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