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2 <br /> Commissioner Hartwell stated that the report from the two committees <br /> depends in part on what Hillsborough may do with a proposed bond issue <br /> which would tie up their ability to fund capital improvements to their <br /> water system. <br /> Chair Marshall emphasized the importance of receiving the information <br /> in time to make a policy decision and a decision on what to include in a <br /> bond referendum for the May primary. <br /> Commissioner Willhoit stated that the money for the reservoir should <br /> not be dependent upon general fund obligations. If it is going to be <br /> funded through bonds that it should be revenue bonds or a source that can <br /> be identified. For the resource recovery facility, the money should come <br /> from the landfill fees or a 3-party bond. <br /> Commissioner Hartwell stated that in the future land will be needed by <br /> somebody for a reservoir and the likelihood of a bond issue passing would <br /> increase if acquisition of land for the purpose of securing good water were <br /> included. <br /> After a brief discussion, Chair Marshall stated that this would <br /> probably not be part of the countywide bond issue. <br /> EMS 911 CENTER EXPANSION <br /> Thompson indicated the expansion would house an ambulance and some <br /> additional staff. The operating budget includes a fourth console which will <br /> take one of the offices. Negotiations are taking place for securing the <br /> land from the school. The cost of the land will be approximately $15, 000. <br /> Chair Marshall stated that unless someone objects, she will assume that <br /> it is the consensus of the Board that the information and dates in the CIP <br /> are satisfactory. <br /> The Board indicated agreement that the project listed may not occur as <br /> listed in the CIP but will occur when needed within that five year period. <br /> HAZARDOUS MATERIALS <br /> Thompson indicated that the program is funded for the second year and <br /> will enable further training and purchase of supplies associated with that <br /> training. <br /> Dr. Lunsford asked for clarification on what is included in the capital <br /> budget. He was questioning the inclusion of training and supplies for the <br /> Hazardous Material Team. <br /> Thompson explained that this project will be funded from the 20% half <br /> cent sales tax money and is a one-time expenditure. <br /> JAIL COMPLETION <br /> Thompson explained that this project would add an additional eight <br /> cells for the jail. In FY 1988-89 the minimum security facility would be <br /> constructed. These projects address those items listed in Mr. Atlas' <br /> report. The $51, 300 construction cost would cover moving the probation <br /> officers back to the jail on the second floor of the old building and <br /> finishing the area in the jail that was left unfinished by the original <br /> contractor. Nothing major was left out of the report. <br /> Bill Laws stated that the total amount of the project would permit an <br /> additional 20-30 beds for the minimum security section which would free up <br /> about eight spaces. <br /> SOUTHERN ORANGE RESCUE SQUAD EXPANSION <br /> Thompson stated that the work will be done as soon as the money is <br /> available and not in two steps. <br /> PARKS AND RECREATION <br /> Thompson noted that this section preempts the master park plan and the <br /> report that will be presented in November. The proximity of future park <br />