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9 <br /> o thermal imaging of panels (ongoing) <br /> o fire systems checked and serviced yearly, inspected and tested monthly <br /> o sprinkler systems serviced annually <br /> o emergency generators serviced yearly <br /> o fire hood systems inspected annually and cleaned semi-annually <br /> • Plumbing <br /> o backflows inspected and repaired annually <br /> o hot water boilers yearly service contract for inspections <br /> o grease traps as needed (monthly, quarterly or annual) <br /> o rainwater collections included in water treatment contracts <br /> o winterization on all irrigation and outside water stations before first freeze <br /> through spring <br /> • Grounds <br /> o bio-retention ponds annual inspection and service <br /> o playgrounds inspected annually by district grounds staff/monthly by school staff <br /> o athletic fields have regular ongoing maintenance <br /> 0 ongoing maintenance for cleaning drains, mowing, trimming as needed <br /> Commissioner Rich asked if there are maintenance crews on staff. <br /> Patrick Abele said yes, approximately 20, taking care of grounds, HVAC, electric, <br /> plumbing, etc. He said HVAC issues are the greatest, and it is difficult to recruit and keep <br /> HVAC technicians. He resumed the presentation: <br /> School Building Profiles & Prioritized Major Capital Plans — page 12 <br /> In May of 2019, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education completed a Board <br /> facilities retreat work session in order to review the facility building needs within the district. The <br /> projected facility needs from the comprehensive facilities assessment and from the list of <br /> identified projects for older schools range from $200-$300 million dollars and were categorized <br /> among three long-term options. <br /> Capital Needs Prioritized Options <br /> OPTION 1 Repair, replacement or renovation of items, components or systems that are <br /> important to the health and safety of the students and staff and to sustain the overall operation <br /> of the facility. General maintenance and system service life upgrades. (state building code <br /> violations, health department violations, handicapped accessibility issues, removal of hazardous <br /> material, security issues not being met by current systems) <br /> OPTION 2 Repair and renovation of long-range items that also bring the class size square <br /> footage of elementary classrooms to 1,200 sf and/or meet future capacity needs and the <br /> Orange County School Building Standards of 585 (current standard) students for elementary <br /> schools. <br /> OPTION 3 Repair and renovation of long-range items that also bring the class size square <br /> footage of elementary classrooms to 1,200 sf and/or meet future capacity needs and the <br /> Orange County School Building Standards of 637 students for elementary schools. Utilize <br /> sustainable approaches to extend building life while reducing overall maintenance and <br /> operation costs. <br />