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K 2010 Orange County Library Hillsborough Commons (Dept. of Social Services) Environment and Agriculture Center (DEAPR (portion), Soil & Water, Cooperative Extension, USDA Farm Service Agency) Emergency Services Substation at Revere Road (former Animal Control facility) 2011 Whitted Center Renovation (Health Clinic, Dental Clinic, Health Department Offices, Housing, Human Rights & Community Development) 129 King Street (Public Defender relocation from leased space) Court Street Annex (Probation & Parole relocation from leased space) Guardian Ad -Litem (501 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill) 2012 Child Support Enforcement (Relocated to the West Campus Office Building from leased space) The associated "Orange County Facility Report" summarizes locations and pertinent information for each facility that the County owns and serves as a baseline for future space study analysis. This report will be updated annually to coincide with annual County budget preparation as well as the annual energy, fuel and water use scorecard presentation. Current Initiatives to Address Identified Unmet Space Needs. The following BOCC adopted initiatives are in progress to address unmet needs identified in the study, as well as those needs identified since the last study update in 2010. These initiatives will continue to be examined and developed in keeping with the same space study methodology. Staff will present progress updates for feedback as well as recommendations for decision as these studies develop. County Magistrate's Office. A portion of the original jail building is being renovated for use and will serve as a consolidated magistrate office and processing center. This need was identified during the Justice Facility expansion project and subsequent occupation of the facility. This project should be completed during the summer of 2013. Permanent BOCC Meeting Facility in Hillsborough. The current Manager recommended Capital Investment Plan ( "CIP ") contemplates providing a permanent Board meeting facility within the former library space in the Whitted building. Should this project be approved, staff will manage the design and construction of a permanent meeting facility with potential areas for multi - purpose space and /or administrative office space. A design presentation with upfit alternatives would be presented to the Board in the fall, and could be completed and ready for occupancy in the spring of 2014. The Board has affirmed its desire to allow shared use of this space for other government uses of the Town of Hillsborough and the Orange County Schools. The Board is also interested in sharing the space for arts, cultural enrichment, education, and economic development activities during times where it is not being used for government activities. Emergency Services Substations. Emergency services and supporting assets are being improved to provide faster and appropriate response to all areas of the County. Part of this effort is a study that contemplates identifying ideal locations for adequate response as well as the prototype site and space plan for the facilities. Staff is currently administering a Request for Qualifications ( "RFQ ") process to select a consultant for this work. This process is funded through the FY2012 -13 CIP.