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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 02-17-2009 - 6c ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 17, 2009 Action Agenda Item No. 6—C., SUBJECT: Federal Stimulus Package DEPARTMENT: Administration PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: 1. List of county Projects Name, Phone Number 2. Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools Projects Willie A. Best 245-2308 3. Orange County Public Schools Project 4. HUD Appropriations Projects PURPOSE: To request the Board of County Commissioners consider the approval for submission the attached list of projects for the Federal Stimulus Appropriation Package and the resubmission of two projects for the Trans-HUD Subcommittee to Congressman David Price's office. BACKGROUND: The Federal Government in consideration of a federal stimulus legislative package to stimulate the nation's economy is requesting "shovel ready" projects. The number of projects when developed will create a number of job opportunities that will put people back to work, stimulate the local economy and create a positive impact regionally. County staff compiled the proposed list of county projects for the Board's consideration. The list provides a variety of projects ranging from sewer system projects, park projects, highway projects, broadband and school construction. Both the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools and the Orange County Schools have provided individual lists of construction and renovation projects for the Board's consideration for potential stimulus funding. The stimulus legislation continues to be under review by the House and Senate with a tentative agreement reached. The approval of a stimulus bill is not expected to reach the President's desk until mid to late February. Congressman Price's office has indicated there will not be local or state specific earmarks in the stimulus legislation. It is anticipated the new funding will be provided through existing federal programs and funneled through the state and the state will be responsible for distributing the funding through their normal processes. Last year Orange County provided a request for three projects through the Congressman's office: Orange County's Value-Added Agriculture Processing Center, US Highway 70/Cornelius 2 Street Incubator and the Adult Day Health Center. The Adult Day Health Center has been removed from consideration. The Federal subcommittee does not allow for healthcare facilities in the Trans-HUD bill. The remaining two projects are recommended for resubmission and both are being supported by Congressman Price's office. The deadline for project submission is February 27, 2009. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider the approval of the attached list of projects and the resubmission of the Orange County Value -Added Agriculture Processing Center and the US Highway 70/Cornelius Street Incubator. 3 In anticipation of the Federal government consideration of a federal stimulus legislative package to stimulate the nation's economy, the preliminary projects are proposed for the Board's consideration. We believe we have a number of projects that when developed will create a number jobs opportunities that will put people back to work, stimulate the local economy and create a positive impact regionally. Broadband: Broadband coverage is limited in rural areas of Orange County due to a lack of cabled TV/Broadband service and limited telecommunication tower wireless access. The County owns property throughout the rural areas and would consider installing towers of public safety, public service delivery and private sector to use to promote rural economic development and home-based businesses to reduce transportation and pollution monopoles are pre-engineered, their deployment after zoning processing would be expeditious. Efland Sewer System and Buckhorn Community Sewer Project: The projected cost for the currently designed system, include the upgrading the existing twenty year old McGowan Creek pump station is approximately $4.6 million. All design documents are completed and the preliminary engineer's report is completed. Fairview Park: The park, located in the Fairview community in northern Hillsborough, NC, serves a predominantly minority community and features a ball field,picnic shelter, trails and basketball courts, among other amenities. The site is located partially on a former municipal landfill, and will require remediation for additional park facilities. The cost is $1,700,000. Highways Projects: The attached list of NC DOT projects is provided for your review. Although, the County is not responsible for highways, you may wish to review the list DOT is proposing for the stimulus package. Orange County Chapel Hill-Carrboro Computerize Signal System $5,000,000 Orange County 1-40-85 to Durham County Grind and reseal joints $1,500,000 line Orange County NC 54 Alamance Co line to Pavement Strengthen $1,500,000 SR 1107 Orange/Alamance Buckhorn Rd to 1-40/85 split Mill and resurface $15,000,000 Orange County NC 86 to Person Co. line Rehab Intersection,turn $3,000,000 lane/signal Northern Human Services Center: The project will substantially increase the size, capacity and reliability of the onsite wastewater treatment system (WWTS) at the Northern Human Services Center(NHSC). The increase in capacity will allow for full development of a park, with ball fields of all types,playgrounds and walking trails. The 4 park is in phase I construction. The preliminary design work and site investigation has been completed. Final design work has to be completed. Orange County has appropriated approximately two-thirds of the projected $480,000 project costs. The remaining cost is approximately $160,000. School Construction: The construction of elementary school#11 of the Chapel Hill- Carrboro School System. School construction cost is estimated at approximately $34,000,000. Twin Creeks East-West Connector Road: Providing access to Twin Creeks Park and adjoining property, this road would extend from Old NC 86 north of Carrboro,NC westward to the intersection with Lake Hogan Farm Road and increase connectivity and ingress/egress options for the area. The cost is $890,000. Twin Creeks Park: Twin Creeks Park is a ninety-six acre park north of Carrboro,NC. The site of a former dairy farm that dates back to the early 19th—century, the park includes a historic farmstead with house, gambrel-roof barn and other farm buildings. Phase 1 of the park would include four full size soccer fields,parking, a picnic shelter, trails and associated amenities. The cost is $4,000,000. Value Added Agriculture Processing Center: Farmers and local food entrepreneurs in the Piedmont region of North Carolina will have access to a new processing center to help compete in the emerging Buy Local, Eat Seasonal, and Farm to Fork Economy. The planned processing center will be within 1.5 hour drive of 16, 214 farms in a twenty-two county area. Farmers and food entrepreneurs will benefit from an FDA-inspected food processing facility and 3.3 million consumers in the service area. CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO CITY SCHOOLS CAPITAL PROJECT LIST Amount Facility Project Description 31,980,730 Elementary School #11 The School District needs another elementary school 27,738,770 Carrboro High School Expansion of Carrboro High School 2,500,000 Rashkis Elementary School 6 Classroom addition 2,500,000 Morris Grove Elementary School 6 Classroom addition 200,000 Phillips MS/FPGraham Elm Removal of asbestos fascia material 420,000 CHHS/Phillips Removal of asbestos floor tile 350,000 CHHS Athletic field lighting and correct erosion problems 225,000 Glenwood/McDougle/Seawell Security systems: access control video cameras Culbreth/Phillips 370,000 Elementary Schools Removal of classroom carpet and install vinyl tile 1,035,000 FP Graham/Ephesus/Seawell/ Light fixture replacements Culbreth/Phillips 475,000 Glenwood/FP Graham/Culbreth Kitchen air conditioning and heating systems 265,000 Scroggs Chiller installation 650,000 Lincoln Center Replacement of building heating and cooling systems 375,000 Culbreth Duct work replacement and controls 440,000 CHHS D Building heating system 350,000 McDougle Mdl/Elm/Glenwood Controls for heating and cooling system 275,000 Seawell Replacement of Lawlor Building's roof 690,000 Lincoln Center Replacement of roof 3,854,840 McDougle Elementary and Middle Replacement of roofs 1,256,000 LinCtr/Seawell/Culbreth/Phillips/ Window replacements CHHS 233,000 FP Graham/Estes Hills/Phillips/ Bathroom upgrades CHHS 739,000 Carrboro Elm/Estes/FP Graham Classroom casework Seawell/Phillips/CHHS ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS Capital Project Expenditures for Federal Economic Stimulus (Non-prioritized) P'• ® LOCATIONr. f6 A4 SI IMATE®J:,n ©S , Auditorium Construction CWSMS $3,800,000 Auxiliary Gymnasium Construction CRHS . $10, 175,000 Classroom Wing Addition CRHS $13,860,000 Baseball Field Lighting Replacement OHS $250,000 Bleacher Renovation OHS $75,000 Fire Alarm Upgrade NHES $190,000 Parking Lot and Driveway Resurfacing CP, CE, CWS, OHS $670,000 Bathroom Renovations CP, CE, EC, GAB, HE $605,000 HVAC Renovation and Replacement CP, CE, EC, HE, NH, CWS, $1,690,000 OHS Roof Replacement CP, HE, CWS, OHS $1,485,000 Partnership Academy Phase II PAAS $516,000 TOTAL $33,316,000 As of 10 Feb 09