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Sportsplex Paul Laughton reviewed the following information from the abstract: The current FY 2014-15 includes funding for a Mezzanine addition at the pool area to include dedicated member change areas and lockers, workout rooms, and a senior/adult cardio strength center. Year 1 (FY 2015-16) includes $2,800,000 for a new building addition that would house an indoor turf field for soccer, lacrosse, senior walking, running, Kidsplex functions, and youth/adult flag football leagues, as well as a basketball court, including bleacher seating, for youth and adult basketball leagues, court based fitness programs, volleyball, and Kidsplex activities. Projected revenue from these new projects would generate enough funds to cover the additional annual debt service needed for these projects. Commissioner Rich asked if there has been a marketing campaign to attract UNC employees working at the Waterstone development to join the Sportsplex. John Stock, Sportsplex Manager, said there have been preliminary discussions. Commissioner Rich said having incentives may entice people into the facility. John stock said UNC will be holding an Open House at Waterstone in June and the Sportsplex is seeking to participate. Commissioner Rich applauded John Stock for providing more nutritional food and snacks. Commissioner Burroughs asked if the size and scope of the indoor turf fields and basketball court could be explained. John Stock said it is very similar in size to an ice hockey rink which accommodates lacrosse and indoor soccer. He said the court will be a standard sized basketball court. He said both the turf and the court will serve people of all ages. Commissioner Price asked if the parking plan is finalized. Jeff Thompson said yes. John Stock said there is a lot in the back of the facility. Commissioner Price said the facility is so well used and the more parking the better. Chair McKee asked if the two lots purchased by the County will give enough room for parking. Jeff Thompson said yes. Commissioner Jacobs asked if the Senior Center were ever to be expanded, would there still be enough room for parking. Jeff Thompson said there is a little bit of a buffer for initial parking; as well as a bit of the pond area that could be moved into, without upsetting the regulations. He said a major expansion of the Senior Center would not be possible without further parking. Chair McKee commended the management and success of the Sportsplex. Paul Laughton said on page 86 to 89 there is a summary of the Sportsplex CIP Investment Opportunities. Commissioner Jacobs asked if any documents about the Sportsplex are ever published for public review. Paul Laughton said all of these documents are public records. Bonnie Hammersley said when projects begin, the information could be put on the Sportsplex newsletter so the public can understand the funding. Commissioner Jacobs said it would also show the success of the Sportsplex. Paul Laughton referred to page 133, regarding the County Debt Service and Debt Capacity (General Fund Only). He said the County will remain under the Debt Service Capacity, but it will creep up in the coming years which may result in tax increases around 2017-2018.