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2 a In addition, the the floors in the Central Recreation Center have been scheduled for replacement for some time and are proposed for replacement in conjunction with the HVAC renovation in that building. A rubberized floor tile is proposed for the non-activity areas, such as hallways and stairs, thereby adding an element of safety because of the non-slip features of the tile. More conventional floor tile, safer and more appropriate for the classes such as aerobic dance, martial arts, etc, will be installed in the activity areas. Bid award for this work was suspended pending the outcome of the 2002-2003 budget process in May 2002. If the Board approves the allocations between the REWHSC and NHSC projects as recommended, the item presented for award in May 2002 will be brought forward for consideration in the near future, with one exception. The existing tile floor in the Recreation Building contains asbestos, which requires that contractors must exercise special care in both the removal and disposal of the tile. The action requested in May 2002 included a $7,900 contract for removal and disposal of the asbestos tile. Contingent upon approval of the recommendations contained in this abstract, the asbestos floor the will be removed under a separate contract prior to the imminent commencement of the HVAC renovation. The remaining cost of floor covering replacement in the Recreation facility will be approximately$72,000. Approval of the recommendations above will allow most of the major renovation items to be carried out in the REWHSC Building, with the exception of restroom renovations, which are estimated at $215,000. Funds for the restroom work will be recommended in future years as funding becomes available: Northern Human Services Center(NHSC) A preliminary report published in 2001 by the Northern Human Services Task Force outlined a series of renovations and upgrades that were needed to preserve the long term integrity of the building, located on Highway 86 in Cedar Grove. The two most critical items included the well and the septic system. The inadequacy of the existing septic system raised serious concerns. The County Engineer and Environmental Health staff confined that the current, usage exceeds the recommended capacity of the system on a regular basis. In addition, the County may expect increased long-term usage as the recently acquired parkland adjacent to the NHSC is developed. Should the septic system fail, the County would be required to close operations at the facility until such time as a new system could be constructed. Preliminary evaluation of the property has been conducted to determine the soil status and the repair area needed in preparation for the plans to be drawn up fora new system. According to estimates provided by the County Engineer, cost of construction for the septic system will be approximately $250,000, not including additional land that may be necessary for additional repair area. Further, the well's location in the basement of the building in close proximity to a heating oil storage tank has prompted the need to replace the water source. The urgency of the relocation increased recently due to a fuel leak.The use of the well for potable water has been discontinued and bottled water is provided for the building occupants until such time the water source is relocated. The permitting process for a new well is underway at this time, with an estimated completion time of 17 weeks to bring the new water supply on line. Costs to drill the well, install the pump and lines and to install water storage units, build a well house, etc. are estimated to be approximately $40,000. In addition to the well and wastewater treatment components, other renovations are needed at the NHSC. Renovations to the restrooms in the building, including those in day care classrooms,were identified by the Task Force as one of the higher priority items. The restroom improvements will not only better serve the building occupants but also will also conserve water and minimize the impact on the septic system through the use of low flow fixtures. Allocation of$100,000 for these restroom renovations is recommended. Funding for the full complement of renovations will be recommended for funding in future Capital Investment Plans at such time as the programs for the NHSC are set. The programs proposed for the facility will likely impact the type and extent of renovations that may be undertaken throughout the rest of the building. For example, some agencies within the facility are currently under-going program changes that would affect the type and amount of space that should be allocated. In addition, other resident agencies find themselves held hostage by the State's continuing inability to provide assurance that some programs