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County Manager's Report — October 21, 2019 Ongoing Projects Courthouse Renovations — The architects/engineers toured the Historic Courthouse and Fireplace Building on Monday October 14. They are currently working on construction documents for both buildings. The evaluation of each building is needed for the demolition phase of the construction projects. We are also starting to discuss the renovations of the main courthouse building — phase 2 which will begin as soon as the Register of the Deeds and the District Attorney vacate that building. We are coordinating phase 2 and the renovations of the Government Center so they will be bid at the same time. Lee County Government Parks and Recreation Plans — (This update from last month did not change) Withers and Ravenel is completing the construction plans for Kiwanis Family Park, Horton Park, O. T. Sloan Park and Temple Park. We anticipate that these projects will be out to bid the next 30 to 45 days. Construction should begin in the fall and be completed by late spring. Again, just like the Courthouse Project, construction inflation has affected these projects. We do expect the revised plans to come in on budget — a combined $2 million. Other Items Legislative Bills of Interest— The General Assembly continues to stay in session. Mini budget bills continue to be passed while the Senate continues to discuss an override of the Governor's veto of the budget. Other Bills of interest that are still being discussed in this session are SB 681 — Local Sales Tax Flexibility, HB 431 — Fiber NC Act and HB 79 —Academic Alignment/Boards of Education and CC — aligning school calendars. Reports Tax Report—Attached please find the Tax Collection Summary Report for September. Parks and Recreation —Agenda for September. Community Development/Activity Summary — The Technical Review Committee Agenda Memorandum for October. Upcoming Meetings/Events: October 22, 2019 — SAGA Annual Meeting — Civic Center— 5:00 pm. November 4, 2019 — Commissioners Regular Meeting — 6:00 pm. November 7, 2019 — Veterans Luncheon — Civic Center— 11:30am. November 11, 2019 —Veteran's Day — Offices Closed.