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14 <br /> expressed a desire for more space, but the current site will not support an expansion. As a <br /> result, a different approach would need to be considered to increase that space. <br /> • County Recreation Center <br /> The County's existing Central Recreation Center in Hillsborough will require substantial <br /> renovations and potential expansion if it is sized to meet the increasing demand for <br /> affordable County recreation programs. <br /> • Emergency Radio System Build Out <br /> Emergency Services has continued to convene a Radio System work group to evaluate the <br /> most effective and efficient approach to improving emergency radio coverage using the most <br /> current technology. The build out of the new concept will cost less than the original project <br /> scope that included the construction of 17 towers, but it will still require some tower <br /> construction yet to be determined. <br /> • Master Facility Plan Recommendations <br /> The County has retained a consultant to review County space needs and to align those needs <br /> with facility strategies. For example, the County has institutionalized a hybrid work model <br /> for some positions. This model will impact the amount and type of space needed for staff. <br /> The County also owns existing properties that may be surplus to County needs. For example, <br /> the County will have an opportunity to make decisions on the disposition of the downtown <br /> Hillsborough detention center, the site of the former Environment and Agricultural Center, <br /> and the former Public Defender building. <br /> Gratitude and Appreciation <br /> The FY2022-23 Recommended CIP is the culmination of long term planning, creative thinking, <br /> and problem solving by numerous County staff. We thank them for their valuable contributions. <br /> The County's Finance and Administrative Services team, most notably Chief Financial Officer, <br /> Gary Donaldson, Deputy Finance Director, Rebecca Crawford, and Budget Analyst, Kirk Vaughn, <br /> provided exemplary support,advice, and attention to detail. In particular, Mr.Vaughn's analytical <br /> skills,technical capabilities, and strategic thinking have driven the ability for our team to enhance <br /> and improve the capital planning process for the County. <br /> We look forward to working with you over the next several weeks to improve upon the Manager's <br /> Recommended Capital Investment Plan. Please contact us if you have any questions. <br /> Page 1 12 <br />