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The study group discussed the opportunity to provide the Valley Forge facility for use by the Children's Learning Center, who may potentially be displaced from their current location at Hillsborough Elementary School. The program utilizes approximately 6,200 square feet of space, which includes a sizable therapeutic playroom for the children. 6. Lease to Town of Hillsborough The Town of Hillsborough recently has expressed an interest in possibility leasing this facility. While the Commissioners encourage the continued commitment of the Orange County School Board to The Children's Learning Center program, currently located at the Hillsborough Elementary School, the study group recommends that the Commissioners consider offering the site to the School Board in the event the program must be displaced. Other acceptable options include use as a records retention area for County documents; or pursuing a lease with the Town of Hillsborough. Graham Building The Arts Commission location is recommended for the Graham Building at 118 N. Churton Street, Hillsborough, pursuant to earlier studies. Although the department falls under the supervision of the EDC Director, who will be located two blocks away in the expanded County campus office building, the proximity to this location should allow appropriate supervision of the function. The study further recommends that the Literacy Council, who may provide tutoring from this building, collaborate with the Library Director to develop an acceptable area within the new Library where tutoring may be conducted in a quiet and confidential manner. In addition, the study recommends that the Veteran's office, a division of Social Services, be relocated to the Whitted Building, where an enhanced level of service delivery may be provided. Currently, the Veteran's office is staffed by a single individual, who covers both the Chapel Hill and Hillsborough locations. When the employee is at one location or on leave, a diminished level of service is possible at the unattended site. With increasing services needed for this growing population, assurance of a consistent level of service is desirable, according to the DSS Director. Torrain Property This property was discussed as a, temporary relocation site for the Highway 57 Solid Waste Convenience Center. While the County has opted to pursue other avenues for development of the replacement convenience center, it is * desirable to pursue easements from this and other property owners along the eastern perimeter of the Public Works site that would allow mutually beneficial natural buffers to be maintained along the property lines. Orange County Space, Needs Update November 9, 2006 Page 3