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Minutes 10-15-2024 - Business Meeting
1 APPROVED 11/19/24 MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUSINESS MEETING October 15, 2024 7:00 p.m. The Orange County Board of Commissioners met for a Business Meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Southern Human Services Center in Chapel Hill, NC. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Jamezetta Bedford, Vice-Chair Sally Greene and Commissioners Amy Fowler, Jean Hamilton, Earl McKee, Phyllis Portie-Ascott, and Anna Richards COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None. COUNTY ATTORNEYS PRESENT: John Roberts COUNTY STAFF PRESENT: County Manager Travis Myren, Interim Deputy County Manager Caitlin Fenhagen, and Clerk to the Board Laura Jensen. (All other staff members will be identified appropriately below) Chair Bedford called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All commissioners were present. Chair Bedford invited Steve Brantley, Economic Development Director, forward to introduce representatives from Morinaga who presented Orange County with a gift of appreciation. Noriyuki Nishikawa, President and CEO of Morinaga America Foods, Inc. thanked the Board for approving the incentive for Morinaga to open a second factory in Orange County last month. He said on behalf of Mr. Ota, he presented a decorative plate that features Mt. Fuji in Japan and said that it is a special commemorative gift to Orange County and is a reminder of their appreciation and commitment in partnership. Chair Bedford thanked Morinaga America Foods for their expansion and investment in Orange County. She said it provides quality jobs in the county. 1. Additions or Changes to the Agenda None. 2. Public Comments (Limited to One Hour) a. Matters not on the Printed Agenda Chair Bedford reminded those in attendance of the procedures for making public comments. Heidi Perry, with Orange Unified Transportation Board member, said they discussed the updated Safe Routes to School Plan at their last meeting. She said that almost all students ride in a car or bus to school because Orange County has not provided safe walkways to schools. She said that walking and biking to school used to be how a majority of students got to school. She said that there are many benefits to children that walk or bike to school. She said the report lists several recommendations for each school. She said that at a speed of 20 miles per hour, the risk of death is reduced to 10% and that she thinks all school zones should be 20 miles per hour. She said that the county needs to make health and safety of their future leaders a priority now and to take seriously the needs identified in the report. 2 b. Matters on the Printed Agenda (These matters will be considered when the Board addresses that item on the agenda below.) 3. Announcements, Petitions and Comments by Board Members Commissioner Fowler said she attended the groundbreaking at Morinaga and the Freedom House Celebration. She said that she attended Inclusive Diverse Engaging Affordable and Lifelong (IDEAL) the next day. She said that their goal is to increase inclusive and affordable housing. She said they are at the resident recruitment phase and that is where there is a barrier. She said that Alliance does not maintain a list of individuals inquiring about housing. She said that she attended the Celebrate Orange event and was very impressed by the artistic talent. She said that she attended the DCHC Safety Summit that was focused on decreasing serious and fatal traffic accidents. She said they announced a Safe Streets for All bill, and she is hoping that the transportation department will apply for those grants if they become available. Commissioner Hamilton said she also attended the Morinaga opening and the Freedom House, as well as an Alliance Health Board meeting. She said early voting starts Thursday. She reiterated that individuals with disabilities can call 888-WEVOTE2 for assistance with voting. She said she co-chaired the School Bond Education Committee with Commissioner Portie-Ascott and they met last week and will meet again this week. She encouraged people to visit the bond education website, orangecountyschool bond.com, for more information about the school bond referendum. Commissioner McKee expressed appreciation to staff and others in the county that have gone to help in Western NC following the destruction from Hurricane Helene. He said that the recovery effort is going to be a long process especially with roadways and bridges destroyed. Chair Bedford said there is a job fair at Orange Works in Hillsborough on October 16. She said she spoke with the Mayor of Mebane, and they have agreed to a joint meeting. She said that the Mayor of Carrboro also wants to meet and the clerks are working on a date. She announced the times for each day for early voting and said that a picture ID is required and anyone that does not have one can get one made at the Orange County Board of Elections during operating hours. Vice-Chair Greene said she attended the Affordable Housing Data Walk on 10/7. She said it was another reminder of how high rents are in Orange County. She said Sunday-Thursday she will be in Philadelphia on behalf of GoTriangle. She said because it is Arts & Humanities Month, she wanted to draw attention to Orange County resident, and her neighbor, Bill Leuchtenberg. She said that he has recently released a new book "Patriot Presidents from George Washington to John Quincy Adams" and he is 102 years old neighbor Commissioner Portie-Ascott said she also attended the Morinaga ribbon cutting and the Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee meeting. She said there continues to be consistent challenge for participants showing up to and that is related to a transportation issue. She said that she recently spoke on the role of a county commissioner and the importance of voting. She said that she attended the Central Pines Rural Planning Organization and that they endorsed the Safe Routes to School and the Short-Range Transit Plans. Commissioner Richards said she attended the Morinaga groundbreaking. She said that she also attended the Burlington-Graham MPO and they also approved the SRTP and US-70 Corridor Study. She said she learned that there is some infrastructure required beyond what the county can do for bike plans. 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations a. Recognition of Graduates of the 2024 Orange County Youth Preparedness Camp The Board recognized Chase Harris, Kai Stanford, and Nicholas Welch for fulfilling all of the requirements to graduate from the 2024 Orange County Youth Preparedness Camp, including 3 completion of the PREP+6 Service project, impacting the disaster readiness level of twenty-one (21) area households. BACKGROUND: The Orange County Youth Preparedness Camp is an annual day camp for Orange County teens conducted by Orange County Cooperative Extension and Orange County Emergency Services. The Camp was first offered in 2018 and is based on the National Youth Preparedness Initiative founded by Mississippi State Extension. The Camp has been held annually in Orange County in 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024. During the July 16-19, 2024 camp, students engaged with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) curriculum, exploring topics from search & rescue to emergency medical services to fire safety. Through experiential learning activities, presenters provided insight with youth into their career paths and responsibilities. Youth also earned CPR/AED certification and participated in a disaster simulation to apply skills learned throughout the week. In order to officially graduate from the camp, youth are encouraged to impact their community preparedness level by completing the PREP+6 project. This project requires each participating youth to help their own household as well as six other area households develop an emergency preparedness kit and communication plan. The camp participants provide educational resources from FEMA to each household and share additional guidance on ways to improve the household's readiness for future disasters. The teen then verifies the kit has been created and the communication plan has been completed. In 2024, Nicholas Welch and Kai Stanford of Chapel Hill and Chase Harris of Hurdle Mills completed the camp graduation requirements and assisted a combined twenty-one (21) area households to become better prepared for emergencies. These young leaders now posess the skills to effectively help themselves, their families, and their communities in the event of an emergency. Kathleen Rogers, 4-H Program Assistant, and Sarah Pickhardt, Division Chief of Emergency Management, reviewed the background information for the item. Kathleen indicated that one of the graduates could not make it tonight, but Nicholas Welch and Chase Harris were present. Sarah Pickhardt described the work completed by the graduates during the youth preparedness camp. She said because of them, 21 different households in the community are now more prepared for a disaster. b. Proclamation Recognizing 25 Years of Orange County Conservation Initiatives/Great Trails State Day The Board approved a proclamation recognizing the 25th anniversary of implementation of a series of conservation initiatives by Orange County, including the creation of the (then) Environment and Resource Conservation Department and the Lands Legacy Program; as well as the celebration of Great Trails State Day on October 19, 2024. BACKGROUND: Based on a request by former Commissioner Alice Gordon at the Board's May 21, 2024 Business meeting, staff has worked to develop a commemoration of twenty-five (25) years of the following actions from 1998/99: • Creation of an environmental department to focus on natural and cultural resource conservation and preservation initiatives and programs. The department was officially 4 approved in June 1998 and established on January 4, 1999. (The Orange Soil and Water Conservation District became part of this agency in 2006, and it became the Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation in April 2010); and • A program to protect and conserve the most important natural and cultural resource lands as well as future parks and public open space lands was also approved in concept in 1999 and implemented as the Lands Legacy Program on April 4, 2000. In addition to these commemorations, Orange County - as a member of the Great Trails State Coalition - will be celebrating Great Trails State Day on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Today, twenty-five (25) years after creation, the Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation is comprised of thirty-five (35) full-time staff which address conservation, preservation, and the provision of parks, open space and trails, and recreational opportunities for County residents. The Department also serves as staff support to four (4) volunteer advisory boards (the Commission for the Environment, the Parks and Recreation Council, the Agricultural Preservation Board, and the Historic Preservation Commission) and provides lead administrative support to the Intergovernmental Parks Work Group and other ad hoc or special project committees related to resource conservation, agriculture, parks and recreation. Since the Lands Legacy Program was established on April 4, 2000, this program continues to work to protect the County's most critical natural and cultural resources through a variety of voluntary means and working with willing landowners and other conservation partners. Since its creation, Orange County has acquired land for eight (8) public parks and nature preserves, and secured forty-six (46) conservation easements (including twenty-eight (28) active farms) for a current total of 2,973 acres of farmland and open space in the Eno River, Cane Creek, Little River, and New Hope Creek watersheds. Over that same period the County helped other conservation partners protect an additional 1,338 acres of sensitive resource lands in Orange County. During this time over$6 million in grant funds have been leveraged for these purposes. October 19, 2024 is also Great Trails State Day in North Carolina. As a member of the Great Trails State Coalition, Orange County will join many other jurisdictions and thousands of others on this day in celebrating North Carolina's amazing and diverse trail networks that span from the mountains to the coast. Given the synergy between these events and activities, it was decided to combine both the 25'h anniversary recognition with Great Trails State Day for a commemorative event on October 19, 2024. The celebration will be held at the Blackwood Farm Park picnic shelter at 10:00 am, and will feature guided hikes, information about conservation successes and ways to get involved, and other games and activities. A proclamation recognizing this history and the October 19, 2024 celebration is attached for Board consideration. David Stancil, DEAPR Director, made the following presentation: Slide#1 25 Years of • Conservation Pictorial - October Slide #2 Parks and Nature Preserves Seven [le Creek Slide #3 ry Slide • Preservation Slide #5 1. Slide #6 Watershe e 5 • Buffer Lands F � �=-s-_ � w �,'�°is •--�,-,_ -- 7 Slide #7 Cultural and Archaeological Resources a � Slide #8 Celebration of 25 Years/Great Trails State Day Saturday, October 19 11:00 am Blackwood Farm Park Guided Hike, Games, Brief Program David Stancil invited residents to attend the 25th anniversary celebrations on October 19. Commissioner Richards read the following proclamation: ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROCLAMATION Recognition of 25 Years of Conservation Initiatives by County Government/ Great Trails State Day 2024 WHEREAS, the year 2024 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the approval and formation of conservation initiatives including the creation of the County's Environment and Resource Conservation Department (now the Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks, and Recreation), and creation of a program for conservation and protection of the County's most important natural and cultural resource lands (which became the Lands Legacy Program); and WHEREAS, the new department was tasked with the purposes of 1) Overseeing, implementing, and coordinating County goals for environmental protection and resource conservation; 2) 8 Developing and implementing a program for the acquisition and management of land for resource conservation; 3) Integrating current and future natural and cultural resource data into a Comprehensive Resource Database; 4) Providing staff support to Commissions and Boards; and 5) Working collaboratively with other departments and agencies on resource conservation; and WHEREAS, the department was staffed with existing and new positions with expertise in environmental planning, landscape architecture and park design, land conservation, water resource conservation, and cultural resource conservation (historic and agricultural preservation); and WHEREAS, the subsequent development of the Lands Legacy Program was created and approved as a comprehensive initiative in April 2000, implementing the goal of a program working with willing landowners for the conservation, acquisition and management of important lands for natural and cultural resources; and WHEREAS, the Lands Legacy Program has since been successful in the conservation of approximately 1,114 acres for eight current or future parks, and holds conservation easements on approximately 2,973 acres, with over 2,300 of these acres protecting active farms; and WHEREAS, in these 25 years, the Lands Legacy Program has received over $6.1 million dollars in federal and state match grant funds aiding in the acquisition of the above, working with a variety of conservation partners and willing landowners; and WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina will celebrate Great Trails State Day on October 19, 2024, with Orange County as a signatory partner in this initiative that ties closely to the County's conservation initiatives; and WHEREAS, the County plans to celebrate the 25t" anniversary of these initiatives in conjunction with Great Trails State Day on October 19, 2024 at Blackwood Farm Park; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners commends the celebration of 25 years of conservation initiatives, and declares October 19, 2024 to be Great Trails State Day in Orange County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board recognizes the foresight and action of the 1999 Orange County Board of Commissioners and those involved in the creation of these efforts 25 years ago to help protect our most important natural and cultural resource lands, which continue to bear fruit to this day. This the 15t" Day of October, 2024. Jamezetta Bedford, Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners A motion was made by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner McKee, to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 9 Chair Bedford thanked former Commissioner Alice Gordon for her petition leading to the adoption of this proclamation. c. Proclamation Designating October 2024 as Arts and Humanities Month The Board approved a proclamation designating October 2024 as Arts and Humanities Month in Orange County. BACKGROUND: The month of October each year is recognized on a national level as Arts and Humanities Month. The attached proclamation for October 2024 recognizes the impact of the arts and humanities on civic and human health, as well as the economic impact made by the arts industry on a national and local scale. Katie Murray reviewed the background information for the item. She shared some personal reasons why the arts are so important to her and so many others. She said that the art room was the reason that she stayed in school. She said that the arts are where those that do not belong, do. Vice-Chair Greene read the following proclamation: ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROCLAMATION ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH —OCTOBER 2024 WHEREAS, the nation's 120,000 nonprofit arts organizations, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the 4,500 local arts agencies in communities across the country, and the arts and humanities councils of the 50 states and the six jurisdictions and districts of the United States annually have issued official proclamations designating October as National Arts and Humanities Month; and WHEREAS, cities and states—through their local and state arts agencies representing thousands of cultural organizations — have celebrated the value and importance of culture in the lives of Americans and the health of thriving communities during National Arts and Humanities Month for nearly 30 years; and WHEREAS, the humanities help diverse communities across the United States explore their history and culture with the support and partnership of the National Endowment for the Humanities, the 50 state and six jurisdiction and district humanities councils, and local educational and cultural institutions; and WHEREAS, the arts and humanities embody so much of the accumulated wisdom, intellect, and imagination of humankind, and also enhance and enrich the lives of everyone in America; and WHEREAS, despite significant losses due to the coronavirus pandemic, the creative industries remain among the most vital sectors of the American economy, providing new opportunities for developing cities, creating jobs and economic activity within their own industry and across sectors, and making communities attractive to business development; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reports the nation's arts and culture sector— including nonprofit, commercial and education—is a $1.02 trillion industry that supports 4.9 million jobs representing 4.4% of the nation's economy, a larger share of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)than powerhouse sectors such as agriculture, transportation, and construction (2021); and 10 WHEREAS, the nonprofit arts industry of Orange County has generated $15.8 million in local and state government revenue and $107 million in economic activity(2022) annually by organizations and audiences— including $22.3 million of spending beyond the cost of admission on items such as meals, parking, and lodging by arts event attendees — making the arts a vital income source for local businesses; NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Board of County Commissioners of Orange County, North Carolina, do hereby proclaim October 2024 as Arts and Humanities Month in Orange County and call upon community members to celebrate and promote the arts and culture throughout the region, state and nation, and to participate in sustaining the vibrancy of the arts and humanities for the betterment of society. This the 15th day of October, 2024. Jamezetta Bedford, Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners A motion was made by Vice-Chair Greene, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation. VOTE: UNANIMOUS d. Orange County Arts Commission 2024-25 Annual Grant Recipients The Board acknowledges local artists and organizations receiving 2024-25 Orange County Arts Grants. BACKGROUND: Orange County Annual Grants Cycle The Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC) administers two (2) primary grant programs each year. The Grassroots Arts Program utilizes state funding to provide support for nonprofit organizations and schools conducting arts programming. The Artist Project Grant utilizes county funding for artist-led community projects. A total of $29,711 from the Outside Agencies Program was allocated to the OCAC's annual Grassroots Arts Program to ensure arts agencies were applying for funding through a program specific to the arts following the best practices set forth by the North Carolina Arts Council. Statistics regarding this year's grant cycle are noted in the chart below. FUNDING SOURCES NC Arts Council Funding: Grassroots Arts Program $ 47,140 Orange County Funding: Artist Support Grants $ 28,800 Orange County Funding: Outside Agencies $ 29,711 OCAC Programs Budget $ 265.32 Returned FY 2023-24 grant funds $ 200 TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDING $106,116.32 Total dollar amount requests $225,891.32 Total grants awarded 33, or 51% of applications 11 Total applications received 65, 62 eligible Total first-time applicants 21, or 32% of applicants The OCAC grant review and awards process: 1. The grant application process is open for one month. Two virtual training sessions occurred, and the OCAC director was available for one-on-one meetings. 2. After the due date, OCAC staff conducted an initial compliance and eligibility review. Applications found noncompliant or outside of the grant requirements are considered disqualified. Eligible organizations were given a compliance score (1-10) based on prior year adherence to grant requirements such as logo usage and reporting. New applicants automatically receive a "10" Compliance Score. 3. Qualified applications are forwarded to members of each review panel for initial review and scoring. Grant panels in the visual, performing, and literary arts are composed of OCAC Board Members with relevant experience and guest artists from the community. Guest panelists are compensated for their time. 4. Non-governmental Grassroots Arts Program (GAP) applicants were also evaluated by a Financial Review Panel who examined submitted financial documents to determine financial solvency and stability. 5. Each panel met virtually to evaluate the assigned applications. Feedback, first strengths and then challenges, was offered by panelists and recorded by OCAC staff. After discussion, each panelist submitted a score through the online platform for each of the categories below. After all scores were submitted, the Arts Commission Director recorded the final score per applicant. 6. The scoring rubric for this year's grant program was as follows: GRASSROOTS ARTS PROGRAM - ORGANIZATIONS Artistic Merit— 30% Community Impact—25% Program Management— 15% Financial Review— 10% NC Arts Council Priority of Funding — 10% Compliance score — 10% GRASSROOTS ARTS PROGRAM - SCHOOLS Artistic Merit—40% Integration in curriculum/enrichment—40% Free and Reduced Lunch Percentage — 20% ARTIST PROJECT GRANTS (APG) Artistic Merit—40% Community Impact— 30% Program Management—20% Compliance score — 10% 7. Funding decisions were made at the August 2023 Advisory Board meeting. For the GAP program, the Advisory Board prioritized high scoring program requests, programs hiring multicultural artists, and schools. For APG, the Advisory Board approved funding applicants with scores above 80 at their full request amounts. All applicants were notified of the panel's decisions. All declined GAP applicants received panel feedback (approved GAP and APG applicants could receive feedback upon request). Katie Murray reviewed the background information for the item. She called forward this year's recipients by name and shared the amount of their award and the purpose. 12 5. Public Hearings a. Short Range Transit Plan The Board held a public hearing and considered approving the Orange County Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP). BACKGROUND: Orange County completed the SRTP following a yearlong planning process that included two (2) rounds of public engagement, multiple pop-up events such as local Farmer's Markets, and other public events. The SRTP effort started in November 2023 with the first round of public engagement completed in March 2024 and the second round completed early September 2024. Nelson Nygaard as the consultant conducted the planning process which resulted in the following highlights: • Goals o Equity o Economic Prosperity o Environmental Sustainability o Transportation &Access for All o Affordable &Attainable Quality of Life • Objectives and Metrics o County Strategic Plan • Recommendations o Services ■ Short Term • Mobility on Demand Service Improvements • Hillsborough Circulator Improvements Phase 1 • Mebane Circulator • Hill to Hill Consolidation Phase 1 ■ Mid Term • Demand Response Weekend Service ■ Long Term • Hillsborough Circulator Improvements Phase 2 • Hill to Hill Consolidation Phase 2 • MOD Service Span Expansion o Policy and Programs o Short Term ■ Alternative Fare Payment ■ Transit Information Campaign ■ Improve Demand Response Booking o Mid Term ■ Hire Mobility Manager ■ Conduct Fare Study o Capital ■ Bus Stop Improvements ■ Rural Mobility Hubs ■ Walking Access to Transit Orange County Transportation Services issued the public hearing notice in English and Spanish (Attachment 2) for this October 15, 2024 Board meeting. The County's Transportation Advisory 13 Service (TAS) and Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard) both recommended the SRTP be approved by the Board of County Commissioners. TAS Action: September 26, 2024 — The TAS unanimously recommended approval. OUTBoard Action: September 30, 2024 — The OUTBoard unanimously recommended approval. Nishith Trivedi, Transportation Director, made the following presentation: Slide#1 ORANGE COUNTY SHORT GETRA STP Orange County Short Range Transit Plan Final Project Updates September 2024 NELSON p N NYGAARD Slide #2 Agenda a �� f�. 1 The Plan i 2 Engagement -_ 3 Action <� - 14 Slide#3 Project Goals 1. Develop operating and capital transit improvements for Orange County 2. Review Orange County's potential transit funding resources, beyond the county transit tax 3. Create a detailed implementation plan for FY2026 to FY2030 and recommendations for the post-FY2030 time frame 4. Use Plan recommendations as inputs for the next Long Range Transit Plan Slide#4 Plan Goals, Objectives and Metrics Equity -Prioritize the transit needs of underserved or transit dependent residents,includes historically disinvested communities of color,lower-incame neighborhoods,seniors,and rural communities Economic Prosperity -Prioritize increasing access tojobs and opportunities Environmental 5ustai na bility -Proritize accessible and convenient transit service in areas with existing or planned higherdensity development -Increase community awareness of all modes of transportation including transit,bike and pedestrian,vehicle,and all other modes Transportation&Access for All -Prioritize transit service that increases transit access for the most people to the most places Affordable&Attainable Quality of Life -Prioritize transit service connections to affordable housing,recreation,and arts and cultural opportunities Identify priorities and resources necessary to implement the Orange County Transit Plan Nishith Trivedi said these plan goals and objectives are informed by the Orange County Strategic Plan. 15 Slide#5 Getting to a Short Range Transit Plan Winter 202312024 DevelopReview.Existing Phase 1 Evaluatio Developand Conditions ... Prioritize Strategie Draft SIRTP and Phase 2 . Develop Prepare EngagementImplementation Plan Materials Fa112024 s Slide#6 What's in the SRTP • Short Range Transit Plan ORANGE COUNTY SHORT RANGE COUNTY TY • Appendix A:Existing Conditions Short Range • Appendix B:Strategies Evaluation Transit Plan "; f • Appendix C:Funding and Implementation Plan 2025 to 2030 • Appendix D:Public Engagement septernt�er2024 iNNEc p°p 16 Slide#7 SRTP - Transit Service Improvements Short Term projects should be implemented early in the SRTP timeframe,and resources are available within the current known budget.Short term transit service strategies include: • Mobility on Demand Service Improvements • Discontinue Ora nge-Alamance Connector • Hillsborough Circulator Improvements Phase 1 ■ Mebane Circulator ■ Hill to Hill Consolidation Phase 1 Medium Term projects should be implemented later in the SRTP timeframe,and may require additional funding sources such as winning grant money.Medium term transit service strategies include: ■ Demand Response Weekend Service Long Term projects should be pursued after the SRTP timeframe ends,as funding is currently unavailable.Long term transit service strategies include: • Hillsborough Circulator Improvements Phase 2 • Hill to Hill Consolidation Phase 2 ■ Reinstate Updated Orange-Alamance Connector • MOD Service Span Expansion Slide #8 SRTP - Policy & Program Improvements Short Term recommended policies or programs that OCTS could implement in the early years of the SRTP with currently available administrative funding include: • Alternative Fare Payment ■ Transit Information Campaign ■ Improve Demand Response Booking Medium Term policies or programs that require OCTS to apply for additional funds include: • Hire Mobility Manager • Conduct Fare Study SRTP - Capital Improvements ■ Bus Stop Improvements • Rural Transit Hubs • Walking Access to Transit 8 17 Slide#9 Appendix A: Existing Conditions • Original Existing Conditions report • Appendix Al: Past Plan Review ............. . .. ......... . ..... . ........... ........... ............. -7� • 01 If. 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Migan! • Survey Results TAHETHESURVEVBVMARCH31st exe4�4 sxuasu xrnce im rov'emeals1 far 202f51a�2030�z uoxsawol .i.�xn. 111 • Appendix D-1: Outreach Locations M°E^ °axpo�epoxpOPE=e�025y W a�T x�srm • Appendix D-2: Phase 1 Polling Board Comments OMN • Appendix D-3: Phase 2 Survey Comments °°A"G`° Upcoming pop-up events COMING P111i111E111t11P1P-UP • Appendix D-4: Engagement Materials -emm��q �n nx.x.r.�n...xe �„�.•.�„aar,�,�x��� 12 19 Slide#13 Phase 2 Engagement Overview Outreach Period: August 19 to September 12, 2024 Purpose: Collect feedback on proposed strategies and implementation timeline, as well as educate residents '`P about transit options. By the Numbers: * 7 Pop Up Events F conversations • during events Completed ' rr iL1 Slide#14 Key Findings Will these proposed changes make it easier for you to use public transportation in Orange Strong Support for Many Proposals 40% 35% County? • Services aimed at improving the transit 35% 30% experience for older adults and people with 25% 19% 21% disabilities had strong support, including 20% 15% 5% 1 easier booking of MOD by phone and 10% — weekend demand response service 5% 0% • Walkability improvements were popular, in Much Easier Somewhat Neutral Somewhat Very Difficult Not particular on Orange Grove Road and near Easier Difficult Applicable Walmart and Aldi • General support for changes to the ?like the proposed 2 Hillsborough circulator routes which will make going to downtown Hillsborough Hillsborough Circulator and excitement for more convenient" Mebane Circulator "1 like the focus on helping people walk to transit stops and protecting them while waiting for their transit vehicles. 1 also like the focus on increasing the number of vehicles and frequency of buses." 1h 20 Slide#15 Key Findings Continue to Invest in Reliability and Expansion 'Allow people to get senior rider card at • A few comments were concerned about the lack Seymour Center instead of having to go to of all-day fixed route service between Transportation Center(very hard to get there Hillsborough and Mebane without the card!)" • However, many respondents also expressed an understanding of the tradeoffs and supported the "Love the Mebane circulator. �...]!hope MOD improvements as an alternative eventually these services with run on • Desire for eventual weekend service and longer weekends too." weekday hours "Need better weekend services&higher • Reliability and availability of real time frequencies between Chapel Hill& information would be big improvements Hillsborough during the week." "Support the advertising campaign, send a pamphlet with water/electric bill" Slide#16 Transportation Advisory Orange Unified Service Transportation Board • Unanimous—Recommend BOCC approve SRTP Unanimous— Recommend BOCC approve with: SRTP with: o Add Orange County Climate Action Plan to Upgrade Orange HS to a medium-term with SRTP walking access project Updated ruraltransit hubs map to include full county and clarified that MOD is available countywide Added/Changed language for the Hill to Hill to include weekend,evening, and matching alignments and continued conversations with GoTriangle. Emphasis hiring marking services for the transit information campaign as budget allows Added a highlight of the Climate Action Plan into the SRTP,in the Project Goals section 21 Slide #17 Manager Recommends: • Board of County Commissioners: Conduct a public hearing on Orange County SRTP;and Approve the SRTP Commissioner Hamilton said she read something about Medicaid funding for transportation and would like to understand how the current transit systems connect people to medical services. Nishith Trivedi said transit services are provided to Medicaid recipients for clinical appointments like dialysis and medical appointments. He said staff works with NCTracks, Modivcare, Alliance, and others to make reservations. He said grant funding is used for this as well. He said staff is improving messaging so people are aware they can use Medicaid/Medicare to access transit to medical services and other managed care services. Commissioner Hamilton asked if someone who needs a ride to an appointment should call Mobility on Demand. Nishith Trivedi said there is a demand response service funded through grants which can be used to schedule reservations. He said that the transportation is provided by Orange County Transportation Services. Commissioner Portie-Ascott said she was thinking about what she heard at the JCPC meeting and how some of the participants are not able to get to appointments. She asked if MOD is available for them. Nishith Trivedi said MOD is probably the best service for them because it is a same-day service. He said some of the other services he mentioned are available but a reservation is required 24 hours in advance. A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, to open the public hearing. VOTE: UNANIMOUS PUBLIC COMMENTS: There was no one signed up to speak. A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, to close the public hearing. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Chair Bedford asked if the reverse circulator will come to fruition within the next five years. Nishith Trivedi said it is part of the transit plan and can be implemented once this plan is approved. 22 Chair Bedford asked if there is a route between Orange County's Durham Tech Campus and the main campus. Nishith Trivedi said there is an MOU with Durham Tech to provide MOD service for students between the two campuses. He explained there is no fixed route. He said there has been an increase in calls for MOD service for UNC and Durham Tech. Commissioner McKee thanked everyone who was a part of this plan. He said he sees focusing on local transit as the county's main responsibility before regional transit. Chair Bedford said focusing on equity in transportation builds on the foundation Vice-Chair Greene laid years ago and ensures services are available for those who needs it most including residents in rural areas. She said she wants residents to know that the vans can accommodate a wheelchair. A motion was made by Vice-Chair Greene, seconded by Commissioner McKee, to approve the Short-Range Transit Plan. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 6. Regular Agenda a. Durham Tech Orange County Campus Expansion Sustainability Enhancements and Approval of Budget Amendment#2-A The Board approved a Durham Tech Orange County Campus expansion funding request to meet sustainability goals and consider approval of Budget Amendment#2-A. BACKGROUND: In designing its upcoming expansion to the Orange County Campus, Durham Tech identified four sustainability targets to achieve as compared to standard building construction. These are: • 25% reduction in energy use and associated carbon emissions • 35% reduction in indoor water use • 45% reduction in lighting energy use • 100% reduction in outdoor water use In order to acheive these goals, the Community College identified two purchases that were outside of the original scope of the construction, and would require additional funding by the County. The first is the purchase of an all electric heat pump HVAC system. This would incur an additional $159,000 above the scope of the initial budget. The second purchase is to convert all light fixtures in the current facility to LED. The cost of installing LEDs in the expansion is already funded. The conversion in the existing facility would have a cost of$116,000, and would have an estimated return on investment in less than eleven (11)years. These two purchases would require approval of Budget Amendment#2-A, adding $275,000 in additional debt financing to the current project budget of$11 million for the expansion. This would amend the following project ordinance in the School Capital Fund as follows: Durham Tech Orange County Campus Expansion ($275,000) - Project#55000 Revenues for this project: Current FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25 Amendment Revised Debt Financing $11,000,000 $275,000 $11,275,000 23 Total Project Funding 1 $11,000,0*1 $275,000 1 $11,275,000 Appropriated for this project: Current FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25 Amendment Revised Project Expenditures $11,000,000 $275,000 $11,275,000 Total Costs $11,000,000 $275,000 $11,275,000 Dr. Susan Bowen, Vice President and Chief Campus Operations Officer, made the following presentation: Slide #1 DURHAM i&V TECH Orange County Campus Building Addition Dr. Bowen noted that President Buxton was also in attendance. Slide #2 Orange County Campus Building Addition Dr. Bowen said with the help of the Board's funding, Durham Tech is in the process of constructing a 14,000 square foot, two-floor addition to the current building. She said that the 24 addition will expands programs for skilled trades, allied health, EMS, public safety, and will provide a courtyard and additional facilities for students. Slide #3 Durham Tech Capital Construction Sustainability Goals Overall Targets: > 25%Reduction in Energy Use and Associated Carbon Estimates > Achieved with additional investment of$159,000 with Electric Heat Pump in New Addition > 35%Reduction in Indoor Water Use > Achieved within the existing New Addition budget with code compliance >45%Reduction in Lighting Energy Use > Achieved within the existing New Addition budget with LED Lighting installed;achieved in current building with additional investment of $115,387 for LED Lighting > 1O0%Reduction in Outdoor Water Use > Achieved within the existing New Addition budget with a balance of draught-tolerant landscaping and/or rainwater harvestingfor irrigation durhamtech.edu �. Slide #4 Funding Summary The belowtable providesa summary of the necessaryfundingrequired to implement these sustainability targets: Board of County Commissioners Request: LED Lighting Replacement In Existing Building $115,387.00 Carbon Reduction vla Electric Heat Pumps,New Addltion $159,000.00 Total $274,387.00 Cost for Entire Building: Carbon Reduction via Electric Heat Pumps,Ex Building $3,920,000.00 Total $3,920,000.00 durhamtech.edu - Chair Bedford said the Board very much supports this request. A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner McKee, to approve Budget Amendment#2-A to fund the two proposed purchases outlined above. 25 VOTE: UNANIMOUS Chair Bedford asked for an update on the status of the expansion. Dr. Bowen said they are currently in the design-development process, and groundbreaking will be some time next October. 7. Reports a. Orange County Arts Commission Arts & Economic Survey Data Presentation The Board received a report on local findings from the Sixth National Arts & Economic Prosperity Survey in 2023. BACKGROUND: Americans for the Arts conducts the Arts & Economic Prosperity Survey to determine the impact of the nonprofit arts sector on local communities. The survey takes place nationwide in all 50 states and utilizes the IMPLAN (short for "impact analysis for planning") economic modeling tool to determine the impact of nonprofit arts agencies and the audiences they attract. The Arts & Economic Prosperity Survey 6 (AEP6)occurred throughout 2023. The Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC), along with the towns of Hillsborough, Carrboro, and Chapel Hill gathered spending data from 103 arts agencies and gathered 1,200 audience surveys from attendees at arts events throughout Orange County. Staff's presentation on the report findings will review arts agencies and audiences spending in the communities, how the data differs in each town, and how Orange County compares to other similar communities across the country. It will also touch on creative jobs and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the creative sector. Katie Murray, Arts Commission Director, made the following presentation: Slide #1 ECONOMICIF ORANGE COUNTY most all)photos by Steve Murray @ncsteye A ARTS & ),Nl,,r�,ans 1,", PROSPERITYfor the Arts ommu. Slide26 .#2 ,. � Americans lilt Eli Katie Murray �'� �' for the Arts ;� a _`'p� ECONOMIC PROSPERITY fi a � �373 study regions d �) �All 50 states + Puerto Rico ..>!f�`., �. � Local partners: Orange County, towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough 0 • this survey takes place Slide for the Arts ARTS& WE UITY ECONOMIC PROSPERITY 8 AEP6 STUDY PARTNERS . . rmm Icntn01 INDEPENDENTn.;.cNCSL SECTOR eda �oce rward - •- •4 ARTS& �MPLAN Economic Modeling Tool EcoxouicoaosncaiTra (Impact Analysis for Planning) • Widely used, leading economic impact data and analytical software • Began in 1972 • Utilizes Input-Output Analysis economic modeling technique based on the work of Nobel Prize winner Wassily Leontief • Examines buy-sell relationships • Follows the ripple of additional economic activity throughout the economy 27 - ARTS& IMPLAN Economic Modeling Tool EcoNOMicuuasoEurr6 (Impact Analysis for Planning) � WORKER �M'a LIVING STORE PAINT PLkYMANER$ � �PLIER 1 1 —� BUSINESS 0 EXPENSES Slide • • STUDY HOWPARTNERS IT WORKS: Surveys were collected in 2023 ARTS COMMISSPON for fiscal year 2022 "; TWO SETS OF DATA: 0 103 NONPROFIT Grj4rp Organization Surveys COMMUNITY ARTS&CULTURE Katie Murray said this survey does not include for-profit businesses like Cat's Cradle and is based only on non-profit organizations. V (b4% participation rate} ® � � © 1,09b Audience Surveys Slide �� TOTAL ANNUAL ■Organizational ' $22.4M Spending: T $84.6M r y Audience �• 5 endin $22.4M Slide28 • : ARTS & CULTURE NONPROFIT SPENDING r Chapel Hill: <�'� Hillsborough: $4.9M ■Carrboro: $3.8M Slide:; .,. - ARTS AUDIENCE Y�.�'` SPENDING Chapel Hill: $17.6 M �; Hillsborough: $2.6M ■Carrboro:$2M >i V Slide #10 ARTS AUDIENCE SPENDING $24.65 AVERAGE PER PERSON (excluding cost of admission) $38.46 $32.f�0 per person per person $19.fi1 per person Orange Co. Residents Non-residents National Average 29 Slide#11 ARTS AUDIENCE SPENDING AREAS OF SPENDING Sli {BIPOC orgs similar to all orgs� �� � OVERNIGHT SOUVENIRS �..... LODGING & GIFTS ��� $i•86 $4.88 MEALS & �yjyji� GROUND $9.09 CHILD CARE TRANSPORT &OTHER $2.27 $6.55 •- ANNUAL ARTS ATTENDEES ���° 1.1M in 2022 Chapel Hill: 890,724 H€Ilsof f .h: 115,992 Sli Carrboro: i 58,750 •- THE UNC FACTOR ORGANIZATIONAL AUDIENCE EXPENDITURES ATTENDANCE NON-UNC $20.7M NON-UNC 407K UNC UNC $63.9M 668K 1 Slide#14 ARTS VS. SPORTS PATRON SPENDING Sli �ns $78.4B 2Q? �iorts Patrons $52.2B - - - --J ARTS PATRONS Sporis* Arts 50% HIGHER $PENDING *Source:Sports Tourism Research Institute State of fhe Industry Report,2023 •— ' LOCAL, STATE, & FEDERAL TAX REVENUE ar r $15.8M Slide �-� - �•Chapel Hill: $12.7M Hillsborough: $2.1M • Carrboro_$70k • ARTS & TOURISM AUDIENCES: NON-RESIDENTS vs. ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS Orange County Chapel Hill Carrboro Hillsborough �' "�' EMPLOYMENT ORANGE COUNTY: flta -. ■ Slide #17 Resident Fulltime ,.. Household Equivalent jobs 31 - ARTS & EMPLOYMENT A PERFORMANCE AT MEMORIAL HALL... IN rr rr ' ARTS JOBS NON-ARTS JOBS Performers Sound Techs Restaurant servers CPA Staff Lighting Techs Parking attendants Ushers Set builders Babysitters Box office staff Traffic control officers Transportation providers Slide #19 ARTS & EMPLOYMENT WHAT DEFINES AN ARTIST? Actors Editors Painters Animators Fabricators Photographers Architects Fashion designers Poets Art directors Film and video editors Producers Arts educators Floral designers Sculptors Audiolvideotechnicians Graphic Designers Set designers Choreographers Landscape Designers Singers Composers Lighting Technicians Sound technicians Costumers Interior designers Videographers Crafters Illustrators Woodworkers Curators Jewelers Writers Dancers Metal workers Designers Muralists Directors Musicians � just to name a few... � 32 Slide#20 ARTS & EMPLOYMENT WHAT IS THE Sli CREATIVE ECONOMY? ArtslHumanities Councils Cultural Awareness Printing and Publishing Arts Advocacy Agencies Dance Professional Arcs Arts Centers Fairs and Festivals Associations Arts Education Fiim and Video Radio Arts Foundations Folk Arts Singing/£horal Groups Artist Management Historical Organizatipns Symphony Orchestras Arts Research Institutes Historical Societies Technical Assistance Arts Schools Libraries Television Arts Services MedialCommunications Theatre Bands and Ensembles Movie Theaters Visual Arts botanical Gardens! Museums Zoos and Aquariums Arboreta Music Community Events Opera •— AEPIV vs. AEP5 vs. AEPb ORGANIZATIONAL ATTENDEES Sli EXPENDITURES Stoo z,000,000 � 1,500,000 $60 1,000,000 $20 500,000 zota tots zazz zoto zots zozz 2010 — 2015: 2410 — 2015: 20fi% INCREASE 69% INCREASE 2015 — 2022: 2015 — 2022: 70% DECREASE 30% DECREASE •- THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 TOP 3 Performing arts presenters STEEPEST DECLINING Qil drilling/exploration INDUSTRIES, 2020* Air transportation `U.S.Bureau of Economic Analysis 5 TIMES WORSE than the average of 202� nonprofit industry. b3%of artists experienced JOB LOSSES** unemployment 95% of artists lost creative income `*Johns Hopkins University AUDIENCE RETURN RATE 2/a- 3/a pre-pandemic numbers, as of 2023 HOW DO WE COMPARE? HILLSBOROUGH Participating regions with population less than 15k Falls Church,VA 14,fi17 $6.9M $10.3M $17.2M Sedona,AZ 10,339 S5.8M S7.6M S73.4M Hillsborough,NC 7,115 $4.9M $2.6M $7.6M Florence,OR 10,Ob0 $2.2M $4.9M $7,2M Jameslown,NO 14,930 $1.9M $4.2M $6.1M Harney County,OR 7,267 $346k $3.4M S3.7M Tyrrell County,NC 4,095 $1.9M $477k $2.9M 33 Slide#23 POPULATION ORG.SPENDING AUDIENCE SPENDING TOTALIMPAC anktan,50 14,573 $167k $1.8M $2M Monmouth,OR 10,282 $1b4k $210k $375k Slide #24 A HOW DO WE COMPARE ./ NAME POPULATION ORE.SPENDING AUDIENCE SPENDING CARRBORO Top 11 of 20 regions, population 15-25k TOTAL Laguna Beach,CA 22,991 $48.9M $39.3M $88.2M Slide #25 Coronado,CA 21,390 $13.8M $25.3M $39.1M Paducah,KY 24,865 $21.3M $14.SM S36.iM Pendleton,OR 16,733 S7.7M $6.9M S14.6M aterville,ME 16,558 $9.6M $3.8M $13.5M Coralville,lA 21,103 $2.5M $7.6M $10.1M Rutland County,VT 15,398 $3.9M $5.3M $9.2M Elkton,MD 15,653 $4M $4.3M $B.3M Brookings,SD 24,108 $2,7M $4.8M $7.SM Eastern Oregon 16,259 $4.4M $2.SM $7M Carrboro,NC 21,230 $3.8M $2M $5.BM HOW DQ WE COMPARE? CHAPEL HILL Top 10 of 34 regions, population 50 70k NAME POPULATION ORG.SPENDING AUDIENCE SPENDING TOTALIMPACI Chapel Hfll,NC 60.998 $7S- $93.3M Portland,ME 66,125 $58.2M $27.7M $85.9M Dubuque,IA 59,667 $40.SM $29.SM $70.4M Alton County,FL 74,071 $8.6M $48.6M $SZ2M Ocala,FL 60,786 $15.9M $37.3M $53.2M Santa Cruz,CA 64,608 $30M $BM $38M Kaua'I,HI 73,298 $6.9M $30.8M $37.8M Walnut Creek,CA 69,825 S20.5M $15.5M S36M rand Junction,CO 63,597 $15.2m $13.2M $28.4M Encinitas,CA 62,904 $12.5M $15.4M $27.9M 34 Slide#26 HOW DO WE COMPARE? ORANGE COUNTY NAME POP LATION ORG.SPENDING AUDIENCE SPEND! Slide #27 NAME POPULATION ORG.SPENDING AUDIENCE SPENDING TOTA Top 12 of t51 regions, population 100-200k Kansas City,Mta 153,014 S394M S716M 5510,560,43fi Fort Lauderdale,FL 181,818 $1D3M $186M $289M est Palm Beach,FL 111,955 $117M $97.5M $214M Providence,RI 179,893 $89M $118M $207M New Haven,CF 130,331 $118M $25M $143M ioux Falls,SD 192,517 S26M S1 OOM S126M Clearwater,FL 115,159 $52M $74M $126M Eugene,OR 172,622 $90M $34M $124M Savannah,GA 145,4D3 $35M S85M $120.SM Boulder,CO 105,673 $53.5M $62M 5715M lexandria,VA 159,428 S56M S56M 5111.SM Orange County,NC 148,476 S85M S22M $107M HOW DO WE COMPARE? ORANGE COUNTY Top 10 participating counties in North Carolina akeCount 1,129,410 $192M $351M $543M Mecklenbur Count 1,110,356 $217M S235M S453M Guilford Count 537,174 $106M $133M S240M Durham Count 321,466 $148M $843M $233M Fors h Count 382,295 $1 D1 M $948M $196M Oran a Count 148,476 S85M S22M $107M New Hanover Count 234,473 $19M S56M $75.SM Cumberland Couni 335,509 $44M $28M $72M Catawba Count 159,551 $12M $41.5M $53.SM Buncombe Count 261,191 $25M S26M $51 M Slide #28 I PART Current Cha�� __ . gel of our Arts Commu 'I F ,- 35 Slide #29 CHALLENGES OF THE ARTS COMMUNITY SPACE TO What does a CREATE HOME OR PENIE° healthy �'°IosP"" MAIfEA SPACE creative iAE�H SPACE TO WORK pA555PA[E E%XIBIL SPgCE economyRFNEAP AL SPACE PEPFOPMANCE PACE Sli LEALHwL SPpfE look like? � S��Q � AFPOPOpeL Ncusrxc wniElP coP+>auNEtt •— CHALLENGES OF THE ARTS COMMUNITY Create' EAM Studios SPACE TO has helped CREATE N°ME OP 4EHTE° More visual arts ./ 5T10105PALE ` MAILEA SPACE resources than SPACE70 SPACETO performing LEARM WORK [LASS SPACELOCALAME>fXIE4T SPAGf Learn: Virtually no PEXFA45AL SPACFAGENCY PEVAORMpN[ESPACE Sli TFACXING SPACE rehearsal space SPACE TQ Live: Artists are leaving �n►E gFFO4PAaLE OC due to cost of living X°P51NL Ix TXEIR c°MMuxm •— #31 CHALLENGES OF THE ARTS COMMUNITY SPACE TO CREATE saacero PUBLIC) CREATE N°ME OR RFNTE° 5Tud0 SPpcE M41(£A SPA[£ � Lots of options SPACE TO SPACE TO (ARTISTS LEARN woRK • CLASS EPACELOCALARTSEXHIRfi SPACE X Limited options EAPSAL SPACEACENCY PERF°PMAHCESPACE iFPCHINC SPA[E - Home studios SPACE TO - Eno Arts Mill L11/E - ArtsCenter ""°4L>aNLE XOV5INL IN TXEIP LLMMVN{iY 36 - CHALLENGES OF THE ARTS COMMUNITY SPACE TO WORK SPACE TO (ARTISTS? CREATE XOME°R RENTED S1U01°SPACE MAKER SPACE Varies by town, generally: SLEARN SPACE TO WORK X Spaces to shoe�a CASSSPACELOrAL AWrSEMNIgrt SPALE PFNFARSAL EPACFAGENCY PEgF°XMANCE SPNCE Sli sell work TEACXINcwacE X Spaces to perform � s L�o � (other than live bands) P°°°� G IN 1HEIq X Space to teach •- CHALLENGES OF THE ARTS COMMUNITY SPACE TO LIVE CREATE (ARTI STS� XOME°RRENTEu snlm°sPACE ` MAKER SPACE R\ X �.rea��ves are sPA�cE�ro SwORK moving out of cusssPUECAL AErwRlT soacE {)ENFATCiM1LSPACEAGEN PEkF°PMANCE SPACE Sli - TEACXIUG SPACE Orange County due to cost of s Leo � II V i n g �roq°A°LE X°uslNc IN 1HEIp COHM°Mltt •- • I CHALLENGES OF THE C LA EN ARTS COMMUNITY SPACE TO LEARN SPACE TO CREATE (P U B LI C� H°ME°q gEN,Ep sTuolossacE MAKEN SPACE R` � Lots of options SPACE TO SPACE TO ARTISTS LEARN WORK FXXIEIT SPACE XLimited options ySPAE PERFOgMANCE SPACE TEACNINc soacE - Eno Arts Mill sPACETO - ArtsCenter LIVE - Churches "�°ABEE N°VSING IN 7NE�R cnMMunrtr � PART 3: Supporting & Preserving our 37 Slide#35 Creative Economy Slide • . SUPPORTING THE ARTS SUPPORT & RETAIN OUR CREAT[VES Sli • Pay a living wage '" • Involve in community r planning {affordable ❑ housin lacemakin -. _� sustainability, etc. 1 • Support the agencies employing artists •- SUPPORTING THE ARTS SUPPORT & PRESERVE OUR ARTS AGENCIES • Private support is decreasing nationally • Public support is more ``�� important now than ever • Increased support for arts ' � ,� � ��� i agencies = increased ,, local spending � �. 38 - SUP�®RTING THE ARTS SUPPORT INITIATIVES THAT Sli ENHANCE OUR COMMUNITY F • Creative spaces • Artist-led initiatives • Events & festivals `'�' •• • Creative small businesses � 4 •- . . I� Sli �PR�fl� COMING AUGUST 2025! CARRBORO I CHAPEL HILL NILLSt10ROUGH Uprc�-�estNC.com Festivol of P�bIIc Art 1 1 •- li �PR�flR COMING AUGUST 2025! CARRBORO I CHAPEL HILL NILLSBOROUGN UproarFestNC.com Festivol oT Publlc Art 2023 STATS: • 55% of budget ($110k) spent on artist support • 55% of expenses ($110k) paid Orange County residents and businesses • Uproarfestnc.com saw 157,000 views during the event. • Uproar Google Map had 51,000 views • 4,000 printed maps were distributed 39 - li �PR�flR COMING AUGUST 2025! Katie Murray said the voting mechanism will be changed going foward in order to track the number of participants, and she will also also track hotel registrations. CARR60R0 CHAPEL HILL I HILLSBOROOGH UproarFestNC.com Festival of Publir Art 2023 STATS: • 800 patrons of Saturday Trolley • 32 editorial stories and statewide exposure through WUNC and Our State Magazine • 23% of business survey responders said they saw new customers as a result of Uproar • 86%of businesses felt Uproar was a positive addition to the community Slide •4 2024 STATS Sli � � Adult artists: 92 (2023: 76] Youth artists: 44 (2023: 22) �i Sponsorship raised: • Paintings sold opening night: 51 (2023: 22] •— Commissioner Richards thanked Katie Murray for providing this data to quantify the G ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION ORANGE COUNTY ARTS AL LlANCE LEARN MORE! • Visit www.artsorange,ofg • @OCNCarts on Facebook, Linkedln, Instagram benefits of 40 Vice-Chair Greene commended Katie Murray for raising money throughout the pandemic to support artists who were not able to work. 8. Consent Agenda • Removal of Any Items from Consent Agenda • Approval of Remaining Consent Agenda • Discussion and Approval of the Items Removed from the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, to approve the consent agenda. VOTE: UNANIMOUS a. Minutes The Board approved the draft minutes for the September 5, 2024, September 10, 2024, and September 17, 2024 BOCC Meetings as submitted by the Clerk to the Board. b. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Amendment #2 The Board approved budget, grant, and capital project ordinance amendments for Fiscal Year 2024-25. c. Amendment to Professional Services Contract with Clarion Associates to Develop a Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and Approval of Budget Amendment#2-B The Board approved a contract amendment between Orange County and Clarion Associates, LLC, extending the term and adding additional services to the contract for the development of a Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and approve Budget Amendment #2-B. d. Purchase of Budget and Strategic Planning Software and Approval of Budget Amendment#2-C The Board approved the purchase of Budget and Strategic Plan Software from ClearGov, Inc. and approve Budget Amendment#2-C. e. Bid Award — Fairview Park Tennis/Pickleball Court Expansion Project The Board: 1) Approved a construction contract with H.M. Kern Corporation of Greensboro, NC for the construction of the Fairview Park Tennis/Pickleball Court Expansion Project; 2) Authorized the County Manager to execute the Agreement, subject to final review by the County Attorney, and any subsequent amendments for contingent and unforeseen requirements up to the approved budget amount on behalf of the Board; and 3) Approved the purchase of lighting fixtures from Musco Lighting for the Fairview Park Tenn is/Pickleball Court Expansion Project. f. Naming of 203 Greensboro Project as the Drakeford Library Complex The Board received a recommendation from the County Manager for the naming of the 203 Greensboro Project as the "Drakeford Library Complex", in preparation for the Board's potential adoption of a resolution at the November 7, 2024 Business meeting officially approving the recommended name. g. Award of Bid for the Renovation of the Efland-Cheeks Community Center and Approval of Budget Amendment #2-D The Board: 1) Approved a construction contract with Landmark Management Partners, LLC for the renovation of the Efland-Cheeks Community Center and related Budget Amendment #2- D; and 41 2) Authorized the County Manager to sign the contract, subject to final review by the County Attorney and any subsequent amendments for contingent and unforeseen requirements up to the approved budget amount. h. Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 The Board approved a proclamation designating October 2024 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Orange County and encouraging all residents, businesses, and organizations to engage in activities that raise awareness about cybersecurity and take steps to protect themselves and their communities from cyber threats. i. Bonnie B. Davis Meeting Room Audio/Visual System Upgrade The Board approved and authorized the Manager to sign a contract with Sound Advice of Eastern NC to procure, install, configure, and train users on a new audio/visual (A/V) system for the meeting room and learning kitchen at the Bonnie B. Davis Environmental and Agricultural Center. j. Approval and Adoption of 2025 Reappraisal Schedule of Values The Board approved and adopted the proposed 2025 Reappraisal Schedule of Values, authorized the Chair to sign the Order of Adoption for the 2025 Reappraisal Schedule of Values, and directed staff to publish the appropriate advertisements. k. Proclamation Recognizinq and Honoring Dr. Harold Russell The Board approved a proclamation recognizing and honoring Dr. Harold Russell as an "Orange County Community Treasure." I. Boards and Commissions —Appointments The Board approved the Boards and Commissions appointments as reviewed and discussed during the October 8, 2024 Work Session. 9. County Manager's Report Travis Myren had no report for the board. 10. County Attorney's Report John Roberts said the legislature will be in session briefly next week and he will keep them updated on any decisions. 11. Appointments None. 12. Information Items • October 1, 2024 BOCC Meeting Follow-up Actions List • Memorandum - Recognition of County Employee Retirements from July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024 13. Closed Session None. Adjournment A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, to adjourn the meeting at 8:41 p.m. 42 VOTE: UNANIMOUS Jamezetta Bedford, Chair Recorded by Tara May, Deputy Clerk to the Board Submitted for approval by Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board