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11 <br /> Slide#14 <br /> FY2026-36 Recommended Capital Investment Plan <br /> ,,vironmental Protection and Climax <br /> Built Environment and Energy Goa,. <br /> • Interior Finish Replacements - $157,000 <br /> (p.77) <br /> - Passmore Center to replace movable partition <br /> wall -$115,000 <br /> - AMS assistance required to close existing partition <br /> - Fleet Services renovation to create office i <br /> I� <br /> space-$42,000 <br /> - Fleet Manager and Supervisor do not currently have <br /> private office space <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> N"R'TII CARCPI INA <br /> 14 <br /> Travis Myren presented two interior finish replacements. The first is a replacement movable <br /> partition at the Passmore Center gymnasium —the partition between two usable spaces has deteriorated <br /> to the point that staff cannot operate it themselves, requiring Asset Management Services assistance. <br /> Travis Myren noted the partition could be used as frequently as weekly to allow two simultaneous <br /> programs in the space, but that difficulty in using it has reduced that frequency significantly. <br /> Commissioner McKee expressed concern about the cost, asking what it costs in AMS staff time to <br /> open and close the partition, suggesting those ongoing costs might be weighed against the capital <br /> investment. <br /> Travis Myren acknowledged that AMS staff resources are primarily dedicated to cleaning and <br /> repair functions rather than event operations. <br /> Commissioner McKee questioned why regular staff could not perform the task. <br /> Travis Myren responded that those staff have other duties. <br /> Commissioner Carter noted that no rental revenue is foregone, as the space is not rented out. <br /> Commissioner Bedford framed the benefit in terms of service capacity — enabling two senior <br /> programs simultaneously rather than one. <br /> Vice-Chair Fowler said she assumes from this proposal that the current partition is not reparable. <br /> Travis Myren said that's right. <br /> Chair Hamilton agreed the cost is high and suggested looking into alternative options to achieve <br /> the desired outcome. <br /> Regarding the project for Fleet Services, Commissioner Bedford asked where it is located. <br /> Travis Myren said the motor pool offices. <br /> Commissioner McKee asked why staff couldn't continue without private offices. <br /> Travis Myren said this would certainly be an improvement to the space because managers and <br /> supervisors are not currently able to talk to staff privately. <br /> Commissioner Bedford said it is worth the money to provide private office spaces. <br /> Commissioner Carter advocated for private office space for Fleet Services but agreed with the <br /> discussion about the partition at the Passmore Center. <br /> Slide#15 <br />