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23 other major projects that will need millions of dollars such as the schools and affordable housing. He said the building may not be ideal, but it is not falling down and is not a valid expenditure of $3 million. He said he also does not support $300,000 to pursue a plan as he feels it is committing to an unnecessary project. Commissioner Burroughs asked if the rationale for moving the project forward could be explained by someone who served on the space committee. Chair McKee said he served on that committee but did not speak out at that time as the committee was not making decisions. He said Commissioner Price also served on the Space Study committee. Commissioner Price said the argument was made that the building is old and would need renovations at some point, whether sooner or later. She said her greater concern was that the services remain co-located. She said if a new building were proposed, she would support having it on the same parcel of land. Jeff Thompson said context is important, and a submission was made for a new HVAC system and roof a few years ago. He said at that time, the submission was denied, and a new location favored. He said he believes the current location is excellent, and he would support maintaining it with either a new building or renovation of the current one. Commissioner Burroughs said the two options are to spend $1 million now and get a few more years of life or spend $3 million in the coming year and get a lot more years. Jeff Thompson said the larger investment would offer greater energy efficiency as well as greater space efficiency. Commissioner Burroughs said she appreciates Chair McKee's points but would support the larger investment. Commissioner Jacobs agreed with Commissioner Burroughs and said this is going to be an extensive cost benefit analysis which seems sensible. He said he must have missed a portion of the discussions on this topic. Commissioner Rich agreed with Commissioners Burroughs and Jacobs. A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin, seconded Commissioner Pelissier by for the Board to: 1) Authorize Orange County to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with HH Architecture of Raleigh, NC for the design services for the Environment & Agriculture Center capital project upon final review of the County Attorney; and 2) Authorize the Chair to execute the initial Agreement and any subsequent design amendments for contingent and unforeseen design requirements on behalf of the Board. VOTE: Ayes, 6; Nays, 1 (Chair McKee) c. Recommendations for Employee Health Insurance and Other Benefits The Board considered approving the Manager's recommendation to contract with UnitedHealth Care regarding employee health and dental insurance and other employee benefits effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Brenda Bartholomew, Human Resources Director, reviewed the following information: BACKGROUND: The County provides employees with a comprehensive benefits plan, including health, dental and life insurance, an employee assistance program, flexible compensation plan and paid leave for permanent employees. Additionally, the County