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3 <br /> Challenging characteristics according to the criteria are as follows: <br /> 1. Use of the facility would depend on the relocation of Carrboro staff. Development of a library, <br /> therefore, would be delayed until appropriate space is created with no guarantee(s) of a timeline <br /> on which this would be achieved. There is also no firm idea on the total amount of space that will <br /> be available to support the library, <br /> 2. Onsite parking, should the facility be shared with some Carrboro department staff, would be <br /> limited, causing the site to require off-site parking; <br /> 3. The site is severely challenged with regard to handicapped accessibility, a lack of natural light, <br /> and is not equipped with an elevator; <br /> 4. There is little or no ability for future expansion. <br /> 5. The County may be asked to be involved physically or financially with the renovation of the <br /> Carrboro Town Hall. <br /> Staff recommendation: <br /> At this point, continue performing due diligence work in collaboration with Carrboro staff in the areas of: <br /> 1. Determining the Carrboro staff(Police and Parks and Recreation Departments) that would re- <br /> locate to Carrboro Town Hall or other locations in order that a more definitive schematic space <br /> plan could be prepared for the Southern Branch Library within the Century Center; <br /> 2. Performing the physical due diligence for the feasibility of renovating Town Hall to house the <br /> potentially relocated Carrboro staff; <br /> 3. Developing schematic partnership structure and cost options between Orange County and <br /> Carrboro for review, discussion, and Board Direction. <br />