 This emergency generator was installed in the mid- 1960s. It overheats after running for 45 minutes, says Dave Willis, facilities director. No parts are available for equipment this old. It needs to be replaced to provide adequate emergency power for life safety support systems in compliance with state safety codes. |
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Lane Community College Facilities and College Renewal
Many of the buildings on the main campus of Lane Community College are 40 years old. If you're a homeowner or renter, you know from experience that a 40-year-old home needs maintenance and repair. For example, roofs are typically guaranteed for only 20 to 30 years and heating systems need replacement or major upgrading on a periodic basis. Think of Lane as a house that 36,000 students occupy each year and you'll understand the tremendous pressures on the facilities. Due to limited funds the college has had to postpone necessary facilities improvement projects. It is now time for the college to look toward facilities renewal and renovation to protect the taxpayers' investment.
Lane's Board of Education is considering placing an $80 million dollar bond on the November 2008 ballot to help fund facilities renovations, upgrades and remodels. The bond would not increase the tax rate. Instead, it would simply continue the current rate from the bond approved by voters in 1995.
The college understands its responsibility to be a good steward
of the public's investment and to keep its buildings
maintained and up-to-date for the demands of 21st century
learning and workforce training.
