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said the Town Board is interested in seeing if getting involved makes economic sense for the Town. Commissioner Dorosin asked if the expected scenario is such due to the poor condition and deterioration of the structure. Eric Hallman said UNC has had the building accessed and what the renovations costs will be. He said possible usage options and potential rents were considered. He said it was a very thorough analysis. He said there is a window to do something as there is a parallel process occurring where an interested party has made contact with mortgage holder. County Development Updates Detention Facility Jeff Thompson said the Detention Facility is replacing a 90 year old jail located in the center of town. He said the proposed location for the new facility is near the Orange Correctional Facility across from McDonalds on 6.8 acres of State land that has been leased for fifty years. He said designers for the facility are being interviewed in the coming months. He added construction will begin in the fall of 2016 and be completed in the fall of 2019. Brian Lowen said what will happen with the existing jail. Jeff Thompson said uses for the existing facility are being considered. He said there may be no need for detention purposes here. He added it is a prime property and the highest and best use for it is being considered. Sportsplex (aerial view) Jeff Thompson showed an aerial view of the complex. He said the complex has experienced tremendous growth over the last ten years which places pressure on the facilities to provide for its membership. He said it is one of the most travelled facilities in Orange County, rivaling the Dean Smith Center and Kenan Memorial Stadium for turnstile count. He said a lobby renovation has been completed, adding about 2500 square feet of programmable space to feed the members and their interests. He said a second mezzanine above the pool is being designed currently. He said this mezzanine would add about 5000 to 6000 square feet of programmable exercise and equipment space. He said the property to the northeast of the facility has been acquired and a field house, indoor turf and track and court complex is proposed to support the growth. These items have not yet been voted upon by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). Eric Hallman asked if there is any concern about the traffic intersection given the great deal of activity happening at the Sportsplex. Staff answered no. 4. Potential 2016 County Bond Referendum Update Chair McKee said the BOCC passed a motion on April 21, 2015 to go forward with a bond referendum on November 2016 for $125 million for school capital needs. Bonnie Hammersley said when the agenda went to press, the BOCC had not had the regular meeting yet where some decisions were made on this issue. She said the bond was approved as stated by the Chair and in addition the BOCC supported the concept of a bond education committee. She said the bond is scheduled 18 months from now, and there will be a lot of opportunity for discussion going forward. Chair McKee said the BOCC is limited as to when a bond can be placed on a referendum, which is in even numbered years.