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' ~~~ "WHEREAS, County governments in nearly half of the states budget from July through June and all counties must make long term budget commitments to efficiently meet the needs of their citizens; WHEREAS, Counties depend on general revenue sharing dollars for essential county programs; WHEREAS, Revenue sharing dollars enable counties to fill locally d~ermined vital needs with minimal redtape and federal restrictions; WHEREAS, Efficient county government calls for well-planned advance budgeting; WHEREAS,. Responsive county government depends on efficient county planning and budgeting and ample time for citizen participation; WHEREAS, The current revenue sharing program expires December 31, 1976 and July through June fiscal year counties must begin budgeting the previous spring; THEREFORE, BE IT P~SOLVED BY the Orange County Board of Commissioners, that general revenue sharing be re-enacted by the first session of the 94th Congress providing counties with advance dollar figures that can be used for efficient, respon- sive planning of programs and budgets and that can be identified for more than half of their fiscal '76 year and can be incorpor- ated in long term effective planning. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution along with the summary report be immediately forwarded to the Senate and the House of Representatives." Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner whitted,~ it was moved that the Board adopt the Revenue Sharing Resolu- tion and the Clerk was requested to forward copy of the same to the Congressional Delegation. Discussion ensued concerning the Revenue Sharing Rally that has been scheduled by NACO in Washington on November 18, 1975. Chairman Garrett referred to Item #10 on the Agenda: A report of progress toward locating an Animal Shelter. Chairman Garrett stated that :she and Commissioner Pinney had investigated the facility available at the Durham Boarding Kennel and that they felt these facilities would provide the Board with a solution to its animal problem. It was pointed out that the owner would charge $100.00 per month plus 80 cents per dog and 60 cents per cat which would amount to approximately $4,OD0.00 a year. Discussion ensued concerning any requirements on the part of the County to commit itself beyond a given period of time. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved and adopted that the County proceed to negotiate a contract with the Durham Boarding Kennel for the housing of the County's unwanted animals. The County Administrator was requested to negotiate such a contract. The Chairman referred to Item #15 on the Agenda and recognized William Laws, Tax Supervisor. Mr. Laws referred the Board to the Late-Listing Release Request of Mr. Francis Chan of Chapel Hill Township, who had a late-list charge. Mr. Chan was present to appeal - the late-list penalty for 1975. Mr. Chan stated that he was out of the Country, getting married, and that his mail was not forwarded. Upon his return to this Country he made an inquiry concerning his taxes and was told that he could list them, however, due to the pressure of other business he did not list the taxes until February $th. This was four days beyond the late-list penalty date. He referred the Board to the fact that it did not appear on the tax form the amount of the penalty that would be imposed for late listing. The Board inquired of the County Attorney as to what authority they had to grant a release of the late tax listing penalty. Mr. Coleman stated that without research, he could not advise them.