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14 <br /> Jeff Thompson resumed the PowerPoint presentation: <br /> Vision Study Key Points &Analysis: <br /> • Investment Needed: Facility is functionally obsolete & could benefit from a major <br /> renovation. <br /> • Location and Lot Size: Northern periphery of Hillsborough is desirable, but space <br /> constraints and residential character may be better for other uses: e.g. affordable <br /> housing, community center, or disposition (sale or partnership opportunities). <br /> o Potential exploration of county property or acquisition. <br /> • Co-location Opportunity: A new EAC could be built and co-located with the Park <br /> Operations Center (currently slated for FY18-19 CIP at Blackwood Farm) <br /> o All DEAPR divisions (except Recreation) and related agencies would be <br /> together <br /> o Operational and capital cost efficiencies <br /> Location & Development Recommendations <br /> Staff has analyzed the HH Architecture study and present the following recommendations: <br /> 1) Major EAC Renovations — Revere Rd* <br /> 2a) Build New EAC — Torain St/Public Works Dr.* <br /> 2b) Build New EAC & Park Ops Center— Torain St/Public Works Dr.* <br /> 3) Build New— New Site <br /> * County owned property <br /> Option 1: <br /> Major EAC Renovations — Revere Rd <br /> Overview: <br /> • Renovate the existing facility and parking lot <br /> • Structurally sound building shell remains <br /> • Major systems and interior space renovation; new roof and parking lot <br /> Probable Cost Estimate: $3,685,000. Incl. $235,000 to be added in the FY2017-22 CIP <br /> Advantages: <br /> • Achieves functional efficiency for customers and administrative staff <br /> • Increases energy efficiency <br /> • Lowest cost option (EAC only) <br /> Disadvantages: <br /> • Site may not be the highest and best use <br /> • Building footprint and site geometry limitations do not optimize site and space <br /> functionality. <br /> Conformance with BOCC Space Planning Principles: <br /> ■ Co-location <br /> ■ Owned Property <br /> ■ Sustainable design principles <br /> ■ Consolidation <br /> ■ Highest and Best Use <br /> Kristin Hess presented this portion of the PowerPoint: <br /> Option 1: Major Renovation (map) <br />