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45 <br /> problems. Could that be a savings if we did the <br /> renovations in the capital budget? <br /> ■ Patrick responded that is an issue, especially <br /> when you're operating older buildings. More <br /> costly to keep older systems up and running. <br /> Harder to replace — have to bring other systems <br /> up to code at the same time. <br /> ■ Agrees with Gary that we should try to shift <br /> recurring capital off of debt financing so we have <br /> as much flexibility as possible about how to use <br /> those funds <br /> • The restrictions cause a burden on <br /> schools and parents, especially athletics <br /> for paint, grass seed, etc., which don't <br /> meet the definition for debt financing and <br /> have to be covered in school budgets <br /> ■ Eric shared that utility usage also contributes to <br /> higher operating costs — the longer you use a <br /> system, the more costly it is to run vs replace <br /> 3. Current(FY22-23) School Facilities Planning and Budgeting Process(OCS <br /> and CHCCS staff) <br /> a. Explain how facility needs are planned, and how they are <br /> submitted to the county in capital and operating budgets. <br /> i. OCS <br /> 1. Patrick shared there is no formal presentation but <br /> in the past planning is done through county CIP <br /> a. We are aligning to a new format for a 10 <br /> year plan so everyone looks at the same <br /> format and will be helpful for ongoing <br /> meetings with county staff and both <br /> systems <br /> b. Use reports to divide up categories and <br /> then analyze projects from there <br /> i. Roof systems, windows, etc. that <br /> impact operating costs <br /> (mechanical systems such as <br /> HVAC, boilers, chillers, fire <br /> alarm systems, etc.), <br /> sustainability projects, learning <br /> environments (need adequate <br /> furnishings, bathrooms, learning <br /> equipment) <br /> ii. Do assessments, then review <br /> available funding both from <br /> system and from county <br />