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4 <br /> 1 Commissioner Pelissier said it would be helpful to include these updated numbers in the <br /> 2 documentation. <br /> 3 Commissioner Jacobs suggested holding a community meeting at the Murphy School to <br /> 4 provide an update about the Eno EDD. <br /> 5 Craig Benedict said he would put together a meeting as the plans are narrowed down. <br /> 6 Chair McKee asked if Durham will do its sewer expansion with or without the <br /> 7 involvement of Orange County. <br /> 8 Craig Benedict said the improvements were necessary either way. He said Durham has <br /> 9 not yet asked for any contribution from Orange County, and after the flows are developed they <br /> 10 will be shared with Orange County. <br /> 11 <br /> 12 Parks, Open Space, and Trail Development <br /> 13 • Blackwood Farm Park- $1.26 million <br /> 14 • Cedar Grove Park— Phase II - $60,000 <br /> 15 • Mountains to Sea Trail - $521,000 <br /> 16 • Hollow Rock Nature Park (New Hope Preserve) - $235,000 <br /> 17 • River Park— Phase II - $50,000 <br /> 18 • Little River Park— Phase II - $100,000 <br /> 19 • Fairview Park Access with Parking Improvements - $325,000 <br /> 20 <br /> 21 Information Technology and Communications <br /> 22 • Information Technology Infrastructure - $500,000 <br /> 23 • Technology Improvements - $500,000 <br /> 24 • Fiber Connections for County facilities - $60,000 <br /> 25 • BOCC Technology Initiatives - $50,000 <br /> 26 • Communication System Improvements - $166,000 <br /> 27 <br /> 28 Critical Infrastructure Improvements <br /> 29 • Hardened 911 Center- $980,000 <br /> 30 • Southern Human Services Center — $300,000 <br /> 31 <br /> 32 Other Critical Infrastructure Improvements <br /> 33 • Facility Roofing Projects - $206,700 <br /> 34 • Historic Courthouse Square - $40,000 <br /> 35 • Generator Projects - $375,000 <br /> 36 <br /> 37 Commissioner Jacobs asked if there are specific reasons to have generators at <br /> 38 community centers. <br /> 39 Bonnie Hammersley said community centers may need to serve as shelters during <br /> 40 inclement weather. <br /> 41 Commissioner Jacobs said he thought designated shelters already existed. <br /> 42 Bonnie Hammersley said yes, but after speaking with staff involved in sheltering, there is <br /> 43 a feeling that it would be advantageous to use County facilities for sheltering. <br /> 44 Commissioner Jacobs said there had been discussion about a shelter with Mebane at <br /> 45 Gravelly Hill Middle School, and Mebane was interested in partnering on this issue. He said he <br /> 46 would like to see some priorities determined in reference to the purchase and usage of <br /> 47 generators. <br /> 48 Commissioner Price said she is in favor of generators at community centers as a back- <br /> 49 up sheltering facility. <br /> 50 Bonnie Hammersley reviewed the highlights for the items below. <br />