General Government
FY2024 Capital Budget
Emergency Equipment Warehouse/Information Technology Relocation
Project Description
Construction of an emergency equipment warehouse to house public safety emergency equipment & vehicles (ATV's, trailers, campers, etc.) currently stored at various county owned, county leased, and non-county leased locations. Additionally, construct 10,000-12,000 square feet of office space to relocate the Information Technology Services (ITS) department from the governmental center.
Background & Justification/Status
Construction of an emergency equipment warehouse to house public safety emergency equipment & vehicles (ATV's, trailers, campers, etc.) currently stored at various county owned, county leased, and non-county leased locations. Additionally, construct 10,000-12,000 square feet of office space to relocate the Information Technology Services (ITS) department from the governmental center.
Impact If Not Funded and Maximum Time it Can be Delayed
Total Cost: $7,300,000
Years Funded: 2022
Human Services Facility& Design
Project Description
Development and construction of a new Human Services Center that would house various groups under the Department of Human Services. This building would be over 100,000 square feet. Additionally, programming and design for new building and/or renovations to an existing facility.
Background & Justification Status
Currently the County leases the building that houses this department, and the lease costs continue to increase. Additionally, the building requires periodic capital investment into a non-owned facility and there is no ability to recoup those costs since the County does not own the facility.
Impact If Not Funded and Maximum Time it Can be Delayed
Increased operation expenses for an asset that is not owned by the County. Also, lack of expansion or a new facility for the Department of Human Services will risk inefficient operations, security, and customer satisfaction.
Total Cost: $62,115,000
Years Funded: 2024
Entrance and Traffic Circulation Improvements at Landfill
Project Description
Physical improvements to the landfill entrance in addition to traffic improvements post scalehouse.
Background & Justification Status
In FY 2019-2020 Cabarrus County commissioned a traffic engineer to evaluate the weekend traffic conditions at the landfill and evaluateand schematically design several concepts to alleviate the stacking of vehicles on the road. After reviewing several concepts staff chose andconcept and had cost estimating completed. The concept chosen involves internal stacking as well as construction of vehicular loop.
Impact If Not Funded and Maximum Time it Can be Delayed
The stacking of vehicles in the road is a significant nuisance for the residents living in the area as well as other citizens using Irish Potato Road for travel. There is also a safety concern with the vehicles being stacked so deep on both sides of the road.
Total Cost: $1,000,000
Years Funded: 2026
Arena Pave Front Overflow Parking Lot
Project Description:
Pave and stripe the gravel overflow parking lot near Hwy. 49 to reduce staffing costs, maintenance expenses associated with gravel, and provide a better appearance to traffic along Highway 49. Additionally SMG staff recommend building a vehicular connector to the parcel that will house the newly announced hotel to enhance connectivity from the hotel to the Arena meeting spaces and avoid having to access NC HWY 49.
Background & Justification Status
The gravel overflow lot near Highway 49 is being used by more than 20 events per year as guest parking. Event staff is often required to assist guests in finding their way to the parking lot and finding parking places. This project aligns with BOC Goal 3. The lot would maximize the use of the overflow lot in a financially and aesthetically responsible manner.
Impact If Not Funded and Maximum Time it Can be Delayed
Continued maintenance and staffing expenses associated with using gravel parking lot as primary parking for many events. However, it could be deferred to future years if absolutely necessary.
Total Cost: $830,000
Years Funded: Future
Former Crisis Recovery Center Renovations for DHS Expansion
Project Description
Renovations of the space formerly occupied by Crisis Recovery center located at the rear of the current Human Services Center
Background & Justification Status
In 2017 the Cabarrus Crisis Recovery Center vacated the 5,600 square feet at the rear of the Human Services Center. Since, that groupvacated the space there have been no renovations to the space. In order for Department of Human Services staff to inhabit the space amajor renovation will be required.
Impact If Not Funded and Maximum Time it Can be Delayed
Delaying renovations impacts the space needs of the increased staff of the Department of Human Services.
Total Cost: $1,000,000
Years Funded: Future
CAD/RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Project Description
The records management and Jail system is the digital platform for the entire Sheriff's office; patrol, criminal investigations, civil, records, and the jail utilize this system. The system provides forms and data processing work flow for the entire agency. The solutions that were reviewed were evaluated on criteria such as; public facing reporting, interagency compatibility, uniformity of reporting.
Background & Justification Status
The current Records Management and Jail System was implemented in 2008. While there have been upgrades and improvements through the years. The original company of OSSI no longer exists. It was purchased first by Sungard Public Safety then became a product in the Superion portfolio. Several years ago CentralSquare was formed and that organization purchase 4 different public safety platforms. This is often done for two reasons, to incorporate or enhance the technology of that platform or to purchase an existing customer base. In the case of the legacy OSSI platform is was for the customer base, we were informed last year that the product will be supported but technology enhancements will be focused towards other platforms.
The Sheriff's Office and Cabarrus ITS have spent the 18 months evaluating solutions and prepared to make a selection.
Impact if Not Funded and Maximum Time it Can be Delayed
This project will take 18 months to implement. The current technology will only fall further behind.
Total Cost: $2,000,000
Years Funded: 2024
COMPACTOR REPLACEMENT AT LANDFILL
Project Description
Background & Justification Status
A new compactor is needed to replace one of the existing compactors. As of January of 2023 the 2001 compactor has 18,262 hours on it and the 2006 compactor (which was purchased rebuilt) has 11,553 hours. Both are losing their effectiveness of compacting waste. Operations will need something more reliable and with a solid warranty in order to maximize air space at the facility.
Impact if Not Funded and Maximum Time it Can be Delayed
Total Cost: $935,000
Years Funded: 2024
Land Acquisition
Project Description
Ongoing property investigation, evaluation, and procurement for future facility needs for the County.
Background & Justification/Status
The current market, population growth, and increased property development ordinances has driven the County to be consistently engaged in property acquisition for both short term and long term facility needs.
Impact If Not Funded and Maximum Time it Can be Delayed
In this current market, a delay in land acquisition almost always result in an increased in acquisition costs.
Total Cost: 4,000,000
Years Funded: 2024
Interior Renovations at Governmental Center
Project Description:
Renovations to several departments through the building to allow for better space utilization and customer interaction.
Background & Justification Status: Several departments throughout the building could benefit operationally from physical renovations. The three (3) departments in this CIP are the Planning and Zoning/Construction Standards department, Land Records, and Tax Administration Department. The Planning and Zoning/Construction Standard represents the largest departmental footprint in the building and the current set up and utilization does not provide adequate meeting space for staff and customers. The Tax Administration Department is growing in staff and needs office renovations to create more work station space for staff while creating some private offices for certain customer interaction that require privacy. The Land Records department is original from the construction in 1990 and the offices are oversized to accommodate business operations with full size PLAT prints. Significant space efficiencies can be made with a renovation that will allow more staff and possibly other department housings in that space.
Impact If Not Funded and Maximum Time it Can be Delayed:
Major impact is to the departments abilities to be fully staffed at the site with adequate office space.
Total Cost: $450,000
Years Funded: 2026
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