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10 <br /> • Historic Courthouse—Environmental Protection &Climate Action Objective 2 <br /> Design funding is requested in FY2026-27 for the exterior restoration and interior <br /> improvements for the Historic Courthouse and grounds. This design will serve as the <br /> basis for construction and improvements in FY2027-28 which is estimated to cost $4.5 <br /> million. <br /> Exterior construction will include foundation drainage, sidewalk repairs, landscaping, <br /> improved lighting, new public seating, and landscape plantings. <br /> Interior improvements will focus on enhancing accessibility and safety, including <br /> upgrades to the elevator, electrical, HVAC, fire alarm, audiovisual, and lighting systems <br /> to meet court requirements. <br /> • Lake Orange Dam Phase 2— Environmental Protection & Climate Action Objectives <br /> 6&7 <br /> Phase 2 of the Lake Orange Dam project is scheduled to begin in FY2033-34 at a total <br /> budgeted cost of approximately $4.2 million. This phase will address the complete <br /> replacement of the existing emergency spillway weir and existing concrete spillway <br /> channel. <br /> 3. Long Range Projections and Impact on the Operating Budget <br /> The first year of the recommended FY2026-36 CIP totals $150.8 million across County, <br /> School, and Proprietary funds. This represents an overall increase of approximately $71.5 <br /> million compared to the FY2025-26. As a planning document for significant capital <br /> improvements, annual expenditures will fluctuate considerably from year to year. The chart <br /> below shows the recommended County and School expenditures for each year of the <br /> FY2026-36 Plan. <br /> Page 1 8 <br />