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36 <br /> Plann *ing Opt*ions Key Issues <br /> SOCIAL SERVICES <br /> Status — Social Services is located in Hillsborough Commons in an old 56,000 SF Walmart facility built in <br /> 1988. This building is leased — the rent is currently $71,000 / month and half is subsidized by the federal <br /> government. Social Services is projected to grow by 12,000 GSF — which will be very difficult to <br /> accommodate in this building. <br /> Options <br /> 1. Exit lease and construct a new 64,379 GSF facility in a commercial district near major highways with <br /> ample parking and mass transit available. Consider pairing with a new Health Complex if it is approved <br /> 2. Renovate Hillsborough Commons to accommodate 12,000 GSF growth* <br /> * Contingent on leasing other space within the building <br /> Cost <br /> Option 1: Approx. $38,700,000 ($605/SF) Option 2: Approx. $2,700,000 ($225/SF) <br /> Recommendation <br /> Exit the lease at Hillsborough Commons and construct a new Social Services complex <br />