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1 Information Item 11/26/12 Memo to: Assembly of Governments Members From: Jeff Thompson, Director, Orange County Asset Management Services RE: Proposed New Jail Facility in Hillsborough cc: Frank Clifton, Orange County Manager In October of this year, the North Carolina Council of State authorized the issuance of a 50 year land lease to Orange County of approximately 6.8 acres for the purpose of constructing and operating a future Criminal Justice Detention Center. The Orange County Sheriff will operate the facility for local needs. The Property is part of the State's Orange Correctional Center located southeast of the I- 85/Hwy 86 intersection. Attachment A depicts an illustrative schematic site plan imposed upon an aerial photograph. This schematic site plan was developed jointly by the North Carolina Department of Corrections and is inclusive to the Lease authorization. County staff is working with the State Property Office in finalizing the formal Lease Agreement that will be presented to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners("BOCC")for approval. Staff expects this Lease Agreement to be executed during the third quarter of this fiscal year. Within its Capital Investment Plan, the BOCC has contemplated construction of this estimated 250 bed facility during fiscal year 2016-17 at a cost of approximately$30 million. Upon the execution of the Lease Agreement, County staff will continue the development process for this facility by performing the necessary survey requirements as well as environmental, geotechnical, and preliminary cost analysis. In the spring of 2013, the BOCC anticipates to engage a qualified professional design firm upon the completion of a thorough selection process. Should anyone have questions of this process, please contact me at 919-245-2658,or at lethompson Cc�orangecountVnc.gov. Attachment: A. Schematic Site Plan