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~m~ ~ ~ Prepared 4/17/03 ORANGE COUNTY CANDIDATES FOR POSSIBLE RESTORATION OF FY 2002-03 CAPITAL FUNDING Staff have identified the following two projects as priority candidates for capital funding restoration, should the BOCC determine that such funding can be provided during FY 2002-03. If not, staff proposes to address these two needs with operating budget and/or capital funds early in FY 2003-04. 1. 129 East King Street: Drainage around and under building During the renovation of the Purchasing Office at 129 East King Street, the Inspections Department noted improvements that were to be made to the area around and underneath the building to provide better drainage. The building is situated such that a significant amount of stormwater run off flows under the building to an unpiped stormwater connection located under the 129 building. The inspector was concerned that over time the foundation and the support system of the building could be compromised if left in its current condition. Further, the lack of drainage at the rear of the building causes water to run under the roll up door into the warehouse area during periods of heavy rain or long periods of rain. County Engineer Paul Thames has devised a plan to collect and route the water into the storm sewer. The job is somewhat challenging since the County owns no property to the sides of the building. Due to the significant amount of manual work that will be required to complete the excavation and concrete work, particularly underneath the building, the cost is estimated between $50,000--$55,000. 2. Old Courthouse: Exterior Wood Repairs Last spring, Commissioners allocated funds to complete clock and clock tower repairs at the Old Courthouse. The County, in partnership with the Town of Hillsborough, is in the process of having the clock restored. Staff has also identified a need to repair and paint the exterior wooden surfaces located near the roofline and on the clock tower. (It would be preferable to coordinate the painting project with the reinstallation of the clock to save costs because scaffolding would be required to complete both projects.) The anticipated cost to complete the painting project is $45,000 to $50,000.