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d. 1999-2000 Capital Protects Update and Approval of Ordinances <br />The Board received an update on the funding status of approved capital projects for the County <br />and the school systems, and considered approval of capital project ordinances for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro <br />schools and Orange County. <br />Assistant County Manager Rod Visser said that the staff is asking the Board to take two specific <br />sets of actions. The first action relates to funding for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School projects, specifically <br />providing an appropriation so that the Glenwood Elementary renovation project can get into full swing. The <br />Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education has approved construction contracts for this project, and there was <br />already $950,000 worth of 1997 bonds that were programmed with the understanding that the Chapel Hill- <br />Carrboro Board of Education would have to look at some of its other projects and come up with some <br />savings to fund the full construction casts. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education has identified same <br />savings and is proposing to transfer $277,000+ in savings from the Scroggs Elementary project to cover the <br />renovation. The action for the Board is to adopt the project ordinance to appropriate the funds for the <br />Glenwood Elementary renovations and adopt the project ordinance that would reallocate funds and reduce <br />the project allocation for the Scroggs Elementary project. <br />The second set of actions is to implement the County capital projects that were approved in the <br />CIP last summer. <br />Commissioner Brawn questioned the costs on Scroggs Elementary and Pathways Elementary. <br />She said that it was important to keep track of the new schools and the full cost. She also asked for a final <br />figure on East Chapel Hill High School. Rod Visser will provide this information. <br />Commissioner Gordon wants the 1,000 student figure to be included in the materials giving the <br />final costs for East Chapel Hill High School. <br />Commissioner Jacobs asked for final figures on some of the schools built in both systems. He <br />made reference to page three and asked if the County owned the animal shelter. Rod Visser said that the <br />County awns the building and the land is leased. <br />Commissioner Jacobs asked about the Equipment and Record Storage item. <br />Budget Director Donna Dean said that the first allocation of $69,975 would be for the outside <br />storage facility for Public Works. The funds left over would be used for record storage far departments that <br />have not been specified. <br />Commissioner Jacobs asked if the space study group would look at record storage and John <br />Link said that they would. <br />Commissioner Jacobs made reference to page 4 and the protective ground covers at existing <br />parks and suggested that the County coordinate with the Solid Waste Department to do this in-house. <br />Commissioner Brawn asked far figures on school technology and haw much has been spent by <br />each school system. <br />Commissioner Gordon made reference to page three and corrected "Environmental Resources <br />Conservation" to "Environment and Resource Conservation." In regards to the Equipment and Vehicles she <br />suggested that it be underscored that they be energy efficient and/or alternative fueled vehicles. She said <br />that she would like some basic information about the schools (i.e., the sizes, how many students, the <br />capacities, comparisons of new schools and old schools, etc.). She will submit her requests for this <br />information in writing. <br />Jahn Link said that he would send the material that has been developed to the Board of County <br />Commissioners. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to adopt the <br />capital project ordinances for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />e. Proposed Contract for Student Generation Rate and Impact Fee Studies <br />The Board was to consider awarding a contract to Tischler and Associates Inc. in an amount not <br />to exceed $53,400 for student generation rate and impact fee studies. However, this item was postponed. <br />f. N.C. Health Choice Coordinator Position -Conversion from Time-limited to Permanent <br />Status <br />The Board was to consider converting the existing Health Choice coordinator position to a <br />regular permanent position. However, this item was postponed. <br />10. REPORTS <br />a. Report on Travel and Tourism/Economic Development Promotional Event <br />