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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 /> <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 />DocuSign Envelope ID: F3ECCCC4-11C5-4B8B-A148-28FAABFF6334