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In the fall of each year, the Space Study Work Group will facilitate space-related discussions with the Functional Leadership Teams in order to collect their input for the CIP process and present the set of discussion topics and themes to the Manager and Board. Chair McKee said the workgroup felt that this would be an on-going discussion, and the entire group would meet a few times a year in an on-going manner. Commissioner Rich asked if there was an update regarding the Rosemary Old Town Hall/IFC Kitchen. Bonnie Hammersley said this was discussed with the other Town Managers, and one of the biggest obstacles is the uncertainty of the date for the removal of the IFC kitchen. She said it was decided that the group of interested stakeholders would be reconvened, but there is no timeline at this point. She stressed the commitment to long range planning, while small details fall into place. Commissioner Rich said it will be important to evaluate the amount of renovations that will be needed in this building and the costs related to said renovations. Commissioner Jacobs said he recalled a structural analysis was completed for this building. Jeff Thompson said there is a structural analysis, but any existing costs estimates are soft given that the specific future use of the building is unknown. Commissioner Jacobs asked if it is the supposition that all parties would be financial contributors or that the County would bear the cost. Bonnie Hammersley said that has not been discussed yet since the new location of IFC kitchen at West Main Street in Carrboro needs to be finalized. Commissioner Jacobs said all of the other partners are not contributing to the Visitor's Bureau (VB) now, and if the VB were moved there, it would benefit all to contribute. Commissioner Rich said the Town of Chapel Hill does contribute a partial amount, but the Towns of Hillsborough and Carrboro do not contribute. Commissioner Jacobs asked if there are plans for the Link Government Services Center Annex. Jeff Thompson said the Board of Elections is now using the full site, and it is the best location for them. Commissioner Rich asked if the small workgroups will be meeting quarterly or as needed. Jeff Thompson said the subgroups would meet as needed. Chair McKee said this project is ongoing, and the smaller groups will work more often than the bigger group. Commissioner Dorosin asked if there is a sense that Orange County is growing and will need more space. He asked if there is any space that will no longer be needed, like the old jail for example. Jeff Thompson said in the short to mid-term there is enough space. He said there are some mismatches in areas of need versus space available. He said in the long-term the spacing needs can be managed. He said facilities that are being vacated could be repurposed or sold, depending on the space. Bonnie Hammersley said in reference to the schedule for the committee, she will rely on this committee in regards to CIP budgeting. She said all facilities will be evaluated in an ongoing manner, as pertains to their efficiency and effectiveness, with all reports being brought to the BOCC for decisions. Commissioner Dorosin said he understood that, but asked if there are actual expectations of the growth of county government in the next 20 years.