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