Capital Improvements Program

November 24, 2008

Concerns regarding omissions or deletions:

• Levy Project:
  • Proposed plan eliminates funding for Levy renovations during the 5-year CIP period.  Vacation of the facility by the J&DR court in the spring, and the need to address reuse of this facility with the City will likely occur within the 5-year term.

• Court Square Renovations:
  • Proposed plan delays any funding for this project to beyond the 5-year CIP period.  The need to address district and circuit court operations, as well as space for the Commonwealth Attorney’s office has become more acute in recent years. 

·         Public Safety Training Facility:

o        Proposed plan delays this project to beyond the 5-year CIP period.  Commencement of the Regional Jail expansion (scheduled for FY 12/13) may impact our ability to use the present burn building facility on that site, thus creating a need for an alternate facility.

·         YMCA Contribution:

o        Proposed plan eliminate previous commitment and appropriation of $2.03 million from the CIP.  While the timing remains uncertain, staff expects the County may be asked to make its contribution sometime within the next 5 years.

• Competitive Swimming Pool Proposal:
  • Proposed plan eliminates the $1.25 million previously included in the adopted CIP plan.  A recent proposal received from STAR would require a minimum contribution of $400,000 over the next 4 years to secure a competitive pool facility. 

• Northern Library:
  • Proposed plan delays this project to FY 14/15, however current lease with for Albemarle Square facility expires in FY 12/13.  Staff is in the process of negotiating an extension.

• Court Security:
  • Proposed plan eliminates new request for security improvements at Court Square facility.  Needs expressed by Judges and identified in security assessment report.

• Southern Feeder Projects:
  • Proposed plan adjusts request back to adopted plan and delays project one year.  Funds programmed are likely to be insufficient to accommodate construction of one large elementary school, or alternatively,  the renovations to three smaller schools. 

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