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nition of the older segment of its citizenry; and, NOW, THEREFORE, We, the orange County Board of Commissioners, join the Governor of North Carolina and the President of the United States in proclaiming May, 1987 as OLDER AMERICANS MONTH and further, do encourage all citizens to join us in honoring our older Americans. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. E. REPORTS 2. PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE AND FACILITY STUDY Director of Public Works Wilbur McAdoo gave an overview of the study which reviewed the subject of inhouse maintenance versus contract maintenance. He stated the report gives a cost comparison as well as addresses the ratio of vehicles to mechanics, the recommended mileage level for the disposal of vehicles, projected fleet size in five years and the facilities required. With the use of charts, McAdoo showed a cast comparison using the hourly labor rate. He outlined the advantages and disadvantages of contract labor. The disadvantages outweighted the advantages. He compared the amount of maintenance with the miles on the vehicle and indicated that 100,000 miles is the replacement period for most vehicles. Chair Marshall noted and Commissioner Hartwell agreed that the figures in the report indicate that using ].25,000 miles would be just as advantageous as 100,000 miles and McAdoo indicated that when a vehicle reaches 125,000 miles, there is no resale or trade-in value of that vehicle. McAdoo will review the figures and report back to the Board the recommended mileage level for disposal starting at 100,000 and increments of 8~ and the rationale for that recommendation. Discussion ensued on the Chevettes that were purchased in 1981 and the maintenance cost for these vehicles. Chair Marshall indicated a policy needs to be made whereby the maximum number of the same model vehicle to be purchased within a given period of time is set. McAdoo continued that Orange County has experienced within the -- last five years an 11.6 annual growth rate in the number of vehicles. orange County has at the present time 125 vehicles. It is projected that in 1992 that number will increase to 201. These numbers do not include any special allocation of vehicles far the law enforcement takehome fleet or Coordinated Agency Transportation. He described the present motorpool facility and explained three options for handling the increased growth and responsibility: (1) expansion which'-could only take place on the west or east side of the property, (2) construction of a detached satellite garage, or (3) construction of a centralized motorpool facility, and retention of the existing facility for storage purposes. McAdoo stated that the administrative offices are presently housed in a leased mobile home. Anew public works office facility could be constructed for $195,000 which would take into consideration future demands and expected growth. He explained that their is a problem with egress and ingress which could be addressed by purchasing five acres adjoining the property and moving the drive. McAdoo finalized his report with the following proposals: (1) maintain the motorpool service as a function of the County by constructing a new motorpool facility, (2) retain the existing facility for storage purposes, (3) construct a new public works administrative office building and (4) acquire the necessary property and construct a new driveway. In answer to a question from Commissioner Willhoit, McAdoo stated that the County currently contracts out a portion of its maintenance for heavy equipment and other special equipment. The expansion costs would be less than the contract service with fewer problems. Commissioner Halkiotis stated that something needs to be done