P-0290 - Summary of Capital Policy 12-07-1996

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7 John Link explained that they are now working on the floorplan. Albert Kittrell is working with the appropriate agencies to ensure the outcomes they want. In answer to a question from Commissioner Brown about the budget, John Link said that they are trying to obtain federal funds and that there may be other funding. They are hoping to receive $238,000 from funds being drawn down for Hurricane Fran. There is some money in the CIP for upgrading the building and they will need additional funds for operational expenses. In answer to a question from Chair Crowther about the Employment Security Commission, Albert Kittrell said that three or four of their employees plan to move into the building and that they will pay rent for their space. They expect to receive some funding from the JOBS Program. The only agencies that will not pay for their space will be Durham Tech and JOCCA. . Commissioner Brown asked how they will know if their goals will be accomplished and suggested an advisory board. Commissioner Gordon agreed with this suggestion. Commissioner Carey suggested developing a permanent structure for this advisory board since this is a County owned facility. Commissioner Halkiotis said that he would be glad to give up his representation on the LOG to serve on the Skills Development Center Committee. John Link will develop a proposal and bring back to the next meeting for the Board's consideration. SCHOOLS 1. Student Population projections update Sally Kost said that she received student population projections but they were incorrect. She • will include the correct figures in a managers memo. Commissioner Halkiotis said that these projections can be done in -house and he will work with Roscoe Reeve in Land Records to provide these within the next couple of months. 2. Review of 10 year school capital plan adopted by Board of County Commissioners and decision on next steps. John Link made reference to the information on the Capital Funding Policy from the October 15, November 19 and December 2 meetings. At the December 2 meeting, the County Commissioners decided to delay their decision on this policy until today. John Link stressed that when considering all the actions they have taken and points they have considered in the last 8 to 10 months, they have come a long way at looking at the needs based on need and not student population. He stressed that the CIP is good for one year and he recommended that the Board adopt the policy that included those changes the County Commissioners made on October 15. Chair Crowther suggested that this could be an agenda item for the next meeting. He supports this policy and feels that it will move the process forward and they can review it for possible changes in the upcoming years. Commissioner Halkiotis said that the County_ has taken care of the upcoming school needs and he wants the County needs addressed. It still bothers him that there may be a tax increase in two years. John Link said that as they go through the needs process, they will hear additional needs that •have not been identified or included in the past. They hope this needs assessment committee will be finished by April. Commissioner Gordon feels that the Board should put in place policies that will accommodate the needs and that this is a good policy.