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all of the expenditures. He also said some of the projects are pay as you go. Loren said he understands they are to report what is spent each quarter. Loren stated that if the board is considering upgrades to the Annex and the Federal Building they need to consider how it is COVID related or how the infrastructure changes relate to climate change and sustainability. He also reported that the board had budgeted dollars for PPE and the amount may be short. He noted he dollars that correction is spending on a monthly basis. He is also asking for suggestions on the use for the Annex Building. Peterson noted that they have the mental health hearing rooms and also the Veterans Service Office uses some space. Lancaster stated that they cannot follow the social distancing in this board room and other in other meetings. The only outside space that is available is the Community Meeting Room at the Safety Center and that room is not always available. She also noted that this looks like a lot of money and it is a tremendous benefit to the county but there are a lot of needs and it will be used for the best interest of the taxpayer so we do not have to use local tax dollars. The need are shrinking the dollars. Loren stated that juvenile probation is growing and the county needs more space, space is never wasted. He would like some direction from the board on possible projects. He also noted that they need to improve the airflow on the HVAC systems and look at upgrades. Lancaster said the HVAC systems are at an age that they need to be replaced. Loren stated that with upgrades to the HVAC systems they ca increase the air flow in the buildings and the helps reduce the COVID transmission. When you increase the air flow then you have to heat the outside air. With the new system it is much more comfortable in the building. Lancaster aid that they have not forgotten that working on the ARPA funds is extra work and he needs to be compensated for the extra duties. C) FACILITIES UPDATE — Loren stated they are finishing up the Courthouse renovations but are still doing some painting. He said that there will be a change order on the fire suppression system when the plumber was running the main line from the street he had to go down another 2 feet to get under some other pipes that were already there. This may be an additional $1,500.00 but it was the only way it could be done. Loren reported that the concrete has been replaced at the County Attorney Building and the repairs were made to the brick wall. It is in good shape, 5