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,t,;P ���J - =��±�����-. �� �J _�1999-2000 Capital Pronects Update and Approval of Ordinances' _.~ �� �� <br /> � <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 /> Car,bu,o Board o"Education would have wo look az some cn its other projects and come up with some savings <br /> hm fund the full construction costs. The Chapel HUl-Cmrrbono Board of Education has identified some savings <br /> 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 m!looaUonfortheScnoggoEiemmnba project. <br /> The second set of actions is to implement the County capital projects that were approved in the <br /> QP last summer. <br /> Commissioner Brown questioned the costs on Scroggs Elementary and Pathways Elementary. <br /> She said that it was important boheeptrnckofthmnewochop|aandthefuUommt. She also asked for a final <br /> figure on East Chapel HiUHighSohooi Rod Viaaer 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 Visner said that the <br /> County owns 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 for 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 Brown asked for figures on school technology and how 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 /> John Link said that he would send the material that has been developed to the Board of County <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 regular <br /> permanent position. However,this item was postponed. <br /> 10. REPORTS <br /> a. Report on Travel and Tourism/Economic Development Promotional Event <br /> The Board received a report on possible support of a North Carolina travel and tourism/economic <br /> development promotional event on July 4,2000 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. <br />