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Home My WebLink AboutORD-2005-066 - Finance -Recreation & Parks Facilities Little River Park Development Capital Project Ordinance~' -a,3- ~d..5' Recreation and Parks Facilities -Little River Park Development ~~ Capital Project Ordinance Be it ordained by the Orange County Board of County Commissioners that pursuant to Section 13.2. of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the following capital project is hereby adopted. Section 1. The project authorized provides funds to continue construction of the .Little River Park. Proceeds from the 2004 Two-thirds net debt bonds, grant funds, and pay-as-you-go funds finance the project. Section 2. The officers of the County are hereby directed to proceed with the project within the budget contained herein. Section 3. Section 4. The following revenue is anticipated to complete this project: Through FY 2004-OS FY 2005-06 Through FY 2005-06 Sales Tax $24,983 $0 $24,983 1997 Bonds $0 $0 $0 2001 Bonds $0 $0 $0 2004 Two-Thirds Net Debt $272,000 $0 $272,000 Crrant Funds $327,000 $0 $327,000 Fees $0 $0 $0 Other(Contnbution from Durham County) $341,983 $0 $341,983 Total Fundin $965,966 $0 $965,966 The following amount is appropriated for this project: Through FY 2004-05 FY 2005-06 Through FY 2005-06 Land/Building $0 $0 $0 Desi $70,500 $0 $70,500 Construction $873,466 $0 $873,466 Other $22,000 $0 $22,000 Total Costs $965,966 $0 $965,966 Section 7. This ordinance shall be in effect from the original date of adoption, March 24, 2003 until June 30, 2006. Adopted this 23rd day of June 2005. o~ A-coos- o~~ 9b Commissioner Jacobs said that the Homestead Road and Weaver Dairy Road Extension would be busy when Carolina North is built. He asked how this was incorporated in the design and the fact that there would be a lot of noise on the same side as the glass. Richard Gurlitz said that there will be a 30-foot buffer and the insulated glass. Commissioner Jacobs said that the ERCD staff will work with Richard Gurlitz to assure that the trees are conserved. Richard Gurlitz said that the Town of Chapel Hill Manager and staff are requesting a crosswalk to Homestead Park that was requested by Active Seniors. The cost would be $60,000-$100,000 and the city will define it more in the SUP process. Others have said that this crosswalk should not be part of the site but the Town wants to keep it in as part of the approval process and it would have to be approved through DOT. Commissioner Jacobs suggested taking the money for this crosswalk out of the money to be used for Homestead Park. He suggested asking the Town to defer consideration of the crosswalk until there can be a conversation about it. The Chair should write a letter to the Town stating that the Board's position is that the crosswalk not be made a condition of approval until there is a discussion about it. A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to approve plans as submitted and to add language to the resolution that the crosswalk not be part of the condition of approval. VOTE: UNANIMOUS b. Approval of Fiscal Year 2005-06 Budget Ordinance Capital Project Ordinances, and Grant Proiect Ordinances The Board considered adopting the County's budget ordinance, capital project ordinances, and grant project ordinances for FY 2005-06. John Link said that the Board made confirmed changes to the Manager's Recommended Budget, which are highlighted in the Resolution of Intent. Page 5 specifically captures the major changes to the budget. Section 1 states the major funds in the budget. Section 2 identifies the appropriation by major function. Section 3 is the revenue side. Section 4 is the tax rate levy for the fire districts. Section 5 states the approved per pupil amount for current expense, which is $2,796 per student. There are 10 sections. The yellow paper has the actual motions for the Board to consider. John Link said that because of actions the Board took during deliberations on capital, they will have to bring back the revised capital improvement plan for the two school systems and the County after the break. Commissioner Jacobs asked about the percentage of the budget used for education. Budget Director Donna Dean said that the education funding equals $72 million, which is 48% of the general fund. This includes current expense, recurring capital, long-range capital, debt service, and school nurses. Commissioner Halkiotis asked about non-departmental allocations and Donna Dean said that this is not included. She will bring this information back. Commissioner Halkiotis said that it is important to highlight that because if it were taken away, there would be significant impacts. Motion 1: A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to adopt the 2005-06 Orange County Budget Ordinance to include a Countywide tax rate of 84.3 cents and a Chapel Hill/Carrboro City Schools District Tax of 18.34 cents. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Motion 2: A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to authorize an employee compensation package that includes: - 4 percent in-range salary increases for proficient or higher work performance effective for fiscal year 2005-06 - $5 increase in County 401.(k) contribution for non-sworn law enforcement employees from $20 to $25 per pay period effective July 1, 2005 -Increase the County's Living Wage for employees from $9.11 per hour to $9.34 per hour effective July 1, 2005 -Elimination of Grade 7 in the Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2005 and moving employees and positions at Grade 7 to Grade 8 with salary administration as provided in the Personnel Ordinance VOTE: UNAIMOUS Motion 3: A motion was made by Commissioner Foushee, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to authorize the following position changes: Times I imitPri Pnsitinns to Be Extended One-Year from Current End Date: Position Position Current End De artment Position Title T e Established Date Animal Services - Animal Care Animal Shelter Technician Full-time 6/1/2004 7/1/2005 Code Compliance Plannin Officer III Full-time 1/1/2004 1/5/2006 Code Compliance Plannin Officer III Full-time 1/1/2004 6/21/2006 Income Maintenance Social Services Caseworker II Full-time 10/1/2004 12/6/2006 Income Maintenance Social Services Caseworker III Full-time 7/1/2004 9/27/2006 RArnmmPnrieri Increases in FTE: De artment Position Title Current FTE Recommended FTE Health-Dental Dental H ienist 0.5 20 hrs/wk 0.6 24 hrs/wk Health-Personal Health Communi Health Aide 0.5 20 hrs/wk 1 40 hrs/wk Recommended Chan a in fundin source of FTE• Current Recommended De artment Position Title Fundin Fundin Senior Public Health Educator 50/50 split 75/25 split Health-Promotion & (Healthy Carolinians County to County to Grant Education Coordinator Grant fundin fundin Aging -Wellness Program Senior Health Coordinator See note See note Wellness Pro ram ~~~ Historically, UNC Hospitals have contributed up to $50,000 to fund this position. For the most part, this amount has covered the total cost of the position. Beginning in FY 2005-06, UNC plans to contribute $25,000 (a reduction of 50%) to offset the cost of the position. The recommendation provides for the County to cover the remaining cost of the position, expected to be approximately $29,500. Time Limited Positions to Become Permanent: De artment Position Title Position T e Position Established Public Works Convenience Center O erator Full-time 9/2/2003 Public Works Convenience Center O erator Full-time 7/1/1993 Public Works Convenience Center O erator Full-time 7/1/1993 Public Works Convenience Center O erator Full-time 7/1/1993 Public Works Convenience Center O erator Full-time 7/1/1993 Public Works Convenience Center O erator Full-time 7/1/1993 Public Works Convenience Center O erator Full-time 7/1/1993 Public Works Convenience Center O erator Full-time 7/1/1994 VOTE: UNANIMOUS Motion 4: A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to adopt the County Fee Schedule as presented during the budget work sessions. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Motion 5: A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Foushee to approve the County and School Capital Project Ordinances for fiscal year 2005-06 that require action before June 30, 2005. VOTE: UNANIMOUS