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8 <br /> Commissioner Bedford asked how trash is currently being managed at the location. <br /> Alan Dorman, Asset Management Director, responded that trash is currently taken to the street, <br /> and that a permanent dumpster has long been desired given heavy use of the facility for weekend events. <br /> Commissioner McKee questioned whether a chain link fence would suffice rather than a full <br /> enclosure. <br /> Alan Dorman indicated the enclosure is primarily a beautification and code requirement rather <br /> than a security issue but agreed to verify the applicable code requirements. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he's concerned about such a high cost for an enclosure. <br /> Slide#10 <br /> FY2026-36 Recommended Capital Investment Plan <br /> Environmental Protection and Climate Action <br /> Mission Support <br /> • Facility Accessibility, Safety, and Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression System <br /> Security Improvements - $100,000 Replacements - $25,000 (p.69) <br /> (p.66) <br /> — Chapel Hill Courthouse security system and — Fire door replacements Countywide- <br /> cameras—$36,000 $25,000 <br /> — Drakeford access control for staff parking, Building code requires annual inspections leading to <br /> elevator, and stairwell -$39,000 more replacements <br /> — Countywide accessibility improvements- <br /> $25,000 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> 10 NORTH CAROLINA <br /> Travis Myren presented several facility accessibility projects. He noted that the Chapel Hill <br /> Courthouse houses traffic court, misdemeanor court, and several treatment courts.The Drakeford access <br /> control project addresses issues of individuals accessing stairwells and elevators after hours when staff are <br /> not present. <br /> Commissioner Carter said the Board received an email recently about security at the Historic <br /> Courthouse in Hillsborough. She asked if those concerns would be addressed in the CIP. <br /> Travis Myren said staff has reached out to Chief Superior Court Judge about that issue, but it won't <br /> be addressed in the CIP. <br /> Commissioner McKee affirmed the need for improvements at the Drakeford Complex, noting he <br /> had received constituent comments about unauthorized individuals being in the facility. <br /> Vice-Chair Fowler asked if those improvement costs for the Drakeford will be shared with <br /> Carrboro. <br /> Travis Myren said yes. <br /> Chair Hamilton asked how much the county portion will be. <br /> Alan Dorman said the total price of$39,000 will be shared between both jurisdictions. <br /> Slide#11 <br />