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playing a primary role in work force development. <br />Vice-President of DTCC Barbara Baker said that there are 250-300 students at the Skills <br />Development Center. There are currently 578 students taking classes at other Orange County locations. <br />The northern Durham campus figures were between 200-300 last spring. That means there are more <br />Durham Technology students taking classes at the Skills Development Center than at the northern <br />Durham campus. <br />Commissioner Gordon asked about the operational expenses at the northern Durham campus <br />and Dr. Wynn said that they are approximately $500,000 per year. <br />Commissioner Halkiotis said that it is important for us to keep in mind that when we support <br />Durham Tech in Orange County with a satellite campus, that we are basically setting into place another <br />school system that we will be supporting. He is fully supportive of this satellite campus. <br />Commissioner Brown said that she has always felt that a community college is important for <br />our citizens. In response to the comments made by Allen Spalt, Commissioner Brown said that there has <br />been a work session on this and the County Commissioners discussed having a campus that had co- <br />location possibilities and public transportation. <br />Commissioner Carey said that it is clear that all members of the Board of County <br />Commissioners support this project and look forward to working with Durham Tech. <br />Chair Jacobs said that as we move forward, we might want to include some public <br />representation on the various short-term task forces. <br />b. 2002-12 Capital Investment Plan (CIP) Public Hearing <br />The Board conducted a public hearing for the purpose of receiving public input on the <br />proposed 2002-12 Capital Investment Plan. <br />John Link gave background information as included in the agenda abstract. He said that this is <br />the second of two public hearings on the County Manager's Recommended 2002-2012 Capital <br />Investment Plan. He commented that the CIP is the culmination of a great deal of thought on the part of <br />the Board of County Commissioners, the Capital Needs Task Force, and the recommendations of the <br />school boards and superintendents. This CIP reflects the ultimate decision of the County Commissioners <br />as to what elements were put on last November's bond referendum. This CIP also includes <br />recommended projects that are not necessarily approved by the Board of County Commissioners. This <br />CIP represents $278 million with $178 million designated for schools. Budget Director Donna <br />Dean highlighted some of the primary components of the CIP. This was a PowerPoint presentation and is <br />incorporated by reference. The ten-year capital plan offers a chance for the County to partner with <br />schools, towns, and other community agencies to provide residents with new and enhanced opportunities <br />(i.e., affordable housing; senior centers; parks, recreation and open space; and educational facilities). <br />The plan includes $4 million for affordable housing; $6.1 million for senior centers; $32.9 million for parks, <br />recreation, and open space; $34.5 million for public buildings; and $126 million for educational facilities. <br />There will be a CIP and budget work session on April 22nd, a work session to discuss justice facilities on <br />April 30th, and CIP and budget related work sessions in May and June. The two public hearings on the <br />budget are May 30th and June 6tn <br />Public Comment <br />Patrick Sullivan spoke in support of sufficient park and recreation facilities. He served on the <br />Capital Needs Task Force. He asked that the County Commissioners remember the commitment that was <br />made to the public for soccer facilities during the bond referendum. The Orange County soccer groups <br />met last week and discussed a lot of the ongoing needs of the soccer programs in Orange County. They <br />are concerned that a lot of these projects will be delayed because of the State budget problems. They <br />would like to be able to work with the Board and other groups to find ways to come up with creative <br />solutions to make the soccer facilities happen sooner. <br />Lori Olson, Executive Director of the Eno River Association in Durham County, read a <br />resolution that was approved by their Board of Directors on April 11th. She said that they were very <br />excited about the Lands Legacy Program. The Eno River Association urges the County Commissioners <br />to adopt a schedule for the sale of bonds, which places an appropriate emphasis on the early sale of <br />