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47 <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said this is a master plan for our space going forward. She said <br /> this started due to the high number of vacant properties. She said they want to take a 30,000 <br /> ft. view of space needs. She said the study is not focused on programming, but how much <br /> space does the county need in the future. She said they will be looking at all county facilities. <br /> She said this is just the beginning of a long process. She said this is the first time a study has <br /> been done. She said there was an internal study a few years ago. She said this will be a <br /> longer term plan and there are many vacant properties. She said one goal is to move out of <br /> rented and leased space. She said that this is a first step in a long process for addressing <br /> space needs. She said they are in a leased facility at Hillsborough Commons. She said that is <br /> a long term issue that needs to be looked at. She said a consultant will come three times to get <br /> direction from the Board. She said that the study is not going to get into programming, so it <br /> would be premature to bring in the community at this time. She said this will look at how many <br /> square feet does the county need for operations. She said it might not increase, due to <br /> technology and remote work. <br /> Commissioner Bedford asked about having this back in time in February 2022 so when <br /> they look at the CIP, they have a full picture. She said she understood Commissioner Richards' <br /> point, and she thought a strategic plan process could be discussed at the retreat. <br /> Commissioner Richards asked about county goals and aspirations. She said she needs <br /> to be informed about the goals and what the background is. <br /> Chair Price said some of these buildings are in neighborhoods. She said it would be <br /> important to know what the people who live in these areas want. She said at some point it <br /> would be good to have an open house for ideas. She said as the community changes, the <br /> Board changes. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said that the study wouldn't have recommendations for what the <br /> spaces should be used for, apart from county needs. She said that if the spaces were <br /> determined not to be used by the county, then the Board would decide how to dispose or reuse <br /> the facilities. <br /> Commissioner Richards made a motion to approve item 8-h, and Commissioner Fowler <br /> seconded. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 9. County Manager's Report <br /> Projected May 10, 2022 BOCC Budget Public Hearing &Work Session <br /> First Budget & Capital Investment Plan Public Hearing <br /> Food Council Presentation and Proposal for MOU Renewal <br /> Additional Discussion on Regulation of Large Gatherings <br /> Review of Upcoming Boards and Commissions Appointments <br /> Projected May 12, 2022 Budget Work Session <br /> Schools and Outside Agencies <br /> May 19, 2022 Budget Work Session <br /> Fire Districts, Public Safety, Human Services <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said that there was an agenda item that was approved on consent <br /> proclaiming May as Older Americans Month. She highlighted an informational item on <br /> Mountains to Sea Trail progress. She reminded the Board about the upcoming budget public <br /> hearing and work sessions. <br />