Agenda - 03-07-2023; 7-a - Orange County Facilities Master Plan Update

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5 accommodations. In addition, the facility will not accommodate projected growth of 6,000 gross square feet in services through the planning horizon. Options include: • Demolish and build anew 25,000 gross square foot facility on County owned land adjacent to the Motor Pool located at 600 Highway 86 North, Hillsborough. ($13.5M). • Demolish and build a new 25,000 gross square foot facility at the existing site. ($13.5M) Recommendation: Demolish and build a new 25,000 gross square foot facility on County owned land adjacent to the Motor Pool located at 600 Highway 86 North, Hillsborough. ($13.5M). This new location is next to Fairview Park, and will enhance recreation opportunities for nearby underserved neighborhoods. Item #7: Health Services, 300 Tryon Street, Hillsborough A portion of Health Department is currently located within the Whitted Human Services Center, 300 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough. Originally a high school constructed in 1925, this facility was subsequently renovated for County functions. The medical and dental clinics are located in the ground floor/basement level of the facility in substandard space. The Whitted complex is old, has limited parking and is difficult to access. In addition, the facility is not served by public transportation. Finally, the existing facility will not accommodate anticipated growth of 7,056 gross square feet during the planning period. The following options were developed to address these concerns: • Construct a new, modern, 39,800 gross square foot Health Services Complex in a commercial district, with ample parking, access to public transportation, and adjacent to major highways — 1-85 and 1-40. This construction can be phased with the initial construction of the Medical and Dental Clinics, followed by the administrative offices. ($25M) • Remain in the Whitted Center; renovate spaces to better serve County constituents. ($1.6M). However, growth needs will not be met. Recommendation: Construct a new modern Health Services Complex in a commercial district, with work performed in phases over time. ($25M). Backfill vacated Whitted facility spaces with administrative functions such as the County Attorney's office. Item #8: Social Services, Hillsborough Commons, 113 Mayo Street, Hillsborough: A portion of the Department of Social Services is currently located at Hillsborough Commons, 113 Mayo Street, Hillsborough. Originally constructed in 1988, this 56,000 gross square foot facility was a former Wal-Mart store that was renovated into offices and leased to the County starting in 2008. Rent is currently $71,000/month. The roof was replaced by the owner in 2020, but continues to leak from time to time. The facility is fully occupied and will not easily accommodate future projected growth of 12,000 gross square feet. This may be partially offset by phasing in remote/hybrid work options. However, many DSS services require face to face interaction with County residents. The building is aging, and will require major upgrades in future years. The following options were developed to address these concerns: • Exit the lease at Hillsborough Commons. Construct a new 64,379 gross square foot DSS facility in a commercial district, with ample parking, access to public transportation, and adjacent to major highways— 1-85 and 1-40. It may be advantageous to locate this adjacent to the new Health Services Complex, if that project is also approved. ($38.7M).