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Senior Citizen Services PROBLUI STATaEWT " The population age structure is becoming older as a result of lower birates, increased life span and retirees moving into the county. More citizens are reaching "old age" in Chapel Hill, especially in the Community Development area of concentration such as the Northside "community." Therefore, a number of senior citizens needs can be found, such (1) a place to go during the day to combat boredom and loneliness (2) a method for improved accessibility of essential services (3) a mechanism for elderly as a group and as individuals to deal effectively with a variety of their problems The Northside Multipurpose Center is presently in poor physical condition, yet is atter;'... ing to serve over 100 older persons from the surrounding community on a daily basis. Some of the services now available at the Center are nutrition, legal assistance, employment, energy and weatherization assistance, as well as general information. PROGRAti OBJECTIVE On behalf of the Golden Age Happy Circle Club, the Council on Aging, JOCCA, and other Senior Citizens in the CD area, the Orange County Board of Commissioners requests $16,0C':" Community Development funding consideration for the renovation of space in the Northsid Multipurpose Center that would offer an improved focal point of services for older citizens of the community. Orange County would be responsible for the renovation proj- :r:. and may wish to contract out the work, after establishing a work plan. COST ESTIMATES The following cost estimates include material and labor and were developed by David Polston, architect, N.C. Division of Aging. The proposed renovation involves convert= the vacant space (formerly occupied by the SHAG clinic) into a large multipurpose roo: , a small lounge, and an Arts/Crafts area. The multipurpose room would house the nutrii `.c.. program, neighborhood meetings and other gatherings. Assignment of space in this bui-J..'.::=: is the responsibility of the Orange County Board of Commissioners. The Board agrees V this renovated area will be made available primarily for Senior Citizens activities and services for at least five years. (See Attached Proposed Floor Plan) COST ESTIMATES New Front Entrance (Handicap ramp/new wide doors) $ 1,500.00 Closing Entrances in Lounge and Crafts Room 200.00 Add two doors (Craft Rm./Multipurpose Rm.) 335.00 Painting - Of per ft. 1,640.00 Tile Floor - 75¢ per ft. 1,271.00 Drop Ceiling - 85¢ per ft. 1,440.00 Kitchen Cabinets (Multipurpose Area) 750.00 Plumbing (Install sinks Craft Rm/Multipurpose Rm.) 950.00 New Light Fixtures 2,511.00 Restrooms (Repairs - New Fixtures) 3,000.00 Folding Room Dividers (Multipurpose Rm.) 1,500-00 Total $15,127-00 Contractor's Fee (Profit/Overhead) 4 500.00 Grand Total 19,627.00 Orange County, who is committed to improving the facility will also provide up to $2,500 and part of the necessary manpower toward this renovation project. In addition, the Title III-C Senior Citizens Nutrition Program under JOCCA has requested $3,000 for improvements to the restroom facilities. If volunteers, CETA or other manpower resource <= provide all or part of the labor, the cost of the project might be reduced to free up funds for additional improvements such as a buri3lary alarm system.and air conditioning. The two rooms currently used for Senior activities and which would be vacated once t1-- proposed renovation is complete might appropriately be used to house the offices of Orange County Dept. on Aging, and/or other Senior Citizen activities. This would re- additional renovations at a later date. However, final decisions and plans for the u�.: of that area are not yet complete. August h, 1980