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Work First Transitional/Employment Program, and the Rural General Public Transportation <br /> Program. This serves the rural areas of Orange County and the funds are part of the current <br /> budgeting process, but there is an additional $16,170 being requested. <br /> Commissioner Hemminger asked for information on how many people actually ride. <br /> Jerry Passmore said that this past year, there were 132,000 trips provided for the <br /> Transportation Operational system. <br /> Jerry Passmore said that he would provide route information. He said that the routes <br /> are full every day and more routes are needed. <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz asked for more information on the rural route schedules. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT: NONE <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Yuhasz, seconded by Commissioner Hemminger <br /> to close the public hearing. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Yuhasz to <br /> approve the application for the Rural Operating Assistance Program, including supplemental <br /> funds totaling $215,462 for FY 2009-2010; authorize the Chair and Interim Manager to sign the <br /> Certified statement; and amend the OPT budget to include the ROAP funds with an increase of <br /> $16,170 in the operations account. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 6. Regular Agenda <br /> 6a1. Bradshaw Quarry Solid Waste Convenience Center <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Hemminger <br /> that, pending the discussion on rural trash collection and disposal by the Orange County Solid <br /> Waste Working Group, to be considered by the BOCC no later than December 15, 2009, that <br /> no convenience center shall be closed prior to the Board of County Commissioners' <br /> consideration. The costs for extended service beyond the September 20th closing date for the <br /> Bradshaw Quarry facility will be addressed by appropriate budget amendments. <br /> Commissioner Nelson said that he would like to hear from staff about the costs of <br /> keeping this facility open. <br /> Frank Clifton said that the cost of operating this is $5,000-6,000 monthly. He <br /> suggested amending the motion to allow budget amendments on a monthly basis until this <br /> issue is resolved. <br /> Commissioner Nelson asked about the flexibility in the budget and Frank Clifton made <br /> some general comments. The sales tax has been down roughly 4% from the projections. <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz said that there have been suggestions to keep this center open <br /> at reduced hours and Frank Clifton said that this could work, but he was using costs as if it <br /> were open like the other centers. He suggested that a long-term solution would be to have it <br /> open less, but short-term should have it open the same as the others. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said that this can be a holding pattern until the Board receives <br /> the report from the working group. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that she would like a fuller articulation of exactly how much <br /> this would cost monthly when a budget amendment comes forward. <br /> Frank Clifton said that he got his costs from Gayle Wilson and an informational item <br /> from the September 1st meeting. <br />