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Commissioner McKee made reference to the entrance on the east side where there <br /> was water coming under the door after the rain. <br /> Commissioner Price asked if the building was ok right now. <br /> Jeff Thompson said the building needs upfitting. The business case is weak to invest <br /> in the building at this time. <br /> Chair Jacobs said the Blackwood Farm is also an option and these two projects are <br /> intertwined. <br /> Commissioner McKee asked if there were two HVAC systems in that building and it was <br /> answered yes, there are multiple systems. All of the systems would not have to be replaced. <br /> It was answered that the issue is the way the air is distributed. It is difficult to keep <br /> everyone comfortable in this facility. <br /> Jeff Thompson said in the February work session there was a discussion of space <br /> planning with the Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR) <br /> Government Services Annex: <br /> This has $350,000 for HVAC replacement in year 5. <br /> Commissioner McKee asked if there was a plan for what to do with this building. <br /> Frank Clifton said there have been discussions about this. There is a discussion soon <br /> about space studies. He said it is probably time for another thorough analysis. <br /> Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood Community Center: <br /> There was $650,000 appropriated this year and nothing else appropriated for the out <br /> years. <br /> Viper Radio System: <br /> The appropriations in the out years are for the towers over the next 5 years. <br /> Frank Clifton said there is a study underway about the best location for the towers. <br /> Commissioner McKee said for years Emergency Services has gotten the short end of <br /> the funding stream, and the result of that was increased response time. He wants to make sure <br /> Emergency Services stays ahead of the curve. <br /> Commissioner Pelissier said she heard a presentation yesterday about the VIPER <br /> system and asking the State to expand the system. She asked if the State allows the expansion <br /> of the VIPER system, if this would allow the State to build towers. <br /> Jim Groves said most of the activity would be in the western part of the State. <br /> Commissioner Pelissier said they were told it was from the east to the west. <br /> Frank Clifton suggested not waiting on the State for this. <br /> Communication System Improvements: <br /> This was Attachment D. The Board approved Budget Amendment 8-A on March 19th <br /> for the purchase of radios. Budget Amendment 8-B was also approved to purchase 11 P25 <br /> compliant radios. <br /> Emergency Services Substations: <br /> This is for 4 substations on County property. There is $875,000 in year 1, 3 and 5. <br /> Commissioner McKee asked Jim Groves to speak to the Phelps Road Station. <br /> Jim Groves said Medic 5 has been co-located with Orange Rural Station 3. It has been <br /> a good fit. They will continue to work to find locations that will further reduce response times. <br /> Commissioner McKee said Carrboro and Eno may also be interested in joint locations. <br /> He thinks the Board of County Commissioners should send a clear message that this is an <br />