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Department on Aging Needs. The aging facilities (Seymour Center and Central Orange <br /> Senior Center) continue to experience rapid growth and are constrained by the physical <br /> space limitations. The work group recommends expanding Aging facility programming and <br /> administrative spaces in the form of interior upfit construction in both the Seymour and <br /> Central Orange Facilities in the near term. The work group also recommends allocating <br /> monies to assist in the Master Aging Plan process with respect to identifying and planning <br /> for longer term space needs. Representatives from the Department on Aging will be <br /> present to speak to these needs and answer questions. <br /> Southern Human Services Center Expansion. The Board may recall that the FY2015-19 <br /> CIP contemplates a significant expansion that may house a southern Dental Clinic, <br /> expanded medical and social services facilities, site/parking improvements, and building <br /> system improvements. The work group has not reached consensus on the precise <br /> expansion needs, especially since the Interfaith Council Community House has now <br /> opened with potential dental service capacity. The work group has also identified the <br /> Southern Campus as a potential site for necessary business continuity infrastructure <br /> (redundant Information Technologies data center and 911 emergency communications <br /> center) that should be considered within a contemplated Southern Human Services Center <br /> expansion capital project. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if the master plan for the Southern Human Services <br /> Center campus included renovations to the Seymour Center. <br /> Jeff Thompson said it does, but it is not currently plotted in the Capital Investment Plan <br /> (CIP). <br /> Commissioner Dorosin clarified that the long-term plan does include the senior center. <br /> Jeff Thompson said yes. <br /> Chair McKee said he recalled the possibility of adding space to the Seymour Center <br /> without adding a second floor. <br /> Jeff Thompson said this possibility was discussed at the June 2nd meeting, and the <br /> details are outlined in the packet this evening. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked if the seniors pay to use the fitness center at the Seymour <br /> Center. <br /> Janice Tyler said yes, and there are scholarships available. <br /> Jeff Thompson said there is not a staff consensus regarding the Southern Human <br /> Services Center expansion. He said the nearby InterFaith Council (IFC) community house has <br /> dental facilities which may serve as an alternative to housing a dental clinic at the Southern <br /> Campus. <br /> Commissioner Rich said she is not comfortable sending women and children to the IFC <br /> shelter for dental visits. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said she met with IFC and currently the dental clinic can only serve <br /> the current clients at IFC. She added that there is interest from IFC and the Town of Chapel <br /> Hill, because of the minimal use of that portion of the facility. She said the Board would remain <br /> updated regarding this possibility. <br /> Jeff Thompson said all of these ideas will be brought back to the BOCC with updates <br /> and further recommendations. <br /> c. Location and breadth of lob and skills trainin_g <br /> The work group recommends the Board continue the re-alignment of County job and skills <br /> training resources to maximize their service delivery to County residents. The Department <br />