Agenda - 06-03-2003 - 9d - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

these families are migrant or working in agriculture. Programming possibilities include assistance with translation, information and referrals, and transportation; support groups and counseling; children's programming; cultural programming; a legal clinic; and a leadership development project to promote leadership from within the Hispanic- Latino community. Since the Family Resource Center currently employs both a full -time and part- time Hispanic outreach worker, the presence of El Centro Latino would help to enhance the service delivery. By being co- located at the NHSC, these agencies could more effectively collaborate and coordinate programming efforts to this target population. In addition to developing a computer lab for DTCC, the task force has reviewed the overall space allocations for current facility occupants and anticipated program service expansions. Based upon the information obtained from the community surveys, a stronger human services presence is also requested at the NHSC. This would include, but is not limited to, health and dental screenings, nutrition and fitness classes, and other health education classes (e.g. prenatal, child safety, STD, breast cancer awareness, etc.). Also in an effort to ensure a balance of library services throughout the County, a cybrary, similar to that identified for Carrboro, is proposed for the NHSC. In order to accommodate the requested services and new agencies, a realignment of some of the space is suggested to provide a more efficient utilization of the building. A map illustrating the proposed space assignments for service providers is included as Attachment V. With an expansion of services offered at the NHSC, it is anticipated that the facility usage will increase substantially. A chart describing the percentage of facility usage (current and proposed) is included as Attachment VI. Facility Issues and Proposed Enhancements Wastewater Treatment System Built in 1951 to serve as a school and acquired by the County in 1977, the NHSC is in need of structural renovations and enhancements. The most pressing need is to replace the wastewater treatment system. According to the Health Department, the design flow for the current use of the building, based upon the estimated number of participants, is just over 3500 gallons per day. This septic system is sized for 2,400 gallons per day. It is therefore, overloaded by approximately 45% with the existing use. Although it is working properly by all accounts, overuse to this degree will have long -term