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7 • Visitors' Bureau • Skills Development Center • Animal Services • Courthouse • Social Services Chair Dorosin asked if there is a reason that this item is part of the CIP, given that it is such a small amount. Travis Myren said this is a series that is packaged together, and in some years up to $100,000 is added. Paul Laughton, Finance and Administrative Services, said these are taken as a whole scope over a five-year period. He said this project totals over $430,000 over the five years. Commissioner Marcoplos asked if identifying the project as part of the CIP clears up the sales tax issue, where capital improvements do not require sales tax, but repairs do. Travis Myren said sales tax would be refunded for both CIP and operational budget projects. Commissioner Price asked if any of the projects slated for the out years, especially for accessibility, should be completed now. Jeff Thompson said the largest need is at Whitted, and staff is working on that now. He said the out years are necessary, and are being worked on with building repair staff. Commissioner Price referred to the $27,500 in year two, and asked if the purpose of these funds could be identified. Bonnie Hammersley reviewed some of the line items for Commissioner Price. Angel Barnes said the $27,500 covers items from the accessibility self-assessment findings, which are at multiple facilities that are not a high enough priority to fall into year one. She said these would be improvements to the existing facilities. Commissioner Price asked if the County is completely ADA accessible. Jeff Thompson said yes. He said none of these items affect life safety. Commissioner Price said this is more than life safety; this is an issue of equity. Chair Dorosin asked if a list of remaining repairs would be helpful. Commissioner Price said she is satisfied, and simply wanted to make sure nothing was being delayed. Commissioner Rich asked if there is a reason why the steps at the Whitted building cannot be fixed. Jeff Thompson said the Town of Hillsborough must give approval, as parts of the area are in the Town's right of way and historic district restraints. He said these issues are similar with the historic courthouse, as well as the new courthouse. He said these issues are being worked on during the current fiscal year. Travis Myren resumed the presentation: Capital Investment Plan • Government Services Annex (Board of Elections) - $350,000: Page 34 o Critical infrastructure improvement o Facility vulnerable to flooding o Replace heating, ventilation, and air condition system (20 years old; end of life) o Relocate electrical distribution system from basement to the first floor Commissioner Price asked if there are any mold problems in this building. Jeff Thompson said no.