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GENERAL COMMENTS The Douglas facility with.approximately eight (8) acres of property has potential for many uses. However, also involved are many operational costs that require funding. The Maintenance of Buildings account was increased with the Building Operations Budget for fiscal 82-83. There were no reuests set forth for capital funds to make alterations or additions to the school site. Ideally, space allocations to each agency would be made through leases and each individual agency would be required to maintain their space and to pay a pro -rated share of the operational costs, i.e. electric, water and sewer, insurance. Possibly $2.00 to $3.00 per square foot annually. Actual operating expenses will dictate lease rate. Staff feels serious consideration should be given. --the D.O.C. proposal for use of the entire facility. This would alleviate the problems associated with several independent agencies located within a County owned tax supported facility. Staff also realizes the benefit a work release program could have in regards to available manpower. A work force of twenty men would equal over 40,000 man hours available to community services on an annual basis. At the rate of $5.00 per hour this force could be valued at $200,000. General overview of the use of Douglas facility shows the Community Resource Center concept will require additional funds for ;_upkeep and personnel. Fiscal 82-83 budgets for all General Funds Divisions were closely reviewed during budget hearings and the Commission stated a position of NO NEW programs. The D.O.C. concept would turn the entire facility to the D.O.C. for an indefinate period of time. Should the D.O.C. choose not to fund the operating expenses of the proposed correction center in the future, the facility would revert back to the County, possibly at a time when we would be in a better position to fund a Community Resource Center.