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Commissioner Jacobs made reference to #30 on page 2-25, Efland Rescue Building, and said that it strikes him that when the Fire and Rescue Strategic Plan is done, there will be a lot of implications. He does not remember seeing this as a placeholder in future County projects. Commissioner Jacobs made reference to page 2-27, #31, which is Efland Sewer Extension Construction, and asked why it is taking so long and what happened to the money from the federal government. He asked if there was danger of losing this money since it is taking so long. Commissioner Jacobs made reference to #32 on page 2-29, and said that he thought that in the space needs study there was discussion about upgrading the 911 center for Recreation and Parks Operations. He does not remember the County Commissioners deciding not to do this. He does not see any mention of this here. Commissioner Jacobs made reference to # 40 on page 2-45, which is Link Government Services Center Renovations, and asked why there is no money in 2010 to complete this. Pam Jones said that it would cross fiscal years and Commissioner Jacobs asked if all money would be spent in 2008-09. Laura Blackmon said that she wants to move toward spreading projects out over fiscal years. Commissioner Jacobs made reference to #42 on page 2-47, which is the Northern Human Services Center. He said that he has heard the Manager question the utility of this building, and the Board should have a discussion about the future of this building before more money is invested. Commissioner Jacobs made reference to 2-53, which is Register of Deeds Automation, and said that he has heard complaints from a number of attorneys who say that it is very difficult to use the Register of Deeds online service because it is complicated and unresponsive. He suggested speaking with members of the legal community before money is invested in automation. Commissioner Gordon flagged for further discussion projects #18 (Animal Services Facility Construction); #40, #42, and #43 (renovation projects); #47-50 (whole section dealing with land opportunities); #64 (Twin Creeks Park); #73-74 (Reserve for Human Services Space and Library Task Force implementation- these need to move forward quicker). Commissioner Jacobs made reference to Lake Michael and said that he thought it was included in the bond and Donna Coffey said that this information was very late getting in to staff, and the County Commissioners have agreed to give the City of Mebane $75,000 over a three-year period. There are some preliminary plans and there will be a presentation to the Board of County Commissioners about next steps. Commissioner Jacobs made reference to page 5-3, which is ADA accessibility, and said that he was told that this was being worked on and it should be happening fast. He said that this is overdue, Orange County is not in compliance with the law, and it is an embarrassment. He wants to make this a priority. Commissioner Jacobs made reference to page 5-5, Reserve for Arts and County Facilities, and said that $5,000 a year is an insult to the arts community. He understands that it is a placeholder, but it almost seems like it is not worth putting in. Commissioner Jacobs made reference to page 5-7, Reserve for Future Court and Detention Needs, and asked about the status of the post office. Laura Blackmon said that the ball is in Chapel Hill's court. Pam Jones said that if the Town decides for the County to use the facility, there will have to be a feasibility study. The judges have said that they would like to see the impact of the new facilities in Hillsborough first before deciding about facilities in Chapel Hill. Laura Blackmon said that there is a note that once the justice facilities building has been in operation, then the other court needs can be reassessed.