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32 • ADA Compliance Requested ADA funding was increased by $56,000 in 2013 -14 to address some important compliance issues noted in the DPI report. Energy Efficiency /Lighting Improvements The Maintenance Department regularly replaces T -12 lighting bulbs and ballasts with the more energy efficient T -8 bulbs and ballasts as they become inoperable. However, T -12 lights are in the final years of phase out, making an accelerated effort to re -lamp entire facilities prudent. Funding requested in the Lighting Category accomplishes the re- lamping of both Grady Brown and New Hope Elementary Schools in their entirety over the course of three years. Additional schools will be evaluated over the next year and included in future funding plans to ensure all facilities are re- lamped systematically and in a timely manner. The DPI report also recommends this item be addressed as soon as practicable. • Electrical Systems An additional $18,000 is requested for emergency generator and automatic transfer switch installation at the Central Office, bringing the total request to $45,000. This will allow a sizeable portion of the building to be functional in the event of power outage. Orange High Heat Distribution System Funding for professional services is requested to explore alternatives and prepare a design for replacement of the steam lines at Orange High. Developments over the past several months have caused concern regarding the longevity of the 50 -year old distribution system. Since this is a costly system to replace, options, including phasing plans, will be explored with the consultant and will be available for Board consideration later in the year. During this fiscal year, staff will update the inventory, evaluate existing mechanical equipment and create a replacement schedule, in order to better anticipate future replacement needs. School Safety and Security The Board recently received information about areas where enhanced security measures may be called for at schools in the District. In order to present a comprehensive picture of these efforts a section in the CIP entitled "School Safety and Security" was created. Related existing projects were consolidated under this heading. While each of these projects had merit, there is no evidence of a comprehensive approach to addressing this critical issue. Therefore, to promote consistent and well- informed safety strategies in all facilities, an assessment by professionals trained in these areas is recommended. The resulting recommendations are expected to include, but not be limited to such things as architectural changes in facilities (security vestibules for example) and technology enhancements (cameras, smart locks, etc.). Recommendations, complete with preliminary costs, will allow the District to budget most effectively for safety needs in future CIPs; and will provide reliable information for any grant opportunities that may arise. • New Facilities Last year's CIP included three new facilities: - Cedar Ridge High School Auxiliary Gym - Cedar Ridge High School Classroom Wing Addition - Elementary #8 Cedar Ridge High School Projects A total of $300,000 was approved in 2012 -13 to begin preliminary planning for the two referenced projects at Cedar Ridge High School. The combined estimated cost of $24,035,000 was requested for funding between 2014 and 2016. The cost estimate prepared by Corley Redfoot Architects-