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a <br />6. Although the south entrance to the building is not handicap accessible, the <br />north entrance does have handicap access. Anew gravel drive from the <br />parking lot that will terminate on a concrete pad at the center walkway (center <br />of building adjacent to gym and cafeteria entrance) can be installed at an <br />estimated cost of $3,000. <br />7. The need for new windows for the Northern Center has been identified by the <br />Public Works Department in CIP budget requests since 1992/93 fiscal year. <br />The Manager's recommended CIP for the 1998/99 fiscal year includes a <br />$225,000 allocation for private placement funding of new windows for this <br />facility. <br />8. New fluorescent lighting fixtures have been installed by Public Works staff in <br />the Senior Citizen's Room, two classrooms, the Recreation Department <br />office, and the Recreation Training room. The immediate need for lighting in <br />(4) classrooms and (2) speech therapy rooms will be completed by Friday, <br />April 17, 1998. Please note that these fluorescent lighting fixtures are <br />temporary surface mount fixtures which would require modifications for <br />reinstallation in a drop ceiling. The Manager's recommended CIP for the <br />1998/99 fiscal year includes a $75,000 allocation through private placement <br />funding of a drop ceiling and recessed lighting for this facility. <br />9. Recent improvements in the kitchen area include painting and installation of <br />new window blinds. The Manager's Recommended CIP budget for the <br />1998/99 fiscal year includes funding for further kitchen improvements. Please <br />note that the building occupants provide and are responsible for the repair <br />and maintenance of kitchen equipment (including appliances), and cleaning <br />services. <br />10.If there are specific needs for electrical outlets, they should be requested <br />through the County work order process. <br />Improvements made in recent years to the Northern Center include painting the <br />interior and exterior of the building; replacement of the roof; replacement of water <br />line piping; and an upgrade of electrical panels. <br />Northern Center Building Improvements Memo 2 <br />4116/98 <br />5 <br />