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6 <br /> 1 Chair Bedford reviewed CIP-B04, which she sponsored. She noted that there was a copy <br /> 2 of a 2021 letter from a RENA representative at their places. She said including a commercial <br /> 3 kitchen would be a higher cost. She said the cost of the expansion of $2.8 million was in the <br /> 4 previous year's CIP. She said that the architect is putting in a second story and an elevator. She <br /> 5 said there should be a work session to discuss the needs at RENA. She said the county cannot <br /> 6 afford $3 million for this expansion. She said that she has a note that there will be a cost-sharing <br /> 7 agreement with Carrboro and Chapel Hill, but she thinks the expansion should be a county cost. <br /> 8 She said that the $1 million is what she proposes to remain. <br /> 9 Commissioner Greene asked if the amendment leaves $1 million. <br /> 10 Chair Bedford said it leaves $1 million for an addition. She said they should hear from the <br /> 11 architect and Asset Management Services. She said they also need to discuss if they will seek <br /> 12 partnership from the towns. <br /> 13 <br /> 14 A motion was made by Chair Bedford, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, to approve <br /> 15 budget amendment CIP-B04. <br /> 16 <br /> 17 Commissioner Portie-Ascott said that comments have been received and asked if it would <br /> 18 be hard to put the$1.8 million back. She said there is a trust issue with the community. She asked <br /> 19 if there has been any feedback from the residents. <br /> 20 Commissioner McKee said he has not heard any. <br /> 21 Commissioner Greene said that they likely don't know. <br /> 22 Chair Bedford said Rev. Caldwell should know. <br /> 23 Commissioner Greene asked if the rethinking would include participation from the RENA <br /> 24 community. <br /> 25 Chair Bedford said yes. <br /> 26 Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked if the conversation is about the remaining dollars or if <br /> 27 it is about all the funds. <br /> 28 Chair Bedford said it should be about their needs and they would need to see what it costs, <br /> 29 and if the county can afford it. <br /> 30 Commissioner Carter said she agrees that before they make a change, they should have <br /> 31 the conversation with the community. She said that the community is developing and growing and <br /> 32 maybe this can positively impact that effort. <br /> 33 Commissioner McKee asked Travis Myren when the first year of expense would be for this <br /> 34 project. <br /> 35 Travis Myren said year 3. <br /> 36 Commissioner McKee said in his opinion it would not hurt to look into it. He said he was <br /> 37 not sure it needed to be $2.8 million, but he thinks that having the discussion is important. <br /> 38 Vice-Chair Hamilton said she supported the change. She said the CIP has been used to <br /> 39 have things in the out years that may not be aligned with what is possible. She said she is willing <br /> 40 to rethink what they are doing in the out years and give themselves flexibility. She said they also <br /> 41 have the debt model. <br /> 42 Commissioner Fowler asked if they know the amount needed. <br /> 43 Travis Myren said in 2022 an architect developed the plans and estimated the costs. He <br /> 44 said the numbers would need to be updated. <br /> 45 Commissioner Greene said that for her it is a trust issue and that backing off on the <br /> 46 commitment does not feel right. She said for her this is a special case. <br /> 47 Chair Bedford said she agrees and that she would likely vote against her own vote. <br /> 48 <br /> 49 VOTE: Ayes, 0; Nays, 7 (unanimous opposition) <br /> 50 <br /> 51 MOTION FAILS <br />