Finding a suitable place to store items is always a challenge. When those decisions get more and more limited due to the demand for storage outpacing the options for storage, a dilemma arises. With the current (and expected) growth of DSFM, the supply-vs-demand option for viable storage space has become limited. A critical part of ADMIN’s storage logistics may have its days numbered. The current area now used primarily for winter treatment accessories (salt, calcium/magnesium), HVAC air filters, building materials (including, but not limited to, light fixtures, ceiling tile, flooring/wall tile, etc) are stored is the old maintenance building (pole barn). The further this current COM23 capital enhancement project goes through the building phase, the more it sounds like this outdated storage building may be razed sooner than the original plan for 2027. The current capital project calls for the surrounding finish elevations be higher than the floor; meaning this building will be even more susceptible to flooding. Instead of spending money to try and prevent the outdated building from flooding it may be just as easy to vacate and rid the building altogether. Space in the current maintenance building is limited due to the increased number of vehicles and accessories, especially during winter months. Therefore, DSFM is asking for two (2) dry freight containers to be used for storage since the main building is nearing its storage peak and the building currently used for storage may be soon demolished. With each large capital improvement, there is a percentage of new additional building material “attic stock” that are handed off which include, but are not limited to, carpet squares, baseboard, and light fixtures. DSFM began storing some of these building materials in the (sprinkled) basement stairwells as (dry) storage space has become increasingly difficult to find. Right now, these freight storage containers will be used to store HVAC air filters, salt/calcium/magnesium, ceiling tiles, and other stock building materials. All these components do not require strict climate control practices but do require limited exposure to UV and dry conditions. The benefit of this style of storage is not only having a dark, dry place to store building materials, winter weather treatments, and HVAC air filters but the container can be relocated to a different position to accommodate for any campus growth/improvement plans.