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19 <br /> Commissioner Fowler asked if they chose a smaller option, will there be space on the site <br /> for a pediatric facility-based unit since they have to have a separate facility. <br /> Travis Myren said the site is tight. <br /> Slide #19 <br /> CRISIS DIVERSION SUBCOMMITTEE <br /> • Subcommittee members (including law enforcement chiefs, EMS and behavioral <br /> health experts) engaged in a ranking exercise based on the significance of each <br /> of the building features on future operations and policy landscape: <br /> 1. C Original design with simplified architectural features <br /> 2. B1 Includes coordinated discharge space with 12 BHUC bays <br /> 3. B Retains 12 BHUC bays <br /> 4. B2 Retains dual entrance but reduces BHUC bays to 6 <br /> • Option A was considered by the subcommittee as unacceptable because it only <br /> has one entrance at the front of the building and lacks sufficient BHUC space <br /> • Option B2 was also ranked low because it, along with Option A, has a reduced <br /> number(6) BHUC observation bays <br /> • Option C was ranked as most desirable because it contains all the CDF <br /> subcommittee's recommended features <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NORTH CAROLINA <br /> Slide #20 <br /> TIMELINE <br /> zoo s ✓ Orange County SIM Workshop identifies gaps and action items(April 2019). <br /> ✓ Crisis-Diversion Facility recommended to and endorsed by BOCC(April <br /> 2021). <br /> ✓ Preliminary facility design and cost estimation completed(early 2023). <br /> ✓ Site location and land purchase(June 30,2025). <br /> • Final facility architectural design work(4Q2025). <br /> • Construction Documents/Permitting/Bid/GMP Approval(20 2026). <br /> 2027 Construction complete(2Q 2027). <br /> • CDF start up and begin operation(30 2027). <br />