A facility condition assessment Little Friends had conducted found if the demolition is not determined to be appropriate, “$6.8 million in capital investment is needed, with an additional $3.8 million in recommended upgrades over the next decade. This $10.6 million capital investment would only allow us to maintain and upgrade our footprint. To create additional space in anticipation of the growing demand for the services we provide, another 20,000 square feet would cost an estimated minimum of $6 million,” according to a letter Little Friends sent to Mayor Steve Chirico and city council members.