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6 <br /> Chair Bedford reviewed CIP-B04, which she sponsored. She noted that there was a copy <br /> of a 2021 letter from a RENA representative at their places. She said including a commercial <br /> kitchen would be a higher cost. She said the cost of the expansion of $2.8 million was in the <br /> previous year's CIP. She said that the architect is putting in a second story and an elevator. She <br /> said there should be a work session to discuss the needs at RENA. She said the county cannot <br /> afford $3 million for this expansion. She said that she has a note that there will be a cost-sharing <br /> agreement with Carrboro and Chapel Hill, but she thinks the expansion should be a county cost. <br /> She said that the $1 million is what she proposes to remain. <br /> Commissioner Greene asked if the amendment leaves $1 million. <br /> Chair Bedford said it leaves $1 million for an addition. She said they should hear from the <br /> architect and Asset Management Services. She said they also need to discuss if they will seek <br /> partnership from the towns. <br /> A motion was made by Chair Bedford, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, to approve <br /> budget amendment CIP-1304. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott said that comments have been received and asked if it would <br /> be hard to put the$1.8 million back. She said there is a trust issue with the community. She asked <br /> if there has been any feedback from the residents. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he has not heard any. <br /> Commissioner Greene said that they likely don't know. <br /> Chair Bedford said Rev. Caldwell should know. <br /> Commissioner Greene asked if the rethinking would include participation from the RENA <br /> community. <br /> Chair Bedford said yes. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked if the conversation is about the remaining dollars or if <br /> it is about all the funds. <br /> Chair Bedford said it should be about their needs and they would need to see what it costs, <br /> and if the county can afford it. <br /> Commissioner Carter said she agrees that before they make a change, they should have <br /> the conversation with the community. She said that the community is developing and growing and <br /> maybe this can positively impact that effort. <br /> Commissioner McKee asked Travis Myren when the first year of expense would be for this <br /> project. <br /> Travis Myren said year 3. <br /> Commissioner McKee said in his opinion it would not hurt to look into it. He said he was <br /> not sure it needed to be $2.8 million, but he thinks that having the discussion is important. <br /> Vice-Chair Hamilton said she supported the change. She said the CIP has been used to <br /> have things in the out years that may not be aligned with what is possible. She said she is willing <br /> to rethink what they are doing in the out years and give themselves flexibility. She said they also <br /> have the debt model. <br /> Commissioner Fowler asked if they know the amount needed. <br /> Travis Myren said in 2022 an architect developed the plans and estimated the costs. He <br /> said the numbers would need to be updated. <br /> Commissioner Greene said that for her it is a trust issue and that backing off on the <br /> commitment does not feel right. She said for her this is a special case. <br /> Chair Bedford said she agrees and that she would likely vote against her own vote. <br /> VOTE: Ayes, 0; Nays, 7 (unanimous opposition) <br /> MOTION FAILS <br />