ORD-2007-072 - Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget - Capital Project and Grant Project Ordinances

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2007-08 County Capital Budget Summary Summary of Priority Pay-As-You-Go Projects to Fund in Fiscal Year 2007-08 BOCC Previous Commitments 1. Lake Michael (Second year of 3 year commitment) 2007-08 Recommended Capital Funding: $25,000 Lake Michael is located in the northwestern area of Orange County. It is operated by the City of Mebane and currently offers water related recreational activities such as fishing and paddle boating. Funds allocated in this pay-as-you-go project in fiscal years 2006- 07 through 2008-09 allow the County to partner with the City to construct piers, install playground equipment and make other improvements. 2. Orange Enterprises (Final year of 3 year commitment) 2007-08 Recommended Capital Funding: $100,000 Orange Enterprises provides vocational training and sheltered employment programs for developmentally disabled persons through contracts with area businesses. The agency serves more than 175 individuals each year. The County had previously funded an expansion to the existing facility on Valley Forge Road. However, before the commencement of the expansion, Orange Enterprises approached the County with a proposal to assist them with the purchase of a building on Elizabeth Brandy Road, Hillsborough that would allow them to significantly expand their contract capacity and allow them to locate to a facility that would serve them for the long-term. County Commissioners endorsed the plan and approved the County's contribution toward the purchase price of the facility in April 2005. 3. Solid Waste Convenience Centers (Repay Solid Waste Fund for Walnut Grove Road Site) 2007-08 Recommended Capital Funding: $150,000 Funds to reimburse the Solid Waste Fund for land purchase and site improvement/expansion of the Walnut Grove Solid Waste convenience center.