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MMF The functional groupings based on related service functions or like client base, remained fairly consistent with the 2000 report. However, three new categories were created to reflect the organization changes that have occurred: 1. Parks and Open Space A new category that has been titled "Parks/Open Space" was created to more accurately capture the department's evolutionary role. Parks is coupled with the Environment Resource Conservation Department (ERCD) as one with whom adjacency would be most beneficial. Update: ERCD has opted to not be adjacent to the *.Parks function. Recommendations for location(s) are included with the departmental write ups. 2. Agriculture Services The Agriculture Services function has also been added to more accurately reflect the focus of departments who would remain at the current Planning and Agriculture Building. Agriculture Services departments would include Cooperative Extension and Soil and Water, as well as USDA Rural Development and the Farm Service Agency, two non-County programs currently at the Planning and Ag Building. 3. Animal Services The Animal Services functional group was added in order to acknowledge the County's new and expanded role in this area. While the Animal Shelter building has always been a County facility, the County also assumed operation of the Shelter in July 2004. This group includes the Animal Shelter, Animal Control and the Animal Services Director. unctions Not Included In Study Jail and Court functions. ,Expansion of approximately 25,000 square feet to the Courthouse is currently under design pursuant to the recommendations included in the Justice Facilities Reports,.as written in 1995 and updated in 1998. The new addition will house both court offices and the Sheriff's Department. Additional future expansion of the Courthouse is not contemplated, however, long term space needs of the court system may be met through reallocation of County office space in downtown Hillsborough as court needs dictate and as new County facilities are brought on line. The first such step will occur when space vacated by the Sheriff's office is reallocated to accommodate court-related functions. Update: Since the Justice Facilities Expansion will be limited to a single addition and since the addition of 25,000 square feet would not support the long-term need of the Sheriff's office and the ' Court system, the Board approved the project for approximately 38,000 square feet, a 13,000 square foot increase over the original project