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Oregon Veterans Home
STATEWIDE VETERAN SERVICES POP #123 | INCREASE VET EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSIST GRANT
referred to local community assistance programs, such as Community Action Agencies, WorkSource, and non-profits to diversify their assistance sources to achieve financial stability. The implementation strategy of this program would not change; increased funding would allow ODVA to meet the emergency financial needs of more veterans.
This financial assistance program has had an ongoing demand for services that exceeds available funding. Below are application and funding statistics fiscal years 2019-2021:
o ODVA received 220 requests between July 1, 2019- June 30, 2021 o The total amount requested was $650,702.92 o $112,702 funds were awarded to 69 applicants o 31% of requests were awarded/partially awarded; 69% of applications were unfunded
STAFFING IMPACT
None
QUANTIFYING RESULTS
Results will be quantified by tracking number of discreet veterans and number of household members served, and the types of emergent needs met.
REVENUE SOURCE
General Fund $500,000 Other Funds $0 Lottery Funds $0 Federal Funds $0 Total Funds $500,000
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Source Detail of Lottery Funds, Other Funds and Federal Funds Revenue
STATEWIDE VETERAN SERVICES
Fund Type Fund ORBITS Revenue Acct 2019-2021 Actual
2021-23 Legislatively Adopted 2021-23 Estimated Agency Request 2023-2025
Governor's Legislatively Adopted
Business Lic & Fees Non-Business Lic & Fees Charges for Services Admin & Service Charges Rents & Royalties Dedicated Fund Oblig Bonds Interest Income Sales Income Donations Veterans Loan Repayments Insurance Premium Other Revenues Transfer In - Intrafund Tsfr From Transportation, Dept Transfer Out - Intrafund
Transfer In - Intrafund
Interest Income Other Revenues Charges for Services Admin & Service Charges Rents & Royalties Lottery Bonds Transfer In - Intrafund Tsfr From Admin Services Tsrf From Veterans' Affairs Transfer Out - Intrafund
Interest Income 3200 OF NL 0205 3200 OF NL 0210 3200 OF NL 0410 3200 OF NL 0415 3200 OF NL 0510 3200 OF NL 0560 3200 OF NL 0605 3200 OF NL 0705 3200 OF NL 0905 3200 OF NL 0940 3200 OF NL 0965 3200 OF NL 0975 3200 OF NL 1010 3200 OF NL 1730 3200 OF NL 2010
3230 OF DS NL 1010
3400 OF L 0605 3400 OF L 0975 3400 OF L 0410 3400 OF L 0415 3400 OF L 0510 3400 OF L 0565 3400 OF L 1010 3400 OF L 1107 3400 OF L 1274 3400 OF L 2010
3430 OF DS 0605 6,113,208 6,113,208 145,667 - 156,899
Interest Income Transfer in Other 4400 LF L 0605 4400 LF L 1050 125,145 - - - 5,641,366
Tsfr From Admin Services Tsrf From Oregon Health Authority Tsfr To Admin Services 4400 LF L 1107 4400 LF L 1443 4400 LF L 2107 19,058,970 300,000 (1,093,267) 16,748,376 (1,093,267) 16,303,469
Tsfr to Veterans' Affairs 4400 LF L 2274 (475,000) Tsfr to Transportation, Dept 4400 LF L 2730 (500,000) (650,000) (650,000)
Tsfr From Admin Services 4430 LF DS 1107 - 499,184 551,000
Federal Funds Transfer to Counties 6400 FF L 0995 6400 FF L 2080 1,472,893 (931,820) 1,630,911 - 1,734,817
Lottery Funds Limited 4400 LF L 4400 17,415,848 15,005,109 - 21,294,835 - Lottery Funds Debt Svc Limited 4430 LF DS 4430 - 499,184 - 551,000 - Other Funds Non-Ltd 3200 OF NL 3200 - - - - - Other Funds Debt Svc Non-Ltd 3230 OF DS NL 3230 - - - - - Other Funds Ltd 3400 OF L 3400 - 6,258,875 6,113,208 156,899 - Other Funds Debt Svc Ltd 3430 OF DS L 3430 - - - - - Federal Funds Ltd 6400 FF L 6400 541,073 1,630,911 - 1,734,817 - -
17,956,921 23,394,079 6,113,208 23,737,551 - -
Oregon Veterans Home Program 4 POS | 4.00 FTE
Vet Home Lebanon 1 POS | 1.00 FTE Vet Home The Dalles 3 POS | 3.00 FTE
POP #113 Capital Improvements 0 POS | 0.00 FTE
$160,000,000
Other Funds Total Expenditures
$120,000,000
$80,000,000
$40,000,000
OREGON VETERANS HOME PROGRAM
Oregon Veterans' Home
Other Funds Residents
350
300
250
200
150
Avg. Number of Residents
100
2011-13 2013-15 2015-17 2017-19 2019-2021 2021-2023 2023-2025 2025-2027 50
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Program Overview
The Oregon Veterans’ Homes provide the state’s veterans and qualified family members access to skilled nursing, rehabilitative care, and endorsed memory care services, in an environment that understands and honors the unique needs of the men and women who served our country. There are two Veterans’ Homes in Oregon, one is located in The Dalles and a second in Lebanon. The Oregon Veterans’ Home program is a self-sustaining program offering superior care at a lower cost to veterans and their families.
Program Description
Eligibility/Care Level/Services - Care at the Oregon Veteran’s Homes is an “earned benefit” available to veterans, their spouses and parents who had a child die while serving in the United States Armed Forces. To be eligible for this benefit, qualifying veterans must have served as defined by the Federal VA.
Both homes provide rehabilitative and long-term nursing services by staff whose knowledge and skills have been enhanced to meet the unique needs of veterans. In addition, both homes have an endorsed memory care community which allows them to care for veterans with Alzheimer's and other dementias. The Home’s nursing team is complemented by physical, occupational and speech therapists who provide specific physician ordered services to help residents meet their maximum rehabilitative potential.
In addition, the facility offers residents engaging daily activities, transportation to and from community outings and doctor’s appointments, customized nutrition based on individual resident needs by a dietitian, high quality meals prepared by the facility’s full-time chef, and an environment that honors and remembers veterans. Most importantly, the Veterans’ Homes enable what most veterans desire – a home where they are understood and among other veterans.
The Federal VA’s Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) is located adjacent to The Dalles Veterans’ Home on the Home’s property. CBOC’s provide primary care to veterans by Federal VA doctors who are knowledgeable about veterans’ issues and needs, including health complications that are the result of service-related disabilities.
Partners – The Federal VA and local counties partnered in funding the original construction of the facilities with a combination of federal and local funds; grant funds are subject to repayment if the facility closes before 20 years of continuous operation after receipt of the federal grant funds. Additionally, the Federal VA provides a daily per diem for veteran residents to offset their cost
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of care and federal legislation allows any veteran rated at 70% or more for any disability caused by military service to have their daily cost of care at State Veterans' Homes paid in full by the Federal VA.
As both Veterans’ Homes are Medicare and Medicaid certified, the relationship with Aging and People with Disabilities is an important partner for the long-term and short-term care placement of veterans in need of this high level of care.
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs currently contracts with Veterans Care Centers of Oregon (VCCO), a non-profit organization, for the day-to-day operation of the facility. The contract with VCCO followed the state’s competitive procurement process and has resulted in the delivery of award-winning, high quality care to veterans.
Recruiting for qualified medical personnel remains a challenge in rural Oregon. Whenever possible, the Veterans’ Homes partner with local community colleges to help meet its qualified nurse staffing needs and create valuable internship opportunities for the nursing program students. In 2018, the Oregon Veterans’ Home in The Dalles completed construction of a classroom building that will allow for training of nursing staff on-site.
Local hospitals also provide hospital related services when it is not in the resident’s best interest to travel to a VA Medical Center to receive these services.
Other partnerships that are necessary for the continued success of the Veterans’ Homes include veterans’ services organizations that support the Homes with donations of monies, tangible items for residents, sponsorship of special events and thousands of volunteer hours.
Cost Drivers – The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs maintains the self-sufficient Oregon Veterans’ Home program by continually reviewing costs. The most significant cost driver is staffing/personnel costs, which is approximately 70% of the total operating expenses. Minimum nursing staff ratios are mandated by the Oregon Department of Human Services (Oregon Administrative Rule 411-086-0100).
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Program Funding Request
The budget proposal for the next three biennia is as follows:
Biennium Other Funds General Funds – Debt Service Federal Funds –Capital Improv Total Funds
2021-2023 $ 96,726,826 $ 371,660 $ 97,098,486 2023-2025 $ 102,939,818 $ 372,670 $ 2,161,412 $ 105,473,900 2025-2027 $ 132,576,968 $ 376,822 $ 3,069,205 $ 132,953,790 Other Funds revenue is primarily generated from resident-related income to cover the cost of care. Income sources typically include funds from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Federal VA), Medicare, Medicaid, insurance companies and private payers. General Fund monies are related to debt service on Article XI-Q Bonds that were issued in Spring 2019 and used to fund the construction of a classroom at The Dalles Veterans Home to train nursing staff and build a parking lot at the Lebanon Veterans Home. The 2023-25 proposal will provide the ability to maintain superior care for residents at the current Oregon Veterans’ Homes. Revenue Sources/Proposed Revenue Changes The current revenues supporting the Veterans’ Homes’ operations are entirely Other Funds. Unlike most other states’ veterans’ home programs, no General funds have been provided to date for operational costs for the Veterans’ Home program in Oregon. Operational funds come primarily from private pay residents, Medicare and Medicaid payments and the Federal VA, which provides a daily per diem rate through its State Home Per Diem program. Trust Fund Nonlimited Expenditures These expenditures represent disbursements of monies previously donated to the Department to be used for the benefit of Oregon’s veterans, their dependents and survivors residing in homes. The level of expenditures will not exceed the amount of donated monies received and any interest generated on these funds.
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Program Performance
Higher Customer Satisfaction
Overall Quality Satisfaction
100%
90%
80%
70% Industry Avg. Oregon Veterans' Homes
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Fiscal Year
Higher Quality - In 2021, according to an independent survey organization, each of the Oregon Veterans’ Homes ratings in all 16 tracked quality measure categories (such as nursing care, dining service, communication, dignity and respect, etc.) exceeded the national and Oregon averages of other skilled-nursing facilities. The Veterans’ Home in Lebanon was the only nursing home in Oregon to receive Best in Class in 15 out of the 16 categories.
Both Veterans’ Homes have received quality achievement awards from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living. In 2014, The Dalles Veterans’ Home was the first Veterans Home in the nation to be awarded the Gold Award for Excellence in Quality and remains one of only five Veterans Homes nationwide to receive this award. In 2019, five years after opening, the Lebanon Veterans’ Home received the Silver Award for Commitment to Quality.
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Lower Cost to Residents – Health care costs nationally and in Oregon continue to rise and the cost of care at skilled-nursing facilities is no exception. However, over the past 10 years, the Homes have become more affordable than the average skilled nursing facility. In 2008, The Dalles Veterans’ Home charged $70 less for resident private pay daily rates than the average Oregon skilled nursing facility. In 2017, the differential increased to $83, which would save a resident approximately $30,295 annually. In addition, since the resident’s financial resources last longer for individuals in the Oregon Veterans’ Homes compared to other nursing facilities, the Oregon Veterans’ Homes help preserve State Medicaid long term care dollars.
Avg. Private & Semi Private Room Daily Rate
Lower Resident Private Pay Rates
National Avg. Oregon Avg. Oregon Veterans' Homes
$450
$350
$250
$150
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Fiscal Year
Higher Occupancy – Occupancy rates at the Veterans’ Homes have historically been significantly higher than the average occupancy for other Oregon skilled nursing facilities. In 2015, a second Veterans’ Home in Lebanon was opened, resulting in lower combined average occupancy levels for the Homes as residents began admitting to the Lebanon Home. As of June 30, 2020, occupancy at the Lebanon and The Dalles Home were 95% and 88% respectively. However, the census at both Homes is expected to decrease in fiscal years 2021, as census dropped and admissions were suspended due to COVID-19. Census is expected to begin to rebound in fiscal year 2022.
Higher occupancy at the Home is attributable to the Homes commitment to providing the highest quality of care at lower costs to residents, all in an environment honoring veteran and their families.
Occupancy of Licensed Beds
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
Higher Occupancy Rate
Oregon Avg. Oregon Veterans' Homes
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Fiscal Year
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160
140
120
100
80
Jan-19
COVID 19 and Impact on Census at Oregon Veteran Homes
1st COVID-19 Outbreak at either
Mar-19 May-19 Jul-19 Sep-19 Nov-19 Jan-20 Mar-20 May-20 Jul-20 Sep-20 Nov-20 Jan-21 Mar-21 May-21 Jul-21 Sep-21
OVHL Census OVHL Capacity
OVHTD Census OVHTD Capacity Nov-21 Jan-22 Mar-22 May-22 COVID 19 has had a significant impact on census at both veterans homes. The impact to census is based on restriction of admissions at times, as well as a longer intake and admission processes. It is anticipated that Lebanon will recover quicker given the private rooms as well as the location of the facility.
Program Justification and Link to Focus Areas
ODVA’s Oregon Veterans’ Home program impacts the Healthy and Safe Communities focus area.
The Oregon Veterans’ Homes maximize the opportunity to bring federal funding for care of seniors into Oregon. Through our nation’s promise to care for its veterans, the Oregon Veterans’ Home program offers a veteran benefit that not only costs significantly less than other private nursing care facilities but, also allows federal benefit dollars to flow into Oregon through reimbursement for cost of care, VA healthcare, and grants to facilitate safety and health upgrades to the Home.
Improvements in infection prevention were made at both facilities. At the Lebanon Veterans’ Home, a bi-polar ionization system is in the process of being installed. The ultimate purpose of this system is to cause viruses to lose their infectivity, kill bacteria and molds, and remove odors and other contaminates from the air.
Another improvement at this home is the new activity room built for the residents in the endorsed memory care portion of the facility. This addition has added 1629 square footage of a space that can be modified to meet the specific needs of residents with dementia.
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One example is an interactive machine called the Tovertafel; a machine that has been installed in the new activity room and is based on light projections. The Tovertafel’s innovative light projections challenge players to develop or maintain their skills in a fun and playful way. The games are intuitive. The light projections respond to natural movements and gestures, no matter how small. It is designed to create meaningful connections and enrich quality of life. This machine is specifically designed to conquer apathy and increase positive emotions for seniors living with dementia. The system stimulates both the brain and body, and can be incorporated into group activities as a way to encourage physical activity.
Additional items were purchased to increase quality of life during the COVID pandemic including an outdoor wheel-chair swing, additional entertainment devices specifically made for older adults, a Karaoke machine, and special activities during holiday seasons.
Veterans’ Home Program Environmental Factors and Trends
Challenge to Retain Affordability
Retaining affordability of care for veterans residing at the Veterans’ Home continues to be a concern. The rate at which medical costs are increasing continues to outpace the cost of living adjustments to Federal VA pensions and Social Security, two primary sources of revenue used by residents to pay for their cost of care. ODVA remains committed to providing the highest quality of care for our residents at the lowest cost possible. ODVA has continued to work hard to maintain Medicaid and VA certification. Medical inflation is likely to remain high for the foreseeable future, especially in light of the pandemic. In addition to the medical inflation challenge, staffing in the long-term care industry is now competitive and costs to retain quality staff have increased as well due to COVID-19. Affordability will be an issue we continue to address during the 2023-2025 biennium and going forward.
Resident Cost
For many residents of the Home, the main source of income is a pension from the Federal VA and/or a monthly check from Social Security. The gap between the monthly cost to many residents and their Federal VA pension and Social Security income continues to widen. Many veterans in both Veterans’ Home facilities are utilizing Medicaid to contribute to the cost of their skilled nursing care.
Medical Inflation
The cost of medical care has continued to outpace increases in Federal VA pensions and Social Security income.
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Federal VA Reimbursements
The Federal VA allows for veterans rated 70 percent service connected disabled or more to receive reimbursement for the cost of their care at state Veterans’ Homes. The reimbursement rate, however, does not always fully cover their cost of care.
Resident Occupancy Levels
A sufficient occupancy level will be necessary during the 2023-25 biennium to maintain operating efficiencies for the Home, which contribute to the Department’s ability to retain affordability. Continuous admissions are necessary to maintain an adequate occupancy level and to maintain operating efficiencies. During the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak and up until very recently, the Homes limited the admission of new residents as a part of the facility’s infection prevention plan. With the development of additional potential safety precautions, the admission process has been prolonged and fewer residents have been able to be admitted at the same time. Additionally, for some prospective residents, the Homes’ rural locations presents a challenge to their family’s ability to visit them which results in their not selecting the Veterans’ Homes for their nursing care needs.
Aging Veteran Population
For the 2023-25 biennium, it is anticipated that the most rapid population growth in the state will occur among seniors. A significant number of these will be veterans, which will include the aging Korean and Vietnam era veterans.
Increased Demand for Care
As veterans continue to age, the demand for residential nursing care facilities, will increase.
Complex Medical Needs
Veterans typically have more complex medical needs than non-veterans. An increase in occupancy could increase the normal demand for staffing to meet these complex medical and geriatric requirements.
Business Partner Support
Continued program support by the Federal VA is necessary for the Veterans’ Home program to continue as currently operated. Medicare and Medicaid certification of the Home, along with the relationship with the Department of Human Services’ Aging and People with Disabilities Program will continue to be an important support mechanism for the Home. The relationship with the contract operator of the Home is important in that it preserves the high quality of life for the veteran residents of the Home through the direct care they receive and the enhancements to their quality of life that result from the volunteer program managed by the contract operator.
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Other partnerships include veterans’ service organizations that continue to support the Homes with donations of funds, tangible items, sponsorship of special events, and thousands of volunteer hours. Another important relationship exists with the local community colleges which helps the Homes with its qualified nursing staff needs and at the same time creates a valuable opportunity for nursing program participants. Continued support by business partners will contribute to the quality of life of residents of the Homes.
Health and Safety Requirements
In recent years, attention has increasingly turned to ways to improve clinical decision making, patient safety and quality of care, especially infection prevention measures are a result of the current public health emergency.
Need for Facility Maintenance
Built in 1997, The Dalles Oregon Veterans’ Home has now been operating for more than 20 years. Located on a hillside overlooking the Columbia River in The Dalles, this approximately $17 million state-owned facility located on 15 acres is exposed to extreme climatic conditions. These conditions include high wind, intense sunshine, and winter storms. These conditions, coupled with around-the-clock operation of the facility, impose severe stresses on the physical facility and its equipment. Along with the aging of the Home has come the expiration of warranties associated with the facility and its equipment, as well as the end of life cycles for some equipment.
Facility maintenance is required to safeguard this valuable state-owned asset and to prevent further deterioration and higher future repair costs. Additionally, facility maintenance is required to avoid interruption of services to residents. An interruption of services to this vulnerable population could result in negative health consequences to residents and have negative financial consequences to the state
The Lebanon Veterans’ Home opened in 2014 and continues to be an outstanding facility that is a national model for providing “small home care”.
Program Authorization | Enabling Legislation
Program Authorization Oregon Revised Statute 408.360 and 408.368 authorized the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs to construct and operate a state Veterans’ Home.
Enabling Legislation None.
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OREGON VETERAN HOMES ESSENTIAL PACKAGES
Essential Packages
The Essential Packages estimates the cost to continue current legislatively approved programs into the 2023-2025 biennium. The total of all current service level packages are represented below and detailed under each essential package category.
Package 010 | Vacancy Factor & Non-ORPICS Personal Services
This package includes standard 4.2 percent inflation on non-ORPICS Personal Service & Vacancy Factor, to include Temporary Appointments, Overtime Payments, All Other Differential, Public Employees Retirement System, Pension Obligation Bond Repayment and Social Security. The Vacancy Savings calculation methodology is provided by the Department of Administrative Services.
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Package 021 | Phase-in
This package identifies budget adjustments resulting from program phase-ins for budget items funded for less than 24 months during a biennium, and as stated in the agencies budget bills and budget reports.
There are no phase-ins for this program.
Package 022 | Phase-out
This package phases out Other Funds expenditure limitation as follows: • $3,000,000 on a one-time basis in order to respond to anticipated costs increases related to providing care to veterans living in the two Oregon Veterans’ Homes during the on-going COVID pandemic. (HB 5036; Chapter 471; 2021 Laws; Effective 07.14.2021)
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Package 031 | Standard Inflation & State Government Service Charges
This package identifies the standard inflation factors as provided by the Department of Administrative services, as follows: • Services ad Supplies & Capital Outlay, by the standard 4.2 percent • Non-state employee and Professional Services costs by the standard percent • Facilities rent by the standard or adjusted to the Self Support rent rates. However, this is not applicable to ODVA since the building is owned by ODVA and we rent space to other agencies. • Attorney General costs by the allowable percent
Package 050 | Fund Shifts
This package is significant revenue changes in existing programs.
There are no Fund Shifts for this program
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Package 060 | Technical Adjustments
This package is used for technical budget adjustments. Use of this package requires prior approval by the DAS CFO Analyst and/or the Legislative Fiscal Analyst (LFO).
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FACILITIES POP #113 ODVA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
POLICY OPTION PACKAGE #113
ODVA Capital Improvements
Agency Request Budget: $6,855,000 | 0 POS | 0.00 FTE Governor’s Budget: Legislatively Adopted Budget:
PURPOSE
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is requesting funding for capital projects at various locations. These projects will help meet the needs of the agency in accomplishing our mission, reduce the Deferred Maintenance (DM) liability of the agency, and mitigate potential life/safety issues. These projects have been prioritized based on the level of urgency and impact they will have on the agency and our constituents.
Location
Project
The Dalles VH HVAC / AHU and related equipment replacement Salem Chiller and related equipment replacement Salem Interior 2nd floor renovation
Priority Ranking 1 2 3
HOW ACHIEVED
ODVA Facilities manages all ODVA Facility and Construction Project Management team. Brief project descriptions are as follows:
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FACILITIES POP #113 ODVA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Location Project Description Cost
The Dalles Veterans’ Home
Salem ODVA
Salem ODVA
AHU’s We have 4 large Air Handler Unit’s (AHU), related cooling towers, pumps, controls, and a boiler system that are all past their useful life. These were installed in 1996 when the facility was built. We plan to replace all of this equipment as soon as funding allows. Design is 90% complete and we are awaiting federal grant funding approval for 65% of the project costs. This will reduce maintenance and repair costs, reduce DM liability, and mitigate potential life/safety issues for our residents in our Veterans’ Home. $3,500,000
Chiller ODVA’s chiller, cooling tower, cooling coils, boiler, and main pumps are all original to the building in 1982, and past their normal useful life. Our chiller, for example, cannot keep up with the hot summer temperatures, and thus our office building becomes very difficult to work in throughout this portion of the year. This also necessitates frequent repairs and creative solutions to keep it running. We plan to replace all of these components, which will also reduce our deferred DM liability and maintenance costs. Design is 90% complete and materials have been estimated. The Engineer is completing the design and specifications currently so we can begin soliciting bids from contractors. $1,355,000
2nd Floor Renovation Modernization to floors 1 and 3 of our downtown office building (originally built in 1982) has recently been completed. We currently need to remodel the 2nd floor in order to complete the full interior facility modernization and eliminate a significant portion of DM. We have an initial design concept that was completed 2 years ago, but will be incorporating what we have learned from COVID, as well as the new hybrid working culture into our design. We will be changing the layout to maximize the use of space and work flow, replacing carpet and interior finishes, updating paint, upgrading portions of our electrical $2,000,000
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and HVAC systems, upgrading lighting, etc. The overall cost for this project will continue to increase as more people begin returning to the office, as logistics will be more difficult.
REVENUE SOURCE
General Fund $0 Other Funds $6,855,000 Lottery Funds $0 Federal Funds $0 Total Funds $6,855,000
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