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JAMEZETTA BEDFORD, CHAIR Orange County Board of Commissioners
JEAN VICE-CHAIR post Office Box 8181
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SAALLY 300 West Tryon Street
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EARLMCKEE PHYLLIS PORT/EASCOTT Hillsborough , North Carolina 27278
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November 18 , 2025
HomeTrust Bank
PO Box 10
Asheville, NC 28802 - 0010
Re : Municipal Lease and Option Agreement between HomeTrust Bank and White Cross
Volunteer Fire Department
To whom it may concern ,
I am Chair of the County Commissioners of Orange County . This letter is to advise you that : White Cross
Volunteer Fire Department is a qualified Volunteer Fire Department, assigned to protect a specific Fire District
within this County .
In addition, a special ad valorem (fire tax) is assessed on the real property owners of this district . Said tax is
to be used exclusively to provide equipment, facilities , and training as is necessary to provide fire protection
for said district. Said funds may also be used to upgrade equipment as the need arises . This tax is collected
by the County and disbursed by the Finance Office to the Fire Department on a regular basis by the County
Finance Officer. The Fire Department is operated and managed by the Board of Directors of the Fire
Department and the Officers of said Department . The Department is currently meeting the requirements of
their fire service contract .
The Fire Department has made us aware of their intention to acquire new capital assets through a Lease
Purchase transaction with your firm . Please be advised that the County has no objection to this transaction .
Sincerely ,
Jamezetta Bedford
Chairman
Orange County Commission
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