TITLE
Title
APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH DESIGN OF ANIMAL SHELTER & AMEND CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Robert McNiece and Jorge Ortega
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BACKGROUND
Background
A study was completed that explored the options for the proposed new Animal Shelter for Guilford County. Three options were proposed with a total cost for each project ranging between $8.5 and $15.9 million and an animal holding capacity of 294-441. At this time, Facilities and Animal Services recommend continuing to move forward with schematic design and sizing to determine final building configuration and capacity. The total project is estimated to cost $13 to $15 million with capacity between 300 and 400 animals depending on final design details.
Staff has identified $14,000,000 of available funding for the overall project:
$625,000 currently allocated Animal Shelter 2/3rds bonds proceeds
$31,109 community contributions for new Animal Shelter
$100,000 county funds currently allocated to new Animal Shelter
$700,000 transfer of remaining 2/3rd bonds proceeds available in the Old County Courthouse Renovation project
$400,000 transfer of remaining county funds available in the High Point Parking Deck project
$722,218 transfer of remaining county funds available in the Bellemeade Center Renovations project
$8,245,000 unallocated Animal Shelter 2/3rds bonds proceeds
$1,450,108 premiums on 2/3rds bonds
$1,726,565 County Building Construction Fund balance
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$14,000,000 Total
Facilities requests to proceed with 30% design at a cost estimated not to exceed $250,000.
The County Animal Shelter Replacement capital project ordinance needs to be amended to provide funding for this facility. Staff recommends appropriating the $8,245,000 balance of the 2/3rds bonds issued for the shelter ($625,000 in bond funds have already been appropriated) as well as $1,450,107.70 in bond premium at this time for a total increase of $9,695,107.70. This appropriation will bring the appropriated project funding to $10,451,217 total. All funds remaining after this phase will be used for future stages of the project.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
Capital Project Ordinance
County Animal Shelter Replacement
County Building Construction Fund
$8,245,000 Increase in Bond Proceeds
$1,450,108 Increase in Premiums on GO Bonds Issued
$9,695,108 Increase in Appropriation to County Animal Shelter Replacement
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Authorize staff to proceed in the design and implementation within the recommended design parameters; and amend the County Animal Shelter Replacement capital project ordinance to increase project funding by $9,695,108 for design and programming services and to reflect the total bond proceeds and premiums allocated to the project per the bond authorization.
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