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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BUSINESS MEETING
May 6, 2025
7:00 p.m.
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met for a Business Meeting on Tuesday, May 6,
2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Whitted Human Services Center in Hillsborough, NC.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Jamezetta Bedford, Vice-Chair Jean Hamilton
and Commissioners Marilyn Carter, Amy Fowler, Sally Greene, Earl McKee, and Phyllis Portie-
Ascott
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None.
COUNTY ATTORNEYS PRESENT: John Roberts
COUNTY STAFF PRESENT: County Manager Travis Myren, 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.
1. Additions or Changes to the Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda.
Chair Bedford read the public charge and explained the process for making public
comments.
2. Public Comments (Limited to One Hour)
a. Matters not on the Printed Agenda
Beverly Scarlett read a short passage on the history of discriminatory taxation in North
Carolina. She said that residents are still experiencing discriminatory taxation with revaluation.
She described the impacts of discriminatory taxation on families. She said it was important to
remember land owners who are legacy land owners in the county. She asked what residents
like her, as legacy land owners, are supposed to do. She said it is less about race now and
more about socio-economic status. She said that the poorer people are getting taxed more and
the wealthy people are taxed less. She said she has participated in 20 appeals and shared
information about her research with the Board of Commissioners.
Soteria Shepperson thanked the JCPC committee members who have recommended
funding for Grow Your World, the non-profit she is co-executive director of. She said they have
had significant community impacts. She thanked those in the community who support Grow
Your World. She said they are hoping to partner with AL Stanback to provide mentoring. She
described some of the successes the organization had in the past year through their programs.
Sophie Suberman, also a co-executive director of Grow Your World, said it's easier to
access a vape than free afterschool mentoring. She said that opioid funding requests for county
and community-based programs are considered separately. She expressed concern that equity
is not achieved by separating funding. She said community-based programs serve those most
impacted by addiction. She read some of the positive comments students made about
participating in the mentorship program at Grow Your World.
Mary Leonhardi said the Styrofoam recycling program she participates in has grown and
needs the support of a larger organization to continue its success. She encouraged the county
to look into Styrofoam recycling.
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Carnetta Swann said she was a lifelong resident and spoke about the burden of the
recent revaluation of her home. She said she felt the new valuation was incorrect and wanted
to know what factors were considered during the valuation of her home.
Eileen Williamson said she is appealing the value of the home she moved into in 1976,
which was also an FHA house. She described the condition of her home which she felt justified
lowering the value of the property. She said she had spoken with the Tax Office about an
appeal.
Joann Mitchell said she is a Habitat for Humanity homeowner and represents
Homeowners United of Habitat for Humanity Orange County. She said the organization is
advocating for families and communities in the program. She said that people in the program
are low-income families. She asked the Board to consider amending the process for valuing
affordable housing in the county. She said that consists of twelve neighborhoods and 445
homes. She said that residents in the program do not go on the open market to buy homes.
She said there are income restrictions for Habitat homeowners.
Chair Bedford said that Commissioner Greene brought up the same issue. She said
they are looking to see if there is legislation allowing for Habitat homes to be valued using a
different process. She encouraged people to apply for longtime homeowners assistance with
the county and described some of the requirements.
Horace Johnson described the new housing developments being built in Hillsborough
which are not affordable for many residents. He encouraged the Board to visit residents in the
county and learn more about what people are dealing with. He said that the African American
population has decreased in the county, and it is important to understand why.
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 McKee said that he had petitioned for publication of the revenue neutral
rate and to have an item for specific cuts that would be necessary to achieve a revenue neutral
tax rate. He said that the budget presented has an increase of 6%. He said that he is again
petitioning that an agenda item presentation on specific cuts to make revenue neutral rate
occurs on May 201". He read a passage from a letter from a resident that reiterates what he has
said.
Commissioner Fowler noted there was an item on the consent agenda regarding screen
use by youth. She encouraged everyone to put their phones down more this week and develop
healthier habits. She said that anxiety and depression in youth increases with more screentime.
She said that May 9 is childcare provider day. She said that quality childcare is critical to
children's development. She said she is thankful for the providers in the county.
Commissioner Greene said she attended the dedication of the Peach Apartments. She
said that homes are Empowerments first rental units, and the county contributed to the project.
She said that she attended a dedication at the Courthouse of a portrait of Lisbon Payne Berry,
the first black lawyer in Orange County and likely one of the first ten Black lawyers in the state.
She said she was on the housing collaborative call and visited 10 farms during the April farm
tour. She said a lot of great things are going on with Orange County farms.
Vice-Chair Hamilton noted that there was a proclamation on the consent agenda for
Older Americans Month. She said that as an older America, thank you. She said this Board
typifies the contribution that older Americans make to the community and that it was more
important now for everyone to participate and get involved. She said she attended the Alliance
Health board meeting, and they have a number of resources available to support mental and
physical health. She said everyone experiences stress and need to look for ways to support
themselves and others.
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Commissioner Portie-Ascott said she attended the Eno Arts Mill Hidden Voices exhibit
that showcases the survivors of sexual violence. She spoke with one of the survivors and she
indicated that she loves visiting Orange County because of the way she feels welcome. She
said that residents have expressed concerns about the revaluation to her and she wants to
make sure people hear that they are looking at a lot of needs and they are trying to take care of
what is needed. She said it was Teacher Appreciation Week, and she thanked educators for
their work. She said that it was also National Nurses Week. She said that her younger sister
was a nurse and that she passed away three years ago but this proclamation always makes her
think of her and all of the nurses in the community.
Commissioner Carter said she also attended the Lisbon Payne Berry. She said that a
number of judicial representatives and Commissioners were in attendance. She said that the
Arts exhibit was very moving. She said many older Americans are unpaid care givers and they
save the US $600 billion per year in care costs.
Chair Bedford said there will be a community wellness event at DSS on Saturday. She
said that there will be a foster family orientation on May 13 and encouraged anyone interested
to attend. She reviewed the upcoming budget work session and public hearing dates and
described how amendments may be made by commissioners. She said that it is important to
hear from the public during the process.
4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations
a. Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation
The Board approved a proclamation designating May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month
in Orange County.
BACKGROUND: Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. since 1949.
Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. Even though
mental health conditions are common and treatable like physical health conditions, many people
are still afraid to talk about them due to the stigma associated with mental illness. In May,
mental health organizations and affiliates raise awareness with community events and
messages of hope to highlight the importance of mental health.
The Board of Commissioners is asked to proclaim May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness
Month" in Orange County to shine a light on mental illness and the need for long-term
improvements in our mental health care system and improved access to care so no one feels
alone.
The commissioners read the following proclamation in turn:
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, mental health is part of everyone's overall health and well-being, and mental
illnesses are prevalent in our county, state, and nation, with one in five adults experiencing a
mental health issue every year; and
WHEREAS, mental health sustains an individual's thought processes, relationships,
productivity, and ability to adapt to change; and
WHEREAS, it is important to maintain mental health and to recognize the symptoms of mental
illness and seek help when it is needed; and
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WHEREAS, early identification and treatment can make a difference in successful navigation
and management of mental illness and recovery; and
WHEREAS, stigma and the resulting discrimination is a primary obstacle to early identification
and effective treatment of individuals with mental illness and the ability to recover to lead full,
productive lives; and
WHEREAS, every person and community can help end the silence and stigma surrounding
mental illness that for too long has made people feel isolated, alone and discouraged people
from getting help; and
WHEREAS, Orange County remains engaged in the promise to address the challenges facing
people with mental illness; and
WHEREAS, people with lived experience of mental illness and/or substance use disorders get
better, live in recovery, and provide invaluable knowledge of how to improve and transform
systems of care, and
WHEREAS, through public education and working together to raise awareness, we can help
improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness, and
WHEREAS, Mental Health Awareness Month is an opportunity to increase public understanding
of the importance of mental health and to promote the identification and treatment of mental
illness;
NOW THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby recognize
May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Orange County and shine a light on mental
health and the need for long-term improvements in our mental health care system and improved
access to care so no one feels alone.
This the 6t" day of May, 2025.
Jamezetta Bedford, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, to
approve the proclamation designating May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" in
Orange County and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Chair Bedford encouraged anyone who feels isolated and alone to reach out to the
county for assistance.
Commissioner Fowler said she hoped this proclamation would encourage people to
consider their own mental health and being open to seeking assistance. She said she also
hoped it would help the Board focus on how they can improve the community's health through
operational and capital budgets.
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b. Presentation of Manager's Recommended Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Operating
Budget
The Board received a presentation on the Manager's Recommended FY 2025-26 Annual
Operating Budget.
BACKGROUND: Each year in the month of May, the County Manager presents the Board of
County Commissioners with a recommended spending plan for the next fiscal year. During the
meeting, the Manager provides a brief presentation of the Recommended FY 2025-26 Annual
Operating Budget.
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct two Public Hearings - the first at 7:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, and the second on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 7:00 pm. In addition, the
Board has scheduled the following Budget Work Sessions:
• May 15, 2025 - Budget Work Session with Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange
County Schools, Durham Tech Community College and Outside Agencies.
• May 22, 2025 - Budget Work Session with Fire Districts and County Departments within
the following Functional Leadership Teams: Public Safety (Courts, Criminal Justice
Resource Department, and the Sheriff's Office); Human Services (Child Support,
Department of Aging, Health, Housing Department, Equity and Inclusion, Library
Services and Alliance Health), as well as the County Manager's Office.
• May 27, 2025 - Budget Work Session with County Departments within the following
Functional Leadership Teams: Support Services (Asset Management Services,
Community Relations, Finance and Administrative Services, Human Resources and
Information Technology); General Government (Board of County Commissioners,
Board of Elections, County Attorney, Register of Deeds and Tax Administration);
Community Services (Animal Services, Cooperative Extension, Department of
Environmental, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation, Economic Development, Orange
Public Transportation, Fleet Services, Planning and Inspections, Solid Waste and
Sportsplex) as well as the Department of Social Services and Emergency Services
departments.
• June 5, 2025 - Budget Work Session for Board to review budget amendments and
finalize decisions (Resolution of Intent to Adopt) on the FY 2025-26 Annual Operating
Budget and the FY 2025-2035 Capital Investment Plan.
• June 17, 2025 - Business Meeting for the Adoption of the FY 2025-26 Annual Operating
Budget and the FY 2025-2035 Capital Investment Plan.
All meetings start at 7:00 p.m.
Travis Myren made the following presentation:
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Slide#1
ORANGE COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
Introduction of Manager's Recommended
FY2025-26 Operating Budget
May 6, 2025
Board of Orange County Commissioners
Slide #2
Budget Priorities for FY2025-26
1 . Minimize Tax Rate Increase
2. Create Budget Flexibility in Anticipation of Economic Downturn and
Potential Federal Reductions
3. Maintain County Investment in Social Safety Net Services
4. Provide Continuation Funding to Schools
5. Invest in Employee Compensation Package
6. Align Budget Investments with Strategic Plan Goals
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Slide #3
Revenue Neutral Tax Rate
• Appeals Update Adjustment to Revenue Neutral Tax Rate
— $334.9 million Requested Reductions from Informal — Decrease the Tax Base Reduction due to Appeals from
Appeals 5%to 3%
• Assumes all appeals are granted as requested
• Informal appeals closed on April 30 — Adds$624 million to the FY2025-26 Tax Base
— 3% Reduction due to Appeals=$936.2 million
— $601.2 million available for formal appeals
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Revenue Neutral Tax Rate
— Update to Property Tax Base
Property Type 5%Reduction from Appeals 3% Reduction from -
Real Property
Land+Improvements/Buildings $29,645,160,916 $30,269,269,567
Adjusted by 5%for expected appeals
Personal Property&Public Utilities
Unlicensed vehicles,trailers,campers,boats,jet $1,242,143,886 $1,242,143,886
skis,etc.
Power company,gas company,railroad,etc.
Motor Vehicles $1,743,029,203 $1,743,029,203
TOTAL $32,630,334,005 $33,254,442,655
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Slide #5
Revenue Neutral Tax Rate
Property Tax Base X Property Tax Rate = Property Tax Levy
Property
Property
$33,254,442,655 .006264 $208,306,757
Or...62.64 cents per$100 of Assessed Value
New"breakeven" percentage increase is just below 38%with updated Revenue Neutral Rate
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Slide #6
Manager's Recommended Tax Rate
• Manager's Budget Recommends Increase of 2.95 cents over Revenue Neutral Tax Rate
• 1.94 cents to support school planning and design ➢ Impact on Home @$400,000 = $118.00
• 1.01 cents to support school and County operations ➢ Impact on Home @$500,000 = $147.50
County Tax Rate History
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88.00 85.80 87.80 86.79 86.34
81.87 83.12 83.58
80,00
65.59
60.00
40,00
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FY2005 FY2006 FY2007 FY2008 FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 M019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
Rec.
Chair Bedford asked staff to provide a scenario of what the impact would be if the school
capital pay-go was debt instead.
Travis Myren said it will be at the May work session, and they can provide more
information. He said they are also looking at the scenario of delaying the projects for one year.
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Commissioner McKee asked if delaying the projects for a year eliminates the cost of the
pay-go.
Travis Myren said yes, for one year.
Commissioner McKee clarified that would eliminate the 1.94 cent increase.
Travis Myren yes and it would be 1 cent for operations.
Commissioner McKee asked what the effect would be to eliminate the 1.01 cents for
school and county operational needs.
Travis Myren said it would be $3.3 million.
Commissioner McKee asked what the impact would be on actual operations.
Travis Myren said $1.8 million on the Dept. on Aging, $3 Million for DEPR, $3 Million for
Housing and those would be whole departments.
Commissioner McKee asked if it could be spread out amongst all departments, so they
are not eliminating whole departments.
Travis Myren said yes, but at that point they would be looking at reductions in force. He
said they would have to talk about if there are any exceptions. He said that in the past it would
have exempted public safety agencies.
Slide #7
Fire District Tax Rates
• Ten of Twelve Fire Districts Requested Tax Rate Increases
Taxing District FY 2025 Tax Rate Revenue Neutral Rate FY 2026 Request R quested Increase Over
R:venue Neutral per Year
CEDAR GROVE FIRE 9.00 6.54 7.54 1.00 $40.00
CHAPEL HILL FIRE 13.87 10.79 11.50 0.71 $28.40
DAMASCUS FIRE 12.80 9.79 10.20 0.41 $16.40
EFLAND FIRE 10.28 7.38 8.36 1.00 $40.00
ENO FIRE 11.98 8.71 6.71 - -
LITTLE RIVER FIRE 7.39 5.35 5.35 - -
NEW HOPE FIRE 13.84 10.15 12.50 2.35 $94.00
ORANGE RURAL FIRE 11.49 8.21 9.21 1.00 $40.00
ORANGE GROVE FIRE 8.27 5.81 7.00 1.19 $47.60
SOUTH ORANGE FIRE 9.09 6.67 8.17 1.50 $60.00
SOUTH TRIANGLE FIRE 12.80 8.75 1020 1.45 $58.00
WHITE CROSS FIRE 13.84 10.30 14.00 3.70 $148.00
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Travis Myren said the increases requested by fire districts were mostly driven by needing
paid staff.
Commissioner McKee clarified that the impact of the tax increase on a $400,000 home
would be on top of the previous increase.
Travis Myren said yes it would be on top of the county increases.
Commissioner McKee said it would also be on top of any town rates for residents that
reside inside city limits.
Travis Myren clarified that town residents do not pay a fire district tax and only the
county and town rates.
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Slide #8
Minimizing Tax Rate Increase
• Departments Absorb Inflationary/Other Cost 3. Bonds, Insurance, Worker's Comp
Increases Premiums for Bands,and Worker's Comp due to 15%increase in costs
in the market-$125,891
— 16 out of 27 Departments below FY2025-26 Base Estimated increase cost in Worker's Comp Claims based on active
Budgets claims-$46,000
— Only six departments increased their net county cost
above$100,000 from base 4. Board of Elections
• Municipal Election year-$122,260
1. Asset Management Services 5. Sheriff's Office
• Electricity-$90,575
• Water-$33,446 actual pen Sheriff's Office Overtime and Temp personnel based on
actual spend
Natural Gas-$24,233 $491,000 reduction in Jail Fee Revenue
• Contract Cost Increases-$102,834
2. Information Technology 6. Fleet Services
• Increased costs of existing software-Increase of$335,778 2 Automolive Mechanic FTEs and increased parts budget of$306,000
in Fleet
Added ServiceslFeatures for existing applications-Increase of Fully offset by reduction of Sheriff's Office contract
$498,190
• Decommissioned features and applications-Savings of$266,837 Avoids a$150,000 cost increase in FY2025-26
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Chair Bedford asked for more information on the increased costs for the Board of
Elections in FY26.
Travis Myren said he will bring back further information and believes it is related to the
variety of ballots.
Slide #9
Minimizing Tax Rate Increase
• Transition of General Fund Expenses to Other Funding Sources
— Orange Enterprises Outside Agency and transitioned to Maintenance of Effort
— Three tourism based Outside Agencies transitioned to Visitors Bureau Fund
— CJRD Clinical Coordinator Position transitioned to Opioid Fund
— Total Savings to the General Fund $176,084
• 10% Reduction to Training and Travel
— $38,940 savings generated in General Fund, $50,158 across all funds.
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Slide #10
Minimizing Tax Rate Increase
• 4 Vacant Positions Eliminated or Unfunded
— 2 FTEs eliminated for lawn maintenance, replaced by contract-$42,464 net savings
— 1 FTE unfunded for Inspections based on decreased permitting activity-$84,716 savings
— 1 FTE eliminated for DSS vacant for more than one year-$60,897 savings
• Administrative Overhead/Indirect Costs Charged to Arts Commission and Sportsplex
— Offsets General Fund costs for Finance, Human Resources,Asset Management Services,etc.
— $32,264—Arts Commission
— $183,298—Sportsplex
• Charge Special District for Tax Collection
— County charges all other taxing jurisdictions 0.5%of total collections to collect and remit taxes
— Generates$135,000 in revenue
— Special District tax rate recommended to increase by 0.07 cents to fund
— Impact on$400,000 =$2.80 per year
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Slide #11
Minimizing Tax Rate Increase
• 4 Positions Added to Reduce Expenses or Generate Revenue
— 2 FTE Mechanics in Fleet Services; Offset by Reduction in Contract Services
— 1 Facility Maintenance Technician FTE in Asset Management Services
• Conduct life safety checks and painting
• Offset by ending contracts for both services($71,585)
• Creates a net savings of$672 after position is funded
• Avoids$35,000 in additional costs in FY2025-26 based on new quotes from life safety check vendor
— 1 Emergency Management Billing FTE in Tax Office
• Generated an estimated$275,000 increase in EMS billing revenue
• Revenue estimates based on increased number of tickets processed in months when light-duty Emergency Services staff assisted
with billing
• Position cost-$65,225
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Slide #12
Minimizing Tax Rate Increase
• 1.25 Positions Added in other funds, not funded by General Fund revenues
— 1 Program Coordinator FTE in Arts Commission
• Position cost of$85,216
• Paid with Occupancy Tax funds
— .25 Time Limited increase to Clinical Coordinator in Criminal Justice Resource Department
• Response to increase in pretrial detention rates and increasingly complex behavioral health needs at the Detention Center
• Position funded with Opioid Settlement Funds
• 3 Positions moved from Grant funding to County funding
— 2 Positions from Expiring Mental Health in Policing Grant
• Community Care and Diversion Response Team Mental Health Coordinator—CJRD;Funded through Maintenance of Effort
• Social Worker—Sheriff's Office;funded by reclassifying existing position budgeted at a higher cost
— 1 Community Emergency Medical Technician from Expiring Mobile Crisis Grant
• Offset by additional revenue in Emergency Medical Services1
• Contract for Crisis Counselor in the 911 Center recommended to be eliminated ORANGE COUNTY
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Chair Bedford asked if maintenance of effort funding has an assumed growth each year.
Travis Myren said no. He said that in the previous year, the county began phasing out a
contract for UNC Psychiatry Services. He said that reduction paid for the additions in this
recommended budget.
Commissioner Carter asked if the contract for the Crisis Counselor and the 911 center
was underutilized and that is why it was phased out.
Travis Myren said it was the least used component of the total.
Commissioner Carter said as they look for opportunities to save and fund those
positions, the 911 center position is important to appropriately route crisis calls. She said the
importance of rapid response is crucial. She said she had someone that reached out to her and
said they were unaware of those services. She petitioned the Board to try to retain that position.
Travis Myren said the dispatchers do not decide who gets a crisis response because
those are dictated by law enforcement agencies. He said there are safeties built in to establish
protocols for and lessen the chance of human error.
Commissioner Carter asked for clarification on what the Crisis Counselor position is
currently doing.
Travis Myren said there may be situations that are deescalated, and the team is not
dispatched to begin with, and this is a primary benefit.
Vice-Chair Hamilton said it would be helpful to have a better sense of how the mental
health system comes together. She said there may be other places that people are entering the
system. She suggested that as they go forward, that they think about how all of this is
coordinated. She suggested a work session to investigate the details and noted that this would
not be for this budget cycle.
Chair Bedford requested that staff make a note to potentially cover that topic at a future
retreat. She asked if it was accurate to say that those positions mean they do not have to hire
EMS for a short while.
Travis Myren said it enhances the quality of the response rather than precluding. He said
they serve different functions. He said that if this team is responding instead of law enforcement
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that reduces the law enforcement calls. He said that some EMS calls are also dispatched to
these and that would be an okay assumption to make.
Commissioner Fowler referred to slide #8. She noted that with the expenditure
increases and the revenue reduction, the cost of the Sheriff's Office is increasing $1.5 million.
Slide #13
Creating Budget Flexibility
• Sales Tax Projection Including Medicaid Hold Harmless
— Projecting to be$765,718 under budget in FY2024-25
• $43,373,294 projected for FY2024-25 on a Budget of$44,139,012
• 3-month reporting delay on Sales Tax revenues from State
• Impact of tariffs on April sales will not be known until July
— No Growth from Budgeted Amount in FY2025-26
• Makeup the$765,718 deficit from FY2024-25
• Equates to 1.8%growth from FY2024-25 projected actuals
• No additional growth expected due to anticipated economic conditions
• If actual results are better,adjustments can be made during the year
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Slide #14
Creating Budget Flexibility
Actual Sales Tax Collections
$50,000.000.v0 16 4%
$45,000.000.00 $43.4M $42.64M $43.37M $44.1$M
$40,000.00000 14.1% $36.M
$35.000.000 00
2.1 M
$30,000,000 00 127.84M $28-13M 10.0%
$25,000,000.00
524.41M {25.6BM
$20,000,000,00 5.0%
$15.000.000,00
$10.000.000.00 0.0°%
$5.000.000,00
$0.00 5 0%
2017 2019 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Est. 2026 Rec,
�Aquai —Change fr—Prior Year
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Slide#15
Creating Budget Flexibility
• Register of Deeds
- $1,963,000 projected for FY2024-25 on$1,967,000 Budget
- No increase from FY2024-25 Budget
Register of Deeds Revenue
$4=0,000
53500,006 $3.42M
$3,000.000
$2,500,000 S2.36M $2,26M
S2.WM $2.18M
$2,000,000 57.85M $1.99M $1.94M $1.98M $1.96M $1.97M
$1,500,000
S 1,000,000
$500,000
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2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Est, 2026 Rec.
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Slide #16
Creating Budget Flexibility
• Increase to Social Justice Reserve Fund
- $50,102 added to create$250,000 pool to react to negative revenue impacts
• Reduction to Appropriated Fund Balance
- $31,233 reduction from$7,100,000 in FY2024-25 to$7,068,767 in FY2025-26
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Slide #17
Maintain County Investment in Social Safety Net
• $24,000 increase in Longtime Homeowners Assistance program to offset the impact of the tax rate
increase; does not address increased due to valuation
• $70,000 increase in Emergency Housing Assistance program through reallocation
• $25,000 increase in Partnership to End Homelessness Budget to Continue Cold Weather Cot
Program
• $100,000 increase in Department of Social Services In Home Aid and $40,204 in the Aging In-
Home Respite program
• $62,000 in Master Aging Plan Balance to Urgent Repair Program
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Chair Bedford asked for clarification on how many in-home aid hours would be funded
through the $100,000 increase in DSS.
Travis Myren said it would provide 60 total hours, but he would double check.
Slide #18
Maintain County Investment in Social Safety Net
• $40,000 Increase for Vaccine Supplies in the Health Department as Pandemic Grants Expire
• Provide Additional Funding to Outside Agencies that Serve Social Safety Net Needs
• Maintain Budgeted Funding for County Day Care Subsidies to Parents
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Travis Myren said that Outside Agencies that were best aligned with the Strategic Plan
outcomes received more funding. He said the overall amount is the same, but it has been
reallocated.
Commissioner Portie-Ascott referred to slide #17. She asked for more information on
the urgent repair program.
Travis Myren said there is an income limit and that it would be targeted to older
residents.
Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked if there are additional funds to help low-income
households make repairs.
Travis Myren said there is no county increase to the program. He said through HOME
funding, the Housing Department is proposing additional funding.
Slide #19
Provide Continuation Funding for Schools
Total Budgeted Students by District
13,000 12,387
12,242 12,339 12,239 12,160 12,274 12,236
12,351
12,115 11,993
12,000
11,920
1442
11,382 11,253
11,141 11,018
21,000
20,000
9,000 -4--CKC5
7,966 8,072 8,011 8,134 8,156 8,110 8,023 8,003 7 -FOcs
8,000 7,863 7,801 ,936 7,925
7,148 7,227 7,172 7,357 71437
7,000
6,000
5,000
20 8 200809 200410 2M 1 20IIA2 2M 3 201344 2M415 201546 2M 7 201749 2M 9 201920 2020-21 2VI42 2022-23 2M 4 20 5 2025-26
CHCCS Budgeted Student Decrease of 123 Students
Budgeted student percentage decreases from 58.40%to 58.16%
OCS Budgeted Student Decrease of 11 Students ORANGE COUNTY
19 Budgeted student percentage increases from 41.60%to 41,84% NORTH CAROLINA
Travis Myren said changing student populations in each district affects the amount
allocated to the districts.
Chair Bedford said it also affects Article 46.
Commissioner Carter asked what the absenteeism rate is in schools.
Chair Bedford said the absenteeism rate is negligible.
Travis Myren said the student population is affected by demographics, lower birth rates,
and lack of affordability, and market share; there are more choices. He said those population
losses are in the elementary level.
Commissioner Carter thought that when the County Manager said students "were not
showing up," that it was in reference to an absenteeism problem.
Travis Myren said he should have said those losses are experienced at the elementary
school level. He said students are not appearing in the system.
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Slide #20
Provide Continuation Funding to Schools
Recommendedj, Total ..
FY2024-25 FY2025-26
Approved Recommended $Difference % Increase
Current Expense $108,090,282 $111,328,011 $3,237,729 3.0%
Recurring Capital $3,060,000 $9,521,200 $6,461,200 211.2%
Debt Service $19,182,204 $20,840,115 $1,657,911 8.6%
Health &Safety Contracts $4,004,666 $4,160,806 $156,140 3.9%
+Enrollment Projections
TOTAL $134,337,152 $145,850,132 $11,508,233 8.6%
Calculation of Percentage of General Fund Revenues Dedicated to K-12 Education
Total School Funding Rec. $145,850,132 =47.9%
Total General Fund Revenue $304,784,697
ORANGE COUNTY
20 NORTH CAROLINA
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Provide Continuation Funding for Schools
Per Pupil Allocation
Total Current Expense Budget $111,328,011
Total Countywide Budgeted Students 18,943
Per Pupil Amount $5,877
Each budgeted student funded at the same per pupil amount
Ilk
CHCCS 11,018 $5,877 $64,752,786
OCS 7,925 $5,877 $46,575,225
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Slide #22
Provide Continuation Funding to Schools
County Per Pupil Funding Amount History
$7,000 -
52,1 increase from
$6,000 F 25 V2024- $5,877
$6,666
$5,346
$5,000
S4 000 $3 868 $3,991
$4,165 $4.352 $4,367 $4,367
$3.571
$2,957 $3,069 $3,200 $3.096 $3,102 $3,167 $3.2fi9
$3,000
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$1,000
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Slide #23
Provide Continuation Funding to Schools
CHCCS Per Pupil History with District Tax
$9,000
$8,217
$8 Om $7,811
$7,001
$7'QW $6,329 ,362
$6,000 $5,759
$5,890 $6,085
$4.824 $5.093
$5 000 54.684 54,723 $4,770 $4,793
j4 ■DiRric[Tax Per Pupil
$4 000 Equivalent
$3,000 •County Per Pupil
$2,000
$1.000
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FY2007-08 FY2009.10 FY2011-12 FY2013-14 FY2015.16 FY2017-18 FY2019.20 FY2021-22 FY2023-24 FY2025-26 Mr.
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Slide #24
Provide Continuation Increase to Schools
— Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
• Assumed teacher salary increase from the State—3%
• State Senate initial teacher salary increase—2.3%
• Also includes $485,399 in operating cost increases
Chapel .. . City Schools
FY2025-26 Manager Add New District Tax Continuation Request Difference
Recommended Revenue
$64,752,786 $381,198 $66,949,681 ($1,815,697)
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City SchoolsExpansion
FY2025-26 Manager Add New District Tax Expansion Request Difference
Recommended Revenue
$64,752,786 $381,198 $73,990,181 ($8,856,197)
(DRANGE CC��._�`�., '
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Travis Myren said to fully fund the continuation request, it would be an additional .95
cents.
Commissioner Carter asked what day the county would need to know what the state's
plans are for salary raises to factor that into the continuation budget.
Travis Myren said they would not know in time to adopt the budget.
Chair Bedford said they often do not know until September or October.
Travis Myren said June 5, but it was unlikely that the state would have that information
by then.
Slide #25
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Provide Continuation Increase to Schools
— Orange County Schools
• Assumed teacher salary increase from the State—3%
• State Senate initial teacher salary increase—2.3%
• Also includes $175,000 in operating cost increases
Orange County Schools
FY2025-26 Manager Recommended Continuation Request Difference
$46,575,225 $46,780,376 ($205,151)
Orange County SchoolsExpansion
FY2025-26 Manager Recommended Expansion Request Difference
$46,575,225 $49,055,746 ($2,480,521)
ORANGE COUNTY
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Slide #26
Investing in Employees
— 2%Wage Adjustment-$1,797,292
• Applies to all employees on payroll as of June 30,2025
• Adjustment is also applied to merit awards and 401 K contributions
— Continuation of Merit Awards -$451,000
— Continuation of Step Program
• Wage rate increases based on years of service
• Applies to employees of Sheriffs Office, Emergency Services,Social Services
• Average annual percentage increase—2.1%
— Increase in Retirement Contribution -$145,035
• 14.35%general government employees from 13.60%
• 16.10% law enforcement officers from 15.10%
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Investing in Employees
— Increase in Health Insurance Costs-$1,308,285
• 6.5%rate increase for active employees
— $809,475 cost increase
• Pre-65 and Post-65 Retiree Coverage
Increase due to both rate increase and additional participants
$498,810 cost increase
— Increase in Dental Insurance Costs-$16,405
• 4%increase
— Retention has Improved
• Turnover Rate for 15.49% in FY2023-24
• Turnover Rate for 8.59%in FY2024-25 YTD
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Commissioner Carter congratulated the County Manager on decreasing the turnover
rate.
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Slide #28
Strategic Plan Alignment
• Healthy Community Housing for All — increased funding
— Mental Health Diversion Coordinator-continued — Longtime Homeowners Assistance program
— CJRD Clinical Coordinator-continued — Emergency Housing Assistance program
— Crisis Response Community EMT-continued — Housing Choice Voucher program
— Sheriff's Office Social Worker-continued — Expanded Cold Weather Cot Program
— Medical Defense Course for Emergency
Services
— Increase in Aging and DSS In-Home Care
ORANGE COUNTY
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Slide #29
Strategic Plan Alignment
• Diverse and Vibrant Economy Environmental Protection and
— Expanded Arts Commission Climate Action
programming — Variety of investments in Capital
Investment Plan
•
Public Education/Learning — Facilities Technician for facility life safety
checks
Community
— Planning and design funds for school
replacements
— New continuation funding for school
districts
— Southern Branch Library operations
ORANGE COUNTY
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Slide #30
Budget Consideration Schedule
FY2025-26 Budget Consideration Schedule
May 13 Budget Public Hearing—Southern Human Services;Chapel Hill
May 15 Work Session
• Education
• Outside Agencies
May 22 Work Session
• Fire Districts
• Public Safety
• Human Services
• County Manager's Office
May 27 Work Session
• Support Services
• General Government
• Community Services
• Departments of Social Services and Emergency Services
May 29 Budget Public Hearing—Whitted Building;Hillsborough
June 5 Work Session
• Resolution of Intent to Adopt
June 17 Business Meeting
• Adoption of FY2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Budget
so ORoR HE COUNTY
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Questions?
ORANGE COUNTY
NOR"1-H C:AROL.INA
Commissioner McKee asked what made up the $17.4 million increase that was
described in the County Manager's message in the budget document.
Travis Myren said that includes what is recommended here plus the 2.5% natural growth
rate.
Commissioner McKee asked how this plays into the shortfall.
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Travis Myren said that federal reductions are unknown at this time and are not included
in the budget.
Commissioner McKee asked for clarification on how they could stay revenue neutral if
they were to lose $5 million sales tax.
Travis Myren said that the rate increase only applies to $9 million of the $17 million
increase. He said there is 2.5% of natural growth included in the revenue neutral and that is $8
million.
Commissioner McKee asked if that covers the $17 million. He said he is trying to get to
where they land on the pennies per hundred rate. He said it has to be more than 2.9 because
they cannot cover the $5 million shortfall with that.
Travis Myren said they are not budgeting for a shortfall of $5 million and it is $765,000.
He said that is the amount they are anticipating. He said they will make up the deficit but will not
grow above what is budgeting.
Chair Bedford said that the Chief Financial Officer gives quarterly updates on sales tax
revenue, and they have monthly amendments in case of need.
Commissioner McKee said that his concern is they can only raise the tax rate one time
per year.
Chair Bedford said that if needed they can look at hiring freezes and further reductions in
travel among other items for cuts or even use fund balance.
Commissioner McKee said that fund balance is not a fix for reoccurring expenses.
Chair Bedford agreed and said that is why it would have to be addressed in the next
budget.
Commissioner Fowler asked if they know the effect of tariffs.
Travis Myren said they would not know until July.
Chair Bedford asked if staff is looking into plans to prepare.
Travis Myren said there are some positions that would go away, but should they set a tax
rate, and a federal reduction occurs post that rate setting, then they would have to make a
reduction in the budget to pay for that.
Commissioner McKee said he would like to make decisions ahead of time rather than
wait until after the fact.
Commissioner Fowler said that would mean either raising taxes or cutting positions now.
Commissioner McKee said he is concerned about the cumulative effect of tax rate
increases on residents. He said he would like plan earlier to make cuts. He expressed
concerns about residents that cannot pay them.
Commissioner Portie-Ascott said the budget process can be overwhelming and that the
amendment process can feel like it will not be enough to reduce the effect of tax rate increases.
She wondered if it is possible to make an impact.
Chair Bedford indicated that it is possible through the amendment process.
Vice-Chair Hamilton said that the amendment process can get the Board where they
would like to go. She said she is always looking for where they can be efficient and make cuts,
but she also considers the impact of the cuts on the community. She said the Board will have to
be prepared to meet after federal cuts are made to evaluate their impacts. She said the Board
should follow the process that is in place.
Commissioner Fowler expressed appreciation to the County Manager for his efforts in
minimizing tax rate increases. She said reducing the tax rate increase for county operations
would mean finding $3 million, and $1.5 million of the increase is for the Sheriff's Office. She
said that would mean penalizing departments that did not contribute to the increase.
Commissioner McKee said that there have been instances of where the county has
reduced expenditures, including to the schools. He said he would be making suggestions of
where to cut the budget.
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Commissioner Carter gave an example of the impact of revaluation on tax increases for
residents, just at the revenue neutral rate. She said that the cumulative impact is a lot for
homeowners without a lot of resources. She gave examples of areas in the budget where she
would like to explore reductions.
Chair Bedford said in previous recessions or economically difficult times, schools were
able to use fund balances to reduce the impacts of reductions. She gave examples of areas
where services might need to be reduced as the Board prioritizes needs.
Commissioner McKee said that July is too late to reduce the tax rate. He said he wants
to plan for federal cuts now and create something that residents can live with.
5. Public Hearings
a. Public Hearing on the Financing of Various Capital Investment Plan Protects
The Board will conduct a public hearing on a financing contract for up to $78.0 million to pay for
capital investment projects and equipment for Fiscal Year 2024-25, and to approve a related
resolution supporting the County's application to the Local Government Commission (LGC) for
its approval of the financing arrangements.
BACKGROUND: This public hearing and adoption of the attached resolution marks the first
formal steps in the Board's approval of the County's annual financing for capital investment
projects and equipment, for both County and school purposes. County staff estimates that the
total amount to be financed this year will be approximately $78.0 million. It should be noted that
all of the projects and improvements to be funded were previously approved by the Board and
are already moving forward in development.
The law requires that the County conduct a public hearing on the proposed financing. A copy of
the published hearing notice is provided at Attachment 1. The notice of public hearing was
advertised in the News of Orange on April 16, 2025.
After conducting the public hearing and receiving public input, the Board is asked to consider
adoption of a resolution (Attachment 2). This resolution formally requests the required LGC
approval, makes certain "findings of fact" as required under the LGC's guidelines, and
authorizes County staff to continue the process. County staff has been in contact with the LGC
staff, and staff expects no issues in receiving LGC approval.
If the Board adopts the attached resolution, staff proposes to present a resolution to the Board
giving final approval of the financing plans at its Business meeting on May 20, 2025. County
staff expects to close the financing by the end of June.
COLLATERAL: In this type of County installment financing, the County secures its obligations
to the bondholders by a mortgage-type interest in some or all the property being acquired or
improved through the financing. The County plans to secure this 2025 financing through a
pledge of several County and school properties. County facilities expected to be included in the
collateral package include the Whitted Building, the Orange County Library in Hillsborough and
Blackwood Farm Park.
County staff is working with both school boards to finalize the list of schools to be used as
collateral. The following schools are under consideration: Ephesus Elementary, Culbreth Middle
(from Chapel Hill — Carrboro City schools), and (from the Orange County schools) Orange
Middle, New Hope, Pathways, and Orange High. The County has flexibility to release schools
individually from the financing lien if that becomes appropriate in the future.
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Bondholders generally require that the County offer collateral equal to at least 50% of the loan
amount (for example, at least $5 million of collateral for a $10 million loan). The County expects
to offer collateral with a value equal to at least 100% of the loan amount. The prospective
collateral package has an approximate value of$160.0 million.
TARIFF ISSUE
The municipal bond market has experienced volatility due to rising concerns over new tariffs
and international trade tensions. These tariffs are causing uncertainty in the broader economy
and leading a few investors to re-evaluate their investment strategies. This has resulted in short-
term fluctuations in bond yields (interest rates). Staff is working with the County's financial
advisors to ensure the County remains well positioned for a successful June 2025 bond
issuance. The financing team will closely monitor this situation and will update accordingly if
borrowing costs become a material concern. Recent North Carolina bond financings appear to
indicate a return to stability.
Gary Donaldson, Chief Financial Officer, made the following presentation:
Slide #1
ORANGE COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
Series 20251-imited Obligation Bonds
Spring Financing Resolution and Public Hearing
Gary Donaldson.Chief Finanbal Officer
May 6, 2025
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Slide #2
Purpose
➢ Conduct Public Hearing for Limited Obligation Bonds pursuant to NC Statute Section 16OA-20
➢ Close Public Hearing
➢ Obtain Board Approval of Resolution to Proceed with Filing Local Government Commission Application for
Series 2025 Limited Obligation Bonds
➢ Funds our FY 2024-25 Capital Investment Plan through this Series 2025 Limited Obligation Bonds are
secured by a Deed of Trust,with a security interest in various County and School facilities.
➢ The Series 2025 Limited Obligation Bonds will fund various County projects including:
1 Orange County Schools 26,250,952 10 5-year Level DS 1.665,255
2 CH-C CRv Schools 30,826,756 11 7-year Level DS 2,745 083
3 Total Schools 51,077,708 12 8-year Level DS 7,010,570
4 County TS)Non-Vehicle) 13,988,782 13 10-year Level DS 2,099,165
5 County TS Vehicles(Fleet Services) 2.590,164 14 12-year Level DS 587,742
6 Total County Tax5upported 16.578,946 15 15-year Level Prin 3,831,842
7 Sr—tsplex 2.455,813 16 20-year Level Prin 58.760,553
8 rtaste 587,742 17 Total 76,700,209
9 Grand Total 16,100,909
ORANGE COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
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FY 2025 Projects (1/3)
Project Amount Debt Amortization
B C
1 Orange County Schools
2 Prior Year and FY 2025 Project Requests Spent/Encumbered tv Date
3 51009-RECURRING CAPITAL 2519.760 8-year Level DS
4 51010-ROOFING PROJECTS 979,724 20-year Level Prim
5 51029-MECHANICAL SYSTEMS 447,141 2EYyear Level Prim
6 51030-PAVING/PARKING 548,677 20-year Level Prim
7 51034-SCHOOL SAFETY/SlECURITY 159,137 20-year Level Prim
8 51045-DEFERRED MAINTENANCE 6,596,553 20-year Level Prim
9 Subtotal 11,250,952
.0 FY 25 Profecis under Evaluation 15,000.000 20-year Level Prim
.1 Total $26,250.952
2 CH-C City Schools
3 33023-DOORS.HARWARE_CANOPIE 115,203 20-year Level Prim
4 53025-CLASSROOM IMPROVEMENT 60,152 24year Level Prim
.553026-ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 343.770 20-year Level Prim
S 54000-ABA REQUIREMENTS 143,906 20-year Level Prim
7 34001-ABATEMENT PROJECTS 664433 20-year Level Prim
8 34003-ENERGY EFFICIENCY 211,192 20-year Level Prim
.9 54004-FIRE/SAFETY/SECURITY 922,000 20-year Level Prim
',0 54005-INDOOR AIR QUALITY 265282 20-year Level Prim
'134006-MECHANICAL SYSTEMS 1,004.245 20-year Level Prim
'.254008-PARKING/PARKING 172040 20-year Level Prim
'354010-RECURRING CAPITAL 3.540.240 8-year Level DS
4 54012-ROOFING PROJECTS 1,108,701 20-year Level Prim
',5 54013-TECHNOLOGY 2.511.798 20-year Level Prim
,634020-STORMWATER MANAGEMEN 129001 20-year Level Prim
17 54021-SUSTAJNABILITY INVESTMEN 77.195 20-year Level Prin
18 54022-DEFERRED MAINTENANCE 19.657.000 20-year Level Prin ORANGE COUNTY
'.9 Total $30,826.756
NORTH CAROLINA
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FY 2025 Projects (2/3)
Project Amount Debt Amortr4ation
u E F
30 county Tax Supparted(Nan-Vehicle}
31 Deparanment of Envornment,Agrkugvm PaY16 and Re—non
32 Blackwood Farm Park 3s9,6sa 2Pyear Level Prin
33 Pahl Park Phase 2 875,993 2Pyear Level Prin
34 Perry Hills Minl ParK 182,306 20-year Lover Prin
35 Neuse(Falls lakel Rules Nutrients 137.807 20-year Level Prin
36 Subtotal 1,385,789
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38 Asset Management Servkee
39 CedarGrove Comm.center Flooring 163.000 20year Level Prin
40 Fleet Se-vices Strop 120.000 15/ear Laval Prin
41 Courtroom Audio Visual Upgrades 154,919 ¢year level DS
42 Elland Cheeks Community Center 161,221 2Pyear Level Prin
43 EWr1i Upgrades 250,573 20-year Level Prin
44 Facades 807,39A 20-year Level Prin
45 Bulld irgsarety 1,166,158 2Pyear Level Prin
46 Faclllty A—aslt ity/8arety 343,886 20-year Level Prin
47 Fire Alarm Replacements 751,869 i5-year Level Prin
48 Fuel Sta[bn 53.240 20-year Level Prin
49 Generator Projects 506,749 15/ear Level Prin
50 HVAC Projects 1,547,149 15year Lave)Pnn
51 Interior Finish Replaremems 153.940 20{ear Level Prin
52 Parking Lollmprovemants 22.273 20/ear Level Pnn
53 Plumbing Repairs 49,643 20-year Level Prin
54 Rom'i rl 79 445 20year Level Prin
55 Subtotal 6331,449
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57 Emergency S--es
58 BI-Dlrectional Antenna(BDA)Upgrade 761,983 8-year Level Ds
59 Emergency Servlcea Renewal Fund 0,50,570 30year Level DS
60 Pupil Safety So}Iware ha—ment. 2.099,165 8year Level DS
61 V,wr Had Tourer Cunatruclion 494.300 20 year Level Prin
fit Subtotal 41306,918
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64 Other Departments
65 Information Technologies-tr Ini 1,565. ea 255 5-year Level Ds �
66 AnrordadeHousing Developm rd 250,000 20yearLevelPnn
67 County Manager's DRke-sustalnabll 50,272 15-yearL-1P4 ORANGE COUNTY
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69 Total 13,988,782
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FY 2025 Projects (3/3)
Project Amount Debt Amortization
G H 1
70 County Tax Supported Vehicles(Fleet Services)
71 Animal Services 67,298 10-year Level DS
72 Asset Management Services 148,099 10-year Level DS
73 Transportation-Car Share 35,390 10-year Level DS
74 Criminal Justice Resource Departmer 39,835 ID-year Level DS
75 Dept.of Social Services 79,670 10-year Level DS
76 Emergency Services 1,930,828 10-year Level DS
77 Health 52,335 10-year Level DS
78 Library 39,835 10-year Level DS
79 Planning 110,418 10-year Level DS
80 DEAPR 86,456 10-year Level DS
81 Total 2,590,164
82
83 Sportsplex
84 Sportsplex-Fire Systems 241,813 15-year Level Prin
85 Sportsplex Ice Rink 1,600,000 20-year Level Prin
86 Sportsplex Pool HVAC 614,000 15-year Level Prin
87 Sportsplex Total 2,455,813
88
89 Solid Waste
90 Vehicle/Equipment Replacements 587,742 12-year Level DS
91 Total $ 587,742
ORANGE COUNTY
NORTH C:AROLINA
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Slide #6
rY 2025 Projects (Total)
ProleR AmauM Pont Amortlxe[gn Prolog Amount Dab[Plmrtlxatipn PropR Plmunt Uabt Amortlu[IPn
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1 Grange Ca uMy 6nbaa1a 30 Launty Tar 5apportetl 1NarJleMele) TO County Tac 6uppo V.hk 1FM Servinea)
2 PR,year.nd Fv 2025 Pk,?,0 Re ft Spent/E umberedtP Date 310eoat,mm of En.w t Ag..k re,ParFs and Recre , T1 Animal San iwa BT.293 14y Level US
351009-RECURRING CAPITAL -.]60 9year level OS 326kbk dPalm hvk 989.BB9 20.ye11 Level Rln 12 Aaaet Management Sevrleea 148.099 10.yea1 oral US
461010-ROOFING PRQE 879.724 20-leer Lerel Rln 33 Fairview%,k Ph..2 67
6.993 20-leer Intel Rin 73 Car share 36.380 10-1leve1 U5
551029-MECHANICAL MMME 447.101 20yaar Laval Rln 34 Perry HlH Mini Pant 182.m 20-yaar Level Rin 74 Criminal lunice Famurce Depart 38.635 1Oy Level US
a 51030 PAVING/PARKING 549.BT] 20.yeav level Rln 35 Neuae(Fella lakel Rulea N 41. 1ST.80] 20yeav oral Pdn T50ep1 by Sbelal Servleea ]9.6]0 10.yea1 urel OS
T 61034-SCHOOL 9AFEtt/SECURFTY 158.13T 20-leer feel Rin 385ublmel 1.396.T98 TB Em ph,Sarviwa 1.930.529 lOyesrl1 us
S 51045-OEFERRm MAINTENPNCE 6,596.559 20.yeav Iare1 RIn 37 T]Kea xN 52.395 10.yea1 oral OS
9 3ubINe1 11250.962 38 Arref Menegemem 3ervicee 7
8 Librery 38.836 101ear level U9
10111 Pmfens umser£wfuh- L,000,000 20.yaar level Prin 39 LWa�G�ere famm Gnur Fbming 183,000 2dyear oral hln 79 Planning S1P,41H S0. 105
11 Tutel $26,250.862 40 Fket3ervrcea shop 120.000 15yeer Intel Rin 60 UIPP 86.456 10level U3
41 LeuH -Vlaual UW-, 154,919 6level O6 611Ma1 2$90,]B4
12 CHL Clty 9etgalo a2...Cheeks Ce mm vCanter 151.221 20-yepr Level Rin 62
19"1"m COOR6.KAR 1.CANOPIF 1.1. 2dyear Intel Rln 43 Eb-.1 Upgaeea 250.5)3 20year oral Prin 83 6portaplax
14 53Gi5 CL0.55ROOM IMFAGVEMENT 60,152 20.year Intel Prin 44 Faeatles 60]394 20year oral MIn 64 ul,:,lea-F1 6"a 241,613 -1.,level Prin
1553028-EIECIRIC4L SYSTEMS 393.Ti0 20-)ear Level Rin 45 BuildlnLSately 1166.158 20yaar Level Rin 85 spo!::Ice'Ilk 1.500.000 24year level Pdn
1854GG0�A9A REQUIREMENTS 143.906 2dyear Intel Rln 48 Faellky AceeeelNlly/6aiery 3- 20yearu 1Tin 886podepler Pool KVAL 614000 15ryee,level Prin
1T 64001-Ag MPITPROIECTS 58a,433 20yaar Laval Rin aT Fire Alarm Pepla ,h, T51.889 15-year Level Prin BT Spoltaplax Total R.455.013
1S 54008.EN-EFFICIENCY 211.]92 20.year Iare1 RIn 46 FUe1 Statbn 53.240 20.yeav oral Rin 86
1864004-FIRE/s4FETY/5ECURItt 822.000 20-leer leeI R'm 49 Generator Rojeals 506.1. 15-}aer Intel Rln 695o1id Wana
20 54005.,ND AIR QU W 265.282 20.year Level Prin 50 HVAC P,a]e 1,54].140 15year oral Prin 90 Vehkle/Eeulpnem RepMcemerUe 587.742 12yea1-.1 OS
216400B-MECHANICALBYSTEM9 1,004.245 20-leer feel Rin 611menar FinsM1 Rep�ewmema 153.94U 20-year Level Rin 9115 68T.T4T
2254L06 PARWNG/PAR 172,04C 20.War feral Prin 52 Perking LM lmpmvememe 22,2]9 20.year oral hln
2364010-RECURRINOC-L 3,540.240 Byear level UB 53 Rumbtnj Pepeire 4_43 20yeer Larel Rin
2454012 POOFING PR 1,1G6,]01 20.year level Prin 54 Rm9n2 ]u_ 20.vear Intel PHn
2554LL41ELXNdDGY 2511,T9£ 20.War feral Prin 556ubroral 6931,449
2064020-STORMWATER MAVW EMEN 12B.001 2Uyeer Larel Rin 63
2754G216UATAINA611Jtt IN"'Ek T],196 20.year level Prin 5]£mxgency8a-
28 64022-OEFERREU MANMNPNCE 19,85T,000 20yeer Level Rln 58 Bi-0irenional 4Menna IB134 Up@,.. 761.963 8year Level OS
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Slide #7
Key Financing Terms
➢ Security Pledge-County Assets serve as Collateral and subject to Annual County Appropriations
➢ Maturity Term-5-20 Year maturities matches the useful life of the assets
➢ May 1 and November 1 Repayment Dates to Bank Trustee;First Interest Payment on November 1,2025 and
First Principal Payment on November 1,2026,consistent with the Debt Model
➢ Estimated Interest Rates- Between 4.5%-5.5%subject to market conditions
➢ Series 2025 Limited Obligation Bonds Maximum Annual Debt Service estimated to be$8.63 million in FY 2027
➢ Source of Repayment-Property Taxes,Solid Waste Fees and Sportsplex Fees
➢ Limited Obligation Bonds are Subordinate Lien to AAA General Obligation Bonds
➢ Current Limited Obligation Bonds-Aa1/AA+/AA+from Moody's,Standard&Poor'sand Fitch Ratings
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Slide #8
LOB Collateral Overview
➢ Security Pledge-County Assets serve as Collateral and subject to Annual
County Appropriations
➢ Lenders generally require that the value of the collateral be equal to at
least 50%of the financing amount (for example,at least$5 million of
collateral for a $10 million loan.)
➢ The Whitted Building,Orange County Library in Hillsborough and a
variety of schools serves as the collateral which far exceeds the lender's
requirements.
➢ Pursuant to the County's financing document,the County can continue
to borrow money againstthis same collateral pool as longs as a
meaningful portion of the amount financed is used to improve property
in the collateral pool.
ORANGE COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
Slide #9
Debt Service Model Metrics
All CIP Projects (Tax-Supported Debt)
Debt Ratios 10-year Payout Debt to AV DS to GF Revenues
2025 64.81% 1.49% 11.82%
2026 62.70% 1.30% 10.56%
2027 60.31% 1.56% 12.86%
2028 58.91% 1.84% 14.19%
2029 61.35% 1.84% 16.92%
2030 63.28% 1.67% 18.49%
2031 64.13% 1.67% 18.60%
2032 62.20% 1.86% 18.45%
2033 64.79% 1.74% 19.51%
2034 67.15% 1.51% 20.20%
2035 99.68% 1.38% 18.93%
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Commissioner McKee said that in 2034 the county will pay 20.20% of the General Fund
budget towards debt service. He said this feels like the federal government, and they can do it,
but the county cannot.
Vice-Chair Hamilton said that the debt payment will be used to pay the bond which was
approved to invest in schools. She said that these kinds of investments are intended to improve
efficiency on the operational side.
Commissioner McKee said he was using the federal government as an example of
inefficiencies.
Vice-Chair Hamilton said that it is a different situation and should not be used as a
comparison to the county budget.
Commissioner McKee said he only used that as a reference because in 2034, the county
would be paying 20% toward debt service.
Vice Chair Hamilton said that might be fine because they may be making investments
that will reduce that. She said they also have the power to make budget amendments to change
what is going into the capital side. She said they can decide as a board to make the changes.
Commissioner McKee said that he does not exempt himself for voting for things the last
15 years that have gotten them to where they are. He said it is a cumulative thing. He said that
there is a point where they will reach a tipping point of where they are paying so much for the
debt service that they have to cut back on actual services.
Commissioner Fowler said the debt to assessed value is safely under the rate of 3% and
on the revenue side, she appreciates the pay-go because it helps provide the revenue side. She
said if it is converted to debt, it will not help these numbers. She said that it may be doable at
half and half, but she said it is important because it helps the debt service to general fund
revenue ratio.
Chair Bedford said this is why diversified revenue sources and commercial
developments are helpful.
Commissioner Fowler said it helps in some ways and in other ways it makes the problem
worse.
Slide #10
Questions
ORANGE COUNTY
NORTH C.AROSSNA
A motion was made by Vice-Chair Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, to open
the public hearing.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There was no one signed up to speak.
A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, to
close the public hearing.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
A motion was made by Vice-Chair Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, to
adopt the resolution supporting the application to the Local Government Commission for
approval of the financing.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked what the strategy is for offering more collateral than
what is required.
Gary Donaldson said 50% is the threshold for the test. He said there is a bond financing
of $80 million, so the test is having collateral of $40 million. He said there is more than enough
capacity.
Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked if they are offering 100% of what they are borrowing
as collateral.
Gary Donaldson said the collateral package is $160 million but the test is 40%. He said
that he is showing the collateral package and that includes prior debt.
Chair Bedford said that it includes private debt.
6. Regular Agenda
a. Opioid Advisory Committee Settlement Fund Use Recommendations
The Board received an update on the Opioid Advisory Committee (OAC); received OAC
recommendations for use of Opioid Settlement Funds that support Option A of the NC
Memorandum of Agreement on the Allocation and Use of Opioid Settlement Funds in North
Carolina; and directed staff to present a final spending authorization resolution at the Board's
May 20, 2025, Business meeting.
BACKGROUND: In July 2021, a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general announced the
National Opioid Settlement — a historic agreement that provides desperately needed help to
communities harmed by the opioid epidemic. The State of North Carolina and all 100 counties,
including Orange County, joined the agreement. North Carolina is receiving $1,420,932,713 in
opioid settlement funds from 2022 through 2038. Orange County is expected to receive
$12,748,445 over an 18-year period.
In September 2022, the BOCC approved the appointment of the Orange County Opioid
Advisory Committee with the following charge:
• Discuss opioid-related health concerns and issues impacting the residents of Orange
County.
• Advise the Board of Commissioners on options to expend funds to prevent opioid abuse
and remedy opioid impacts.
• Plan and host an annual meeting open to the public to receive input on proposed uses of
the settlement funds and to encourage collaboration between local governments.
The Board also voted to follow Option A for the use of the settlement funds per the NC
Memorandum of Agreement Opioid Settlement. Between Summer 2022 and Summer 2024,
Orange County spent $376,438 to address eight (8) of the following Option A Strategies:
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• Evidence-based addiction treatment
• Recovery support services
• Early intervention
• Naloxone distribution
• Post-overdose response team
• Syringe Service Program
• Reentry Programs
The 2025-2026 Opioid Settlement Fund Proposal process began January 1, 2025, with the
availability of applications. A copy of the application is attached, along with the application
scoring rubric. Four (4)Application Workshops were conducted with both in-person and virtual
options. Technical assistance was provided to applicants during the request for proposals
(RFP) process. Fourteen (14) community applications were received by the deadline —
February 21, 2025.
The Funding Subcommittee of the OAC reviewed applications and made recommendations to
the full OAC. On March 24, 2025, and April 14, 2025, the OAC discussed the Subcommittee
suggestions and voted to approve the five (5) following funding recommendations:
• Piedmont Health — $50,400
• El Futuro — $50,000
• Freedom House— $72,000
• UNC SHAC— $37,600
• Reintegration Support Network— $20,000
The proposals for these five (5) applications are attached. All fourteen (14) community
applications and the applications scorecard are available on the Opioid Settlement Funds
webpage at: https://orangecountync.gov/2998/Opioid-Settlement-Funds.
Quintana Stewart, Health Director, made the following presentation:
Slide #1
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ORANGE COUNTY, NC
OPIOID ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (OAQ
Orange County Board of County Commissioners
May 6, 2025
Slide #2
NC Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
• The MOA governs the allocation,use, and reporting of certain opioid settlement funds in North Carolina.
• To comply with the MOA,a local government receiving opioid settlement funds must do the following:
• A.Establish a fund.A local government receiving opioid settlement funds must secure them in a special
revenue fund.These funds are subject to audit and cannot be commingled with other funds.
• B.Authorize spendinci. Before spending opioid settlement funds,a local government must authorize the
expenditure of such funds.This must take place through a formal budget or resolution that includes certain
details including the amount,time period,and specific strategy funded.
• C.Understand and follow the options.A local government must spend opioid settlement funds on opioid
remediation activities authorized under Option A or Option B as detailed in the MOA.
• D.Report spending and impact.A local government that receives, spends,or holds opioid settlement funds
during a fiscal year must file an annual financial report within go days of the end of the fiscal year.(This
report is required if funds are received or held,even if they are not spent.)A local government that spends
opioid settlement funds during a fiscal year must file an annual impact report within go days of the end of the
fiscal year.
• E.Hold annual meeting.The MOA requires that each county receiving opioid settlement funds hold at least
one annual meeting open to the public,with all municipalities in the county invited to the meeting.The
purpose of the meeting is to receive input from municipalities on proposed uses of the opioid settlement
funds and to encourage collaboration between local governments.
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Slide #3
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Option A- High-Impact Opioid Abatement
Strategies
z.Collaborative Strategic Planning
2.Evidence-based addiction treatment
3.Recovery support services
4.Recovery housing support
s.Employment-related services
b.Early intervention
7.Naloxone distribution
s.Post-overdose response team
9.Syringe Service Program
1o.Criminaljustice diversion programs
-,-,.Addiction treatment for incarcerated persons
I2.Reentry Programs
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Slide #4
Orange County
Opioid Advisory Committee Charge
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Discuss opioid-related health Advise the Board of Plan and host an annual
concerns and issues impacting Commissioners on options to meeting open to the public to
the residents of Orange expend funds to prevent receive input on proposed uses
County; opioid abuse and remedy of the settlement funds and to
opioid impacts; encourage collaboration
between local governments.
Slide #5
Orange County is receiving$12,748,445 in opioid settlement funds from 2022 through 2038.
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Slide #6
2025-2026 Opioid Settlement Fund
Proposals Process
• Applications for the 2025-2026 Opioid Settlement Funds became available
January 1, 2025.
• Application Workshops were offered:
• January 61h and 15th -Whitted Human Services, Hillsborough, NC
• January 91h & 141h - Southern Human Services, Chapel Hill, INC
• Open Question Period
• February 3rd—1
41h, 2025
• Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)posted online and updated
• February 21, 2025, 5 p.m.—Applications Due via Email to Harm Reduction Coordinator,
Tonya Stancil.
• March—April 2025—OAC Funding Subcommittee review applications
• May 2025—Funding Recommendations presented to BOCC
• July 3., 2025—Awarded Contracts begin
Slide #7
Funding Proposal Application
• Agency General Information
• Proposal Summary(required but not scored)
• Project Narrative(z6 points)
• Project Description&Program Sustainability(28 points)
• Equity Impact(8 points)
• Organizational Readiness(20 points)
• Evidence of Collaborative/Partnerships(so points)
• Performance Measures&Program Evaluation(18 points)
• Supporting Documents Included:
• Letters of commitment and/or Support (Up to 5 letters)
• Latest Audited Financial Statements,including Management letter(Attach letter of explanation if unable to provide)
• Documentation of Tax Identification Number(can be IRS Determination Letter for non-profit agencies)
• Certificate of Insurance
• Non-Profit Agencies -IRS Determination Letter,Verification of 501(c)(3)status form,990 Form Tax Form,Board of Directors
Roster
• For-Profit Agencies—Board of Directors Roster,Agency Org Chart,IRS Tax Form used for latest fiscal year filing
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Slide #8
Subcommittee Criterion Discussion
Application Scaring Criteria
Criterion 3b:"Well-planned activity that is likely to lead to the
intended opioid-related impacts,based on the evidence base
about strategyand/or activity effectiveness for the prioritized
population'
_ The"priority population"as defined for this purpose:
Evaluation Crkerla DMr76an " 5[are�
• Selective and indicated populations(IOM terminology,for
an explanation see*below)at high risk for opioid abuse,or
already manifesting signs and symptoms of abuse
• Populations actively misusing opioids,for whom drug
treatment,with or without short term or extended MAT,is
appropriate
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Harm reduction supplies and approaches,including
naloxone distribution
Users in recovery seeking ongoing support
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Quintana Stewart described the process for evaluating applications. She said that the
scorecard was not made available ahead of time on the county website, and she said that in the
future it would be.
Slide #9
Opioid Settlement Fund Applications
(14)Applications Heceive(J
i) Carpe Diem ($25,000) 8) Hillsborough Treatment Center($200,000)
2) C.E.C.Analytics ($35,233.40) 9) Oxford House ($40,000)
3) El Futuro($74, 115.29) 10) Piedmont Health ($50,400)
4) Fathers on the Move ($20,000) 11) Recovery Support Network($20,026)
5) Freedom House ($144,926.1o) 12) Student Against Destructive Decisions
6) Grow Your World ($13 2,035.35) (SADD) ($600,000)
7) High Impact Opioid Abatement 13} Student Wellness ($114, 906.24)
($44,076) 14} Student Health Action Coalition (SHAC)
($196,047)
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Slide #10
Funding Recommendation: Piedmont Health
• Option A,Strategy 2(Evidenced-based addiction treatment)
• Funding Period—July 1, 2o25—June30, 2026
• Funding request—$50,400
• Funding recommendation—$50,400
• Description of Activity—
➢ Piedmont Health Services, Inc.(PHS)will use Orange Co. High Impact Opioid Abatement
Strategies funding in order to provide Medication for Opicid Use Disorder(MOUD)services at no
cost to a total of 36 new patients in our two Orange County locations(Carrboro and Chapel Hill).
As all MOUD recipients will have a diagnosis ofOpioid Use Disorder,they will represent a
population which faces many barriers to care, including cost of care,transportation,and stigma.
Additionally,the majority of PHS patients represent low-income,uninsured,unhoused,and
other historically marginalized populations.
➢ MOUD program provides support in managing cravings, reducing withdrawal symptoms and
preventing relapse into active addiction. Services provided at no cost to patients.
Slide #11
Funding Recommendation: El Futuro
• Option A,Strategy 6(Early Intervention)
• Funding Period—JUlyi, 2025—June 30, 2026
• Funding request—$74,115.29
• Funding recommendation—$5o,000
• Description of Activity—
El Futuro respectfully requests support to im lement its Orange County Latino Early
Intervention Program,expanding Communi y Mental Health'Worker's(CMHW)capacity to
prevent and address substance use disorder(SUD)and co-occurring mental health conditions
among historically marginalized Latino individuals in Orange County.Strengthening early
intervention efforts, reducing stigma,and strengthening community coordination will improve
outcomes for Latino youth,young adults,and their caregivers.
yThis initiative will train CMHWs in Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment(SBIRT)and
Motivational Interviewing(MI)to strengthen early intervention efforts and expand access to culturally
and linguistically appropriate services.
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Slide #12
Funding Recommendation: Freedom House
• Option A,Strategies io(Criminal Justice Diversion Program)
• Funding Period—JUly1,2025—June 30, 2026
• Funding request—$�44,926.io
• Funding recommendation—$72,000
• Provider—Freedom House Recovery Center
• Description of Activity—
➢Freedom House connects with individuals screened in the Orange County Detention Center who have
a history of Opioid Use Disorder.
➢The Peer Support Specialist assists individuals with getting to treatment,court appearances,linkage
to community resources and other needs to curb recidivism.
Funds would cover salary/benefits,cell phone service, mileage and training fora Peer Support
Specialist. There is also indirect costs(office supplies&space,clinical supervision,financial oversight,
assessment software licensing,insurance)totaling$5,577•
➢Position formerly funded Opioid Settlement funds 2023-2025.
Slide #13
Funding Recommendation: UNC SHAC
• Option A,Strategy 9(Syringe Support Program)
• Funding Period—July 1, zoz5—June 30, 2026
• Funding request—$3.96,047
• Funding recommendation—$37,600
• Description of Activity—
➢UNC SHAC is a harm reduction-based organization providingq sterile injection supplies,
fentanyl and xylazine test strips; also provides referrals to otY�er social and health services for
people who use drugs in Orange County.
➢Seeking funds for Syringe Support Praqram (SSP)supplies, educational materials, marketing,
travel, and continued funding for paid Program Navigator position.
➢Desire to open a new SHAC SSP location to increase SSP access; current distribution occurs at
Interfaith Council for Social Service and University Methodist Church; Hillsborough Pharmacy
assists with storage needs
➢Formerly funded Opioid Settlement funds 2023-2025.
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Slide #14
Funding Recommendation: Reintegration
support Network (RSN)
• Option A,Strategy 6(Early Intervention)
• Funding Period—Julys, zoz5—June 3o, 2o26
• Funding request—$20,026
• Funding recommendation—$20,000
• Description ofActivity—
➢Seeking support for additional mentor trainers to work with youth and emerging adults
(ages 13-20) navigating substance use, mental health challenges, andjorjustice
involvement.
s,Mentors serve as allies and peer support workers, and often have personal experience with
substance use, mental health challenges, and/orjustice involvement.
Mentors receive comprehensive trainin to recognize and nurture youth strengths,
utilizing SAMHSA CORE Competencies recovery-oriented, person-centered, voluntary,
relationship-focused, and trauma-informed practices), active listening skills,SMART goal
setting, and motivational interviewing techniques. Recognizing the profound impact of
poverty and social identities on the youth we serve, RSN-is committed to addressing the
root causes of inequity through culturally responsive and person-centered services.
Slide #15
Next Steps: OAC to finalize funding recommendationsfor BOCC
Funding recommendations presented BOCC in May 2025
We have been granted up to$230,000 for community grants,
$30,000 more than initially allotted.
BOCC dec 7des on final funding decisions.
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Contracts to be completed and reporting requirements Ad
explained to grantees by •
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Slide #16
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Commissioner Carter referred to slide #5. She asked how the current year funding of$1
million is allocated, and if the $230,000 is part of that $1 million.
Quintana Stewart said that was correct. She said $230,000 is for community grants, and
the remaining funds will support county based opioid programs.
Chair Bedford asked the Clerk to the Board to provide the background information on
when that allocation was decided by the Board of County Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Greene, to
approve providing opioid settlement funds to the groups in the amounts specified as listed in the
agenda materials and presentation.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
7. Reports
None.
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 Vice-Chair Hamilton, to
approve the consent agenda.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
a. Minutes
The Board approved the draft minutes for the March 11, 2025, March 18, 2025, and March 27,
2025 BOCC Meetings as submitted by the Clerk to the Board.
b. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Releases/Refunds
The Board adopted a resolution to release motor vehicle property tax values for five (5)
taxpayers with a total of seven (7) bills that will result in a reduction of revenue.
c. Property Tax Releases/Refunds
The Board adopted a resolution to release property tax values for eight (8) taxpayers with a total
of ten (10) bills that will result in a reduction of revenue.
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d. Older Americans Month Proclamation
The Board approved a proclamation joining Federal and State governments in designating the
month of May 2025 as Older Americans Month and a time to honor older adults for their
contributions to our community.
e. Provider Appreciation Day Proclamation
The Board approved a proclamation designating May 9, 2025 as Provider Appreciation Day in
Orange County.
f. Board of Health (BOH) Resolution Addressing Social Media Use, Screen Time, and
Mental Health
The Board:
1) Recognized social media use among youth as a significant public health concern and
mental health risk as detailed in the attached resolution from the Orange County Board of
Health; and
2) Expressed support for countywide recognition of "Screen Free Week" during May 5-11,
2025.
g. Approval of Amendments to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners
Advisory Board Policy
The Board approved amendments to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners
(BOCC) Advisory Board Policy (Advisory Board Policy) as requested during the policy review
discussion at the Board's Business meeting on March 18, 2025.
h. Renewal of County's Lease of 1000 Corporate Drive, Hillsborough for the Orange
County Attorneys Office
The Board approved an amendment to a lease agreement for the County to continue leasing
space for the Orange County Attorney's Office at 1000 Corporate Drive in Hillsborough, and
approve and authorize the Manager to sign the lease renewal upon final review by the County
Attorney.
L Sale of 0.26 Acre Property, PIN #9862246076, Hillsborough, NC
The Board approved the sale of a 0.26-acre County-owned property, PIN #9862246076, located
in Hillsborough, NC.
j. Acceptance of the Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Teams (START) Grant with the
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Approval of Related
Budget Amendment #8-113
The Board:
1) Accepted a grant from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services;
2) Established a clinical services coordinator position;
3) Authorized services contracts for a family mentor position and related supervision; and
4) Approved Budget Amendment#8-B.
k. Approval of Contract with Vaco, LLC for Fiscal and Accounting Fractional Support
The Board:
1) Approved the County entering into a contract with Vaco; LLC for Fiscal and Accounting
support at a cost of$45,000; and
2) Authorized the County Manager to execute the contract, subject to final review by the
County Attorney.
I. FY 2024-25 Apricot Case Management Software Services Contract Renewal
Amendment
The Board approved and authorized the Manager to sign the FY 2024-25 Social Solutions
Global, Inc. (d/b/a Bonterra) year three contract renewal amendment for Apricot Case
Management Software Services.
m. Change in BOCC Meeting Schedule for 2025
The Board approved changes to the Board of Commissioners' meeting calendar for 2025.
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9. County Manager's Report
Projected May 13, 2025 Budget Public Hearing and Work Session Items
Budget Public Hearing
Review of Upcoming Boards and Commissions Appointments
Projected May 15, 2025 Budget Work Session Items
Education
Outside Agencies
Travis Myren had no updates.
10. County Attorney's Report
John Roberts said it was crossover deadline week at the General Assembly, so if a bill
has passed either chamber it can be discussed by the other. He said House Bill 765 has been
amended and is not nearly as negative for counties as the previous version.
Commissioner Fowler said that House Bill 519 about patient confidentiality for youth was
also passed over to the Senate.
11. *Appointments
None.
12. Information Items
• April 15, 2025 BOCC Meeting Follow-up Actions List
• Tax Collector's Report— Numerical Analysis
• Tax Collector's Report— Measure of Enforced Collections
• Tax Collector's Report— Foreclosure Chart and History
• Tax Assessor's Report— Releases/Refunds under$100
• Memorandum — Upcoming Trails Plan Community Visioning Sessions
• March 2025 Child Care Subsidy Monthly Report
13. Closed Session
None.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Vice-Chair Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, to
adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Jamezetta Bedford, Chair
Recorded by Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board
Submitted for approval by Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board