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credit if it made a contribution in the way of free or reduced rent. She said this is just something to keep in mind. Jeff Thompson said it is also reasonable to try and recover the cost of the necessary storage modifications. Chair Jacobs noted that the clients are already paying storage fees. He also said the counties are not giving any money to PFAP as a subsidy, and PFAP is paying Orange County rent. He said there is no money coming from the four counties. Commissioner Rich asked if there is a way to make up the $708,000 that is being spent on this. Jeff Thompson said, outside of the rental situation, no. He said this rental space could be advertised for outside use. Commissioner Rich said it is hard for her to get over the hump of this big number. Commissioner Pelissier asked when the roof and HVAC would need to be replaced if the space were used for storage. Jeff Thompson said it would be needed within 2 to 5 years. Commissioner Pelissier said the Board has been told that the roof is in bad condition, so it sounds like a decision to use the space for storage is also a decision to spend the money on the roof and HVAC. Jeff Thompson said his point is that the storage is available now. Commissioner Pelissier said there is a storage study underway, and she understands that there is likely to be new storage space freed up. She asked why this storage space would be needed if that is the case. Jeff Thompson said the Solid Waste storage need is recent, as it is tied to the roll carts. He said the record storage contemplates the issues at the agricultural center on Revere Road, but it may not be necessary. Commissioner Pelissier said she is concerned about spending a lot of money for storage when the County already owns space that could be used. She asked if some of this existing space might be used for PFAP. Jeff Thompson said this is tricky, because PFAP storage is a dirtier, warehouse style storage. Commissioner McKee said he was initially not supportive of mothballing the wings without a specified use. He said this storage space is needed, and this is an opportunity to incentivize small companies to come to Orange County. He said the building will need a roof, and it would be good to go ahead and use the facility for storage now, and get the roof improvement in the CIP to spread out expenses. He said this is a solid building, and it is adequate for the proposed uses. He said it will prevent the future need to buy or build another facility. He feels that with its expansion, PFAP will need at least one wing if not both. He said the lower rate will incentive the companies, and will at least cover the County's expenses. Commissioner Price thanked staff for doing the research. She said this is an opportunity to help grow businesses and keep them in Orange County. She said this facility is still in the agricultural area, and it is a good fit. Commissioner Dorosin asked about the property across the highway. Jeff Thompson said this property was acquired for a future increase in septic capacity. Commissioner Dorosin said none of the alternatives being discussed will involve this septic increase, so this is just a potential for future. Jeff Thompson said that is correct. Commissioner Dorosin said one of the plans mentioned a park and ride and a shelter. He asked if this is located in the new paved parking area.