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Cedar Grove $2,000,000 $2,250,000 $2,250,000 $250,000 <br /> Project <br /> Classroom $28,800 $0 $0 ($28,800) <br /> Wing <br /> "Mothball" <br /> Design Fee <br /> Classroom $579,900 $0 $0 ($579,900) <br /> Wing <br /> "Mothball" <br /> Estimated <br /> Construction <br /> Cost <br /> Classroom $2,100,000 $0 $0 ($2,100,000) <br /> Wing Upfit <br /> Cost (est. $100 <br /> per square <br /> foot) <br /> Septic System $800,000 $0 $0 ($800,000) <br /> Upgrade <br /> Estimated Cost <br /> Additional $29,000 $0 $0 ($29,000) <br /> Classroom <br /> Space Upfit <br /> Estimated Cost <br /> Totals: $5,537,700 $2,250,000 $2,250,000 ($3,287,700) <br /> Chair Jacobs said Dr. Sue Florence is here as spokesperson for the workgroup and <br /> would like to speak on this item. <br /> Dr. Sue Florence thanked everyone for allowing her to speak. She said she is a <br /> product of Orange County. She recognized members of her work group and thanked the <br /> recreation department and architects, who worked well with the group. She said everyone was <br /> able to agree on a plan to present to the Board of Commissioners. She said at the last <br /> meeting the group talked about bringing other programming services to the community center. <br /> She said economic standards caused all of the programming to be removed from this facility, <br /> and this is a lifeline for the community. She said the workgroup is interested in Option b <br /> because it would allow space for programs to return to the center. She said the group wants a <br /> combination of activities for their community to educate, flourish and grow. She said they also <br /> want the wings to be maintained. She said she would like to see the rescue squad back at this <br /> facility. She said the community will work together to help make this project happen. <br /> Chair Jacobs said this item will be coming back to the Board in April, and there is <br /> funding allocated in the budget. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if it is possible to find a third way that would renovate one <br /> wing fully and use the other wing for storage. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said if the Board is talking about services, the County has a dual <br /> service model. She said the idea of expanding that model would be a different conversation. <br /> Chair Jacobs said that is not what is being discussed now, but is a possible discussion <br /> for the future. <br />