstee Alice Anne LeMay. Committee proposed Burlingson Trustee Bob Van de Vrande called for the creation of a com- mittee that wonld examine options for the facility mure clusely. "1 wuuld see the cummittee as luuk- ing as what the variuus alternatives would be for the lucation, fur the nature and type uf facilisy, tu look at financing uptiuns and huw we can inse- grase that, su that we du it cusi effec- tively in accurdance with ur budget restrictiuns," be saîd. LeMay oppused the idea, again cii- ing binancial cuncerns. "We dun't have $20 million," she said. "It ai cuming [mom the ministry. The ministry duesn't fnnd administra- tion buildings su it bas to cume [rom thst mtadc Oi fltc C\ colings prsccntas tion. Van de Vrande, however, remained adamant that the concept for the facili- ty bas to be settled on before luoking at financing. "Unstil we know wbat we're duing, we can't really determine buw mnch money we need and where ifs coming [rom," be saîd. "The first ssep is to [mnd sout wbat we are duing, shen what the likely cost of thâtî is guing su be and then where it's cuming [rom. A number of those things can bappen simnlraneusly because we cao identify sources of fnndîng at the same time as we're developing the plans." Other trustees bad concerno that the project would siphon fnnds away [rom schools lîke St. Thomas Aquinas Secundary Schuol, wbich une trustee descrîbed as falling apart. "1 would nos support a standalone facilisy witbons St. Thomas Aquinas being fully restored," said Oakville Trustee Anthuny Danko. Huwever, in the end the majorisy of trustees agreed su bold discussion on the pruposed cummissee ai their nexs huard meeting April 10. Trustees view ideas for new facility The Canadian Champion, Friday, March 23, 2007 -A5 AFFORDABLE HOMES IN YOUR PRICE RANGE & AREA V is it: www. haltonbes.tbuy!s com SSu Dentista dle habla Hislpanat Linea en Espahol 289-242-36483 United Dental Clinic' wwwv. uniteddentalclnmç com 3300DurnlsSt. E. unit #1 GakvilIo, ON Dundas HwBlanqueamlont $13900 Free Report Reveals How You Can Buy aHome wi Absolutely No Downpayment HALTON - A new home ownership pro- gram allows qualified buyers to buy a home with absolutely no downpayment. You may have owned a home before and are present- Iy renting, or maybe you are a first time homebuyer and need a way to break into the housing market but held back because you thought you required a $ 10,000, $20,000 or even more for a downpayment. Well regardless of your present situation, if you want to get into, or re-enter the hous- ing market without having to make a cash downpayment, then this new program may be just what you're looking for. Why pay your landlord's mortgage when you can be building your own equity. Industry insiders have prepared a new spe- cial report entitled "How to Buy a Home With Zero Down" which reveals how this new and innovative program can get you into the housing market immediately and with absolutely no downpayment. To hear a brief recorded message about how to order yoltr FREE copy of this report, cai 1-877-617-1275 and enter ID #3025. You can cail any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Thas report is courtesoif Domensi Manchisi, Broker, Prudensial Tîo Centre Realy Brokerage. Not intended ru tolicir propertiet currertly listei for dae. CopyriotC20@.