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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 17, 2012
Action Agenda
Item No. 4—Q
SUBJECT: Special Recognition for the Carol Woods Retirement Community
DEPARTMENT: Financial Services PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
12/27/11 Letter from Carol Woods
1/3/12 BOCC Chair Letter to Carol Frank Clifton, 919-245-2306
Woods Clarence Grier, 919-245-2453
PURPOSE: To recognize the Carol Woods Retirement Community for its continuing financial
contribution to Orange County.
BACKGROUND: The Carol Woods Retirement Community (Carol Woods) is a non-profit
retirement community organization located in Chapel Hill that provides services to meet the
needs of older adults for housing, health, well-being, and protection of financial security.
Carol Woods has been exempt from paying property taxes since fiscal year 2002-2003.
Although exempt from paying property taxes, Carol Woods recognized its economic and civic
responsibility to continue to make a financial contribution to assist Orange County in meeting its
budgetary demands each fiscal year.
Since the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003, Carol Woods has contributed $1,891,244 to the
County. These contributions to the General Fund continue to allow Orange County to provide
the necessary services and Programs to the residents of Orange County.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with recognizing the Carol Woods
Retirement Community.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board recognize Carol Woods
Retirement Community for its continuing financial contribution and thank Carol Woods for its
civic-mindedness and support for Orange County.
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THE CAROL WOODS ' �'D
CHARITABLE FUND, INC._ E
Y 750 Weaver Dairy road, Chapel Hill, NC 275141502 :
TEL 919.918.3280' • FAX 919.918.3227
December 27, 2011
Ms. Bernadette Pelissier, Chair
Orange County Commissioners
Post Office Box 8181
Hillsborough,North Carolina 27278
Dear Commissioner Pelissier:
Carol Woods believes that part of its mission is to be a responsible and supportive
member of the larger community.As a not for profit,while we are not specifically
required to contribute in any monetary way we do so because of our awareness of the
needs throughout Orange County,particularly those facing our older population. Our
residents were very pleased to hear from you at their last Resident Association meeting
on how last year's gift made a difference.
Sharing resources and giving back to the community are.part of who we are. Our free
meeting spaces are shared with non-profits. We provide internships for students seeking
front-line and management positions in the field of aging. Residents of Carol Woods
offer thousands of volunteer hours to a wide variety of Chapel Hill organizations. Our
staff serve on several local non-profit boards and collaborate with community efforts
such as the Orange County Master Aging Plan to help seniors from all walks of life.
Charitable gifts are given with thoughtful consideration to where the funds will make the
most impact on life for older persons beyond this campus. Once again,I am pleased to
inform you that the Charitable Fund Board and Full Board of Directors voted to include
Orange County in the charitable giving program this year. We hope that this gift will be
used to support services that directly benefit older adults in this county.
Please accept the enclosed gift with our appreciation for the ways in which your work
makes a difference for older persons.Best wishes for a wonderful new year.
Sincerely,
Patricia E, Sprig
President and CEO
cc: Mr. Frank Clifton, County Manager
Carol Woods Charitable Fund,Inc. is a 501(c)(3)charitable organization
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January 3, 2012
Patricia E. Sprigg
President and CEO"
Carol Woods Retirement Community
750 Weaver Dairy Road
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 275141502
Dear Ms. Sprig g:
On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, I want to thank the Carol Woods Community,
and this includes the Charitable Fund Board as well as your full Board of Directors, for your generous donation
of$175,000 in December to Orange County in view of the exemption of Carol Woods from property taxes.
We are very fortunate to have such good neighbors as the Carol Woods Community and we look forward to
your continued interest in meeting the needs of our elderly residents in Orange County.
For years the Carol Woods community has made significant and repeated contributions to the
betterment of Orange County, not only in those areas of special concern to our growing senior population, but
in many other areas such as the thousands of volunteer hours yearly to a wide variety of Chapel Hill
organizations. We understand that this pledge shall not be construed as an amount to anticipate in future
years, and we appreciate your gift in *
rder to assist in-our budgetary process.
I enjoyed speaking recently at your resident's meeting and hope that this will be an annual invitation to
the Commissioners so that we can you let you know how your contribution helped Orange County.
Again, thank you again on behalf of the residents of Orange County for your continued generosity.
Sincerely,
Bernadette Pelissier, Chair
Board of County Commissioners I
cc: Board of County Commissioners I
Frank Clifton, County Manager
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