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~ - ~ __-. __ ~_. ~ ~ w ~_,, w March 3, 1995 TO: KEN SHERMAN, RANDY CURTIS FROM: DAVID GLENrTIE RE: COUNTY FACILITY STEERING COMMITTEE Gentlemen: Appreciadng the fact that I am at least two weeks later than the request for comments on the County's facilities plan, I am offering you some brief observations, nevertheless. This belated effort in as much an effort to clear my conscience as it is to offer anything new to the discussion underway. I also remind you both that I came into the process late in the day, and my foundation of understanding is not up to par with other members of this esteemed group of citizens. In no particular order: l. Interconnectivitv: Each of the various subcommittees dealt with a particular aspect of the County's overall facilities plan. As we discovered about halfway through the rating process, priorities cannot be viewed objectively without considering the "whole" at all times. Each individual capital improvement project substantially impacts most other proposals. The committee and commissioners need to remind the public of the overall plan at any time individual projects are explained. 2. Juvenile and Public Health: I am comfortable with the committee's recommendations with regard to the proposal for a new Juvenile Justice campus and for the necessary expansion of the Public Health facility. It may be necessary to group these two departments together, as far as a bond measure gces. In my opinion, the electorate does not fully understand the valuable services public health plays in our community, and would not be as likely to pass a bond for a public health facility as they would for an "anti-crime" proposal such as the Juvenile Justice Center. These two departments are also a logical package, since their current and future locations are together. 3. Tri-Agenc~ While I was present for only a small discussion on this topic, it has become apparent that the completion of this space is critical for the City of Salem. The successful funding of the Tri-Agency also allows for the Courthouse to accommodate the upgraded Court system. Therefore, I see the Tri-Agency project as an excellent "first leg" of the bonding packages needed to fund most of the suggested space needs. Joint governmental cooperation and consolidation and "anti-crime" aspects can be explained in terms the voters can understand and