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10 <br /> Dr. Kathleen Dawson said work will continue at AL Stanback, which requires a <br /> mechanical equipment renovation for the whole campus and requires systems to be shut down <br /> and temporary heating and cooling methods provided. She said once the flooring is done at <br /> Cameron Park, phase 2 work will begin. She said there are other projects across the district, <br /> including the Board of Education building, which requires a backup generator. She said hot <br /> water was not available when many of the buildings were built, so OCS is looking to update that <br /> on a school-by-school basis. She said the central security system has been upgraded, and <br /> OCS is now making sure everyone knows how to use the system. She said OCS is looking at <br /> replacing the walkie-talkie system and updating the phone and intercom system district-wide. <br /> She said they are designing and planning plumbing fixtures and water and sewer updates at <br /> Efland Cheeks, and a mechanical system replacement design will also start this year. She said <br /> the goal is to begin work in the summer of 2022. She said a roof replacement was also done at <br /> Gravelly Hill. She said OCS is looking to replace the carpet at New Hope Elementary with <br /> luxury vinyl tile and also do a roof replacement. She said OCS is finishing up the geothermal <br /> project at Orange High School, and is looking to work with an architect for a new restroom <br /> facility, as the current one off of the main hall is not ADA compliant. She said there are some <br /> needed HVAC control upgrades at the welcome center, as well as some district lighting <br /> improvements. She said OCS also wants to do a District Facility Assessment, as the last one <br /> was done in 2013. She said OCS is working on an RFP for that. She reiterated the biggest <br /> challenge has been managing the high cost of labor and materials to stay within budget. <br /> c. DTCC Presentation of Capital Needs <br /> J.B. Buxton, DTCC President, thanked the BOCC for its support of DTCC's expansion <br /> progect. He made the following PowerPoint presentation: <br /> Orange County Campus Expansion <br /> Update on Planning Process <br /> t. Preliminary priorities for programs of study <br /> The College identified priority programs based on current <br /> offerings and labor markettrends Areas of focus are <br /> Healthcare,Logistics&Manufacturing,Skilled Trades,Public <br /> Safety,and K-12 partnerships. <br /> 2. Orange County employer feedback <br /> In partnership with the Chapel Hill-Carrboroand Hillsborcugh <br /> chambers,Durham Tech conducted four roundtable meetings with <br /> localemployers Employers provided feedback regarding current <br /> and future hiring and training needs in a variety of sectors. <br /> 3. Master Plan update <br /> Durham Tech is working with O'Brien Atkins Associates to revise <br /> the DCC master plan with updated priorities. <br /> Dr. Buxton said O'Brien Atkins has been working with DTCC to determine the types of <br /> spaces that needed in order to fulfill the types of training employers in the roundtables identified <br /> as needs. He said next DTCC will move to planning architectural services to complement what <br /> exists in building one, and begin to think of it as a two building campus. <br /> Commissioner Bedford asked if DTCC has started outreach with the Hillsborough <br /> Commissioners, since they have planning jurisdiction. <br /> Dr. Buxton said DTCC has done most of its outreach with the Chambers of Commerce <br /> in the County, to assess the needs and labor market demand data to make sure they are <br /> focused on the right set of services, before beginning to think about what the planning footprint <br /> of the building will be like. He said some outdoor education spaces might be needed based on <br /> the feedback. <br />