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Commissioner Price asked if the preceding pages of the CIP, prior to page 26, were going to be discussed. Paul Laughton said the previous pages were discussed at the April 9 meeting; however, there would be time to go back to those pages at the end of this evening's meeting. He said this will be one of the last detailed work sessions regarding the CIP, and now is the time for the Board to offer any direction, suggest changes or revisions, and pose questions so staff can get answers. Bonnie Hammersley said the CIP will be part of the process during budget hearings, with goal of keeping the CIP as a part of the conversation about the operating budget. Roofing Projects (CIP page 27) Paul Laughton said there are two roofing projects in Year 1, followed by a scattering of projects over the next four years. He said Year 1 includes a project at the Jail and the Old Courthouse. He said Years 6 through 10 include a lot of projects. He said roofing needs consistently change from year to year, and the Roof Asset Management Program (RAMP) continually reviews the conditions of roofs, along with cost estimates. Commissioner Jacobs asked if roof gardens are going to be incorporated. Jeff Thompson said yes. He said there are two considerations: structural and the cost benefits of those technologies. He said the idea was considered at Cedar Grove, where solar is also being considered. He said the Hillsborough Commons Project was also considered. Commissioner Jacobs asked if rooftop gardens will be considered on new construction projects, such as the Jail or Southern Human Services Center expansion. Jeff Thompson said the Jail is a compelling point. Commissioner Rich said the Sheriff did mention wanting a garden, in which the inmates could work and grow food. Commissioner Price said the Skills Development Center and the Visitors Bureau at 501 and 503 W. Franklin Street have $51,700 allotted in Year 3 and a $209,800 in Years 6 through 10. She asked if the purpose of these monies could be explained. Jeff Thompson said the monies are for the roof on the Visitor's Bureau, which has multiple roofs, and the funding is spread out over time to address the needs. Commissioner Rich asked if the monies and plans would shift if the location of the Visitor's Bureau changed. Jeff Thompson said even if the Visitor's Bureau moves, the new occupant of the 501 W Franklin Street property will still need a new roof. He said if the property is divested, or changes hands, the needs of the roof will be considered in that transaction. Commissioner Jacobs asked if the structural integrity of the old Chapel Hill Town Hall has been investigated. Jeff Thompson said there have been preliminary studies done on both the old Library and the old Town Hall. He said he would share this information with the Board prior to the summer break. Information Technology (IT) (CIP page 28) Paul Laughton said there is a total of$500,000 put in for infrastructure, with $50,000 of that total set aside for the Board of County Commissioners' initiatives. He said there is ongoing review of all equipment to assess the need for repair or replacement. He said the final financing of the Central Permit item should be added into the IT capital. Commissioner Jacobs asked if the County plans to continue using desktop computers, or will there be a switch to more laptop computers, as previously predicted.