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15 <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. Funding for this project is projected to be <br /> approximately $16.4 million during the FY2029-30 timeframe. <br /> • Emergency Radio System Build Out <br /> Emergency Services has continued to evaluate the most effective and efficient approach to <br /> improving emergency radio coverage using the most current technology. A new concept for <br /> tower construction has been established, and a five year plan is funded at$29 million starting <br /> in FY2025-26. This project also includes partnership funding from the Towns based on the <br /> number of public safety radios utilized by each jurisdiction. <br /> Horizon Projects <br /> In addition to the investments specifically enumerated in the Plan, the Board may be asked to <br /> address other needs through future capital budgeting processes. <br /> • Additional School Capital Needs <br /> As noted above, the School Capital Needs Task Force asked staff to solicit proposals for a <br /> school capital needs consultant to identify, quantify, and prioritize school capital needs. <br /> County staff worked with school district staff to contract with a school capital needs <br /> consultant to perform those services. Although the FY2023-33 CIP reserves capacity for a <br /> $130 million general obligation bond, the actual capital needs are expected to exceed that <br /> amount, so strategies that add debt capacity would need to be explored in order to make <br /> additional capital funding available for school improvements. <br /> • Facility Master Plan Recommendations <br /> The County is finalizing a Facility Master plan to address future space needs. Among the <br /> decisions contained in the first five years of the Plan is the future use of Link Building, the <br /> Detention Center and Court Street Annex site, the construction of a new Emergency Services <br /> facility, and the use the former Environment and Agricultural Center. <br /> Gratitude and Appreciation <br /> The FY2023-33 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 Budget Office, led by Kirk Vaughn and supported by Christy Dodson, provided <br /> exemplary support, advice, and attention to detail. In addition to the work of the Budget Office, <br /> this document includes valuable contributions from Angel Barnes,Capital Projects Manager,Chaz <br /> Offenburg, Deputy Finance Director, and Gary Donaldson, Chief Financial Officer. This year's <br /> planning process was further enhanced by the input of the County's Sustainability Coordinator, <br /> Amy Eckberg, who helped the team review each project proposal through the lens of <br /> sustainability. <br /> Page 1 13 <br />