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gees families are migrant or working in agriculture. Programming possibilities include assistance with translation, information and referrals, and transportation; support groups and wuroeling; chikirsn's programming; cultural programming; a legal clink; and a leadership development project to promote leadership from within the Hispanlo-latino community. Since the Family Resource Center currently employs both a full-time and part- bme Hispanic outreach worker, the presence of El Centro Latino would help to enhance the Service delivery. By being co-located at the NHSC, these agencies could more effectively coMborate and coordinate programming efforts to this target population. In addition to developing a computer lab for DTCC, the task force has reviewed the overall space allocations for wrtera facility occupants and anticipated program service expansions. Based upon the information obtained from the community Surveys, a stronger human services presence is also requested at the NHSC. This would include, but is not limited to, health and dental screenings, nutrition and ft rless classes, and other health education classes (e.g. prombal, child safety, STD, basest cancer awareness, etc.). Also in an of ort to ensure a balance of library services throughout the County, a cybrary, similar to that identified for Carrboro, is proposed for the NHSC. In order to accommodate the requestetl services and new agencies, a realignment of some of the Space is suggested to provide a more efficient utilization of the building. A map illustrating the proposed apace assignments for service providers Is included as Attachment V. With an expansion of services offered at the NHSC, H is anticipated that the facility usage will increase Substantially. A chart describing the percentage of facility usage (wren and proposed) is included as Attachment VI. Facility Issues and Proposed Enhancements Wastewater Treatment System Built in 1951 to Sarre as a School and acquired by the County in 1977, the NHSC is in need of stmctural renovators and enhancements. The most pressing need is to replace he wastewater treatment system. According to the Heats Department, the design fiow for the current use of the building, based upon the estimated number of participants, is lust over 3500 gallons per day. nis Septic system is sized for 2,400 gallons par day. It is therefore, overloaded by approximately 46% with the existing use. Although it is working properly by all aaounts, overuse b his degree will have long-term