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PA <br />The 2008/18 CIP provided for an optimistic look into the next ten years. Unfortunately many of <br />those funding assumptions are no longer realistic. The experts say that the economy will not <br />recover quickly and there is significant uncertainty in trying to plan for a multiple year capital <br />improvement plan. <br />Orange County promotes sustainability in all aspects of life in Orange County. It is important <br />that the CIP also promote the concept of sustainability. Attached are the funding and project <br />recommendations to be included in the Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Annual Budget. Four projects <br />totaling $1,700,000 are recommended: <br />1. Information Technology improvements incorporate a number of system upgrades and <br />hardware replacements. A detail list of technology needs will be presented with the <br />CIP. <br />2. 800 MHz radios for the Sheriff's department to replace an analog system that is not <br />compatible with other law enforcement in Orange County. The Communications <br />Center already is using the 800 MHz systems. <br />3. The funding for the Loan Pool Reserve that funds a small business loan pool to <br />encourage entrepreneurial business activity in the County. <br />4. Funding for the Buckhorn Economic Development District Phase 2, concept plan and <br />design approved in concept by the BOCC on January 21, 2010. <br />5. To replace aging dental equipment at both Hillsborough and Carrboro dental clinics. <br />A CIP will be presented to the BOCC in the Fall of 2010. Several changes recommended <br />making the plan sustainable and a true Capital Investment Plan without routine maintenance <br />and repair projects are: <br />Adopt a Five Year Capital Investment Plan. <br />This gives the BOCC greater flexibility to change long -term strategies when funding <br />sources or capital priorities change. <br />2. Change the minimum amount for a CIP project from $30,000 to $100,000. <br />3. Eliminate Maintenance and Repair items from the CIP. <br />These items should be budgeted in an operating budget on an annual basis to keep all <br />County Facilities in excellent condition. <br />4. Eliminate Reserve projects from the CIP. <br />These funds should be accumulated the County Capital Reserve Fund. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is $300,000 transferred from the General Fund to the County <br />Capital Fund. A total of $500,000 is being appropriated from the County Capital Fund Balance <br />from projects closed out in June 2010. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approve the first year of the <br />County Capital Investment Plan (CIP), changes to the 2010 -15 CIP process as noted in <br />Background above, and approve amendments to five Capital Project Ordinances, Attachments <br />2 -6. <br />