Fiscal Year 2013 Recommended Budget Book - Lake County

Facilities Development and ManagementLake County Preserves Environmental Resources:• The Facilities Administration Division will strive to incorporate energy efficient components inthe design of new construction and renovation projects through the use of construction methodsand materials that increase the energy efficiency of the projects. This can be accomplished withcontinued professional staffing, professional education, and support for these efforts along withsupport for education of staff on new materials and processes available in the marketplace. Thiswill result in a progression toward qualification for Energy Star and other efficiencycertifications along with long-term operational cost reductions compared to traditionalstructures.• The Facilities Management Division will continue with its ongoing retrofit of lighting systems with higher efficiencyfixtures and occupancy sensor controls. Budgeted upgrade costs for these ongoing efforts will result in an estimated tenpercent reduction in energy usage. The Division will also strive to evaluate planned buildings and systems to maximizeenergy efficiency and lower water usage. This will be accomplished using existing in-house expertise to evaluateconceptual designs of future planned facilities. The resulting changes to the system’s design for buildings underconstruction will yield lower future resource usage.Appearance of Lake County is Esthetically Pleasing and Well Designed:• The Facilities Administration Division will continue to work with the designers and users of projects to ensureconformity of facilities that meet County standards, while remaining consistent with the architecture of the communitiesin which they are located. County facilities are a part of the communities in which they are located, and with continuedprofessional staffing, professional education, and support the public will benefit from the positive impact of publicstructures in their communities, and buildings will show a consistency that will make County facilities more appealingand easier for the public to identify.F - 58