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7 <br /> reopening, but the entire floor space will need to be replaced. The flooring to be replaced is <br /> approximately 3,354 square feet. <br /> • Climate Change Mitigation Project - $564,085 <br /> The Climate Change Mitigation Project was established in FY2019-20 to fund initiatives to <br /> combat climate change. The Board of County Commissioners subsequently revised the <br /> allocation to 50% for a county administered competitive grant program and 50% for school- <br /> related projects. At that time, the Board of County Commissioners dedicated a quarter-cent <br /> of the property tax rate to fund this project. In FY2023-24, the quarter-cent tax is expected <br /> to generate approximately$564,085. <br /> Climate Change Mitigation funds are transferred into this multi-year capital fund each year <br /> so that funds that are unspent at the end of the fiscal year are preserved in the fund. <br /> • Electrical Upgrades-$56,232 <br /> This project is used to update electrical systems including distribution panels, interior lighting, <br /> exterior lighting, transformers, and other related electrical items. The FY2023-24 project <br /> plans and replaces exterior light poles and lamps surrounding the Phillip Nick Waters <br /> Emergency Services building as recommended by the Facilities Condition Assessment. <br /> • Emergency Generator Projects- $1,116,500 <br /> The FY2023-24 CIP recommends a total of$1,116,500 is to replace existing generators at the <br /> ENO Mountain Tower where public safety radio equipment is located and at the Phillip Nick <br /> Waters Emergency Services building due to age and capacity needs.This project also includes <br /> installing a new generator at the Orange County Transportation Administration Building and <br /> at the Justice Facility so that transit operations and court services are not impeded during <br /> power outages. <br /> • Facades- $472,650 <br /> The Facade project is a new category that used to be included with roofing projects. In an <br /> effort to differentiate between the two, fagade work is now included as a separate project. <br /> For FY2023-24, funding is recommended to replace exterior windows and cornice trim at the <br /> Whitted Building to improve energy efficiency and building comfort. <br /> • Facility Accessibility, Safety and Security Improvements- $40,300 <br /> This project funds a variety of facility improvements throughout the County. For FY2023-24 <br /> this project funds accessibility improvements at several facilities and automatic external <br /> defibrillator (AED) replacements in the Justice Center and the West Campus Office Building. <br /> • Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression System Replacements-$464,560 <br /> The Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression System Replacement project is a new category that used <br /> to be included with Facility Accessibility, Safety, and Security Improvements. In an effort to <br /> differentiate between the two, Fire Alarm and Suppression is now included as a separate <br /> Page 15 <br />