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Fadlity Improvemenb <br />19 <br />The task force considers the improvements b Me Northern Human Services <br />Center as an opportunity for it to as" as a model demonstration project for odor <br />aM energy efficiency. There am oeveral pcesibilitles b pursue with respect to <br />Me HVAC system and water heating system. Stan is planning b comad Me <br />Soler Center, at North Carolina Stale University, to discuss possible options. <br />In addition to replacement d Me wastewater treatment system, Me Public Work; <br />Department has aesesced the facility and Identified a list d pouilbfe <br />improvements. The maldiq of Me;e adivales have been identified as needs In <br />Past Capital Investment Plana. Attachment XI Is a list Of Mase proposed <br />improvements. However, the five mast critical improvements are to: <br />1. Relocate or expand the existing wastewater treatment system <br />it. Replace Ma HVAC system (research agerrus ve/energy efficient systems) <br />III. Replace the windows and exterior doors and locks (mvesilgam solar <br />possibilities) <br />N. Replace the mot (after ft 10.year warranty expires in 2004, included in <br />the C/P Roofing Reserve Account) <br />V. Secure a new well, water distribution system, holding tanks, ate. (research <br />feasibilly a Solar water heating system design) <br />Staff will research HVAC allamative / energy efficient systems which may W <br />suitable for Me NHSC. A recommendation will be brought to the Board as soon <br />as available. The rod replacement Is Included in Me CIP. The above-referenced <br />items are considered essential in order to make the building habitable, suitable <br />for expanded use and functional. The remaining needs described in Attachment <br />XI may be phased in aver, time, <br />Proposed Recreation Aimed and Park Amenltiea <br />Another key component b this property assessment is Me potential far increased <br />recreational actNdes. Several amenities have been proposed -contingent upon <br />surreys, soli analysis, sib plans and publidcommunity input through park design <br />meetings. The following Ilat htghlighh Me possible recreational activities. For a <br />more deblled desoriptbn, see Attachment XII, Proposed Recreational Facilities, <br />which outlines three park scenarios, based on different designs and different size <br />parks. <br />Low ImPeet/Passive Recreation <br />• Nature trail (natural surface) through woodlands to take (with interpretive <br />signage) <br />• Picnic arse WM cables <br />• Benches overlooking the lake <br />• Rustic toilet facility (nmor picnic area)