NN Ord-1998-020 Budget Amendment #1 - 09-01-1998 - 8c

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f'- /- qy ? U a YC' WHEREAS, annexation often has a tremendous impact on the residents in newly annexed areas;and, WHEREAS, the practice of involuntary annexation violates and limits the basic freedoms upon which this country was founded and is diametrically opposed to the premise of participatory government for all citizens. THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the Orange County Board of Commissioners respectfully requests that the local Legislative Delegates to the North Carolina General Assembly work with the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and the North Carolina League of Municipalities in crafting legislation to: • Update North Carolina's annexation law to reflect the changing nature of county and municipal responsibilities • Ensure equitable arrangements between counties and cities as well as fair treatment for citizens affected by urban growth • Require enforcement of statutes regarding delivery of municipal services to newly annexed area • Direct the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners to forward this resolution to the local Legislative Delegation, to the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and to the other 99 counties in North Carolina. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS- NONE 8. ITEMS FOR DECISION -CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve those items on the Consent Agenda as stated below: A. RFP Award--Printing of the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Guide This item was moved to the end of the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. B. 1998-99 Small Business and Technology Development Center(SBTDC) This item was moved to the end of the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. C. Budget Ordinance Amendment#1 The Board approved ordinance amendments and grant project amendments for the Department of Social Services, Health Department and miscellaneous functions which are incorporated into these minutes by reference. D. Professional Services Contract between the University of North Carolina and the Orange County Health Department The Board accepted funding in the amount of$14,166.66 for screening services for families of newborns to be provided by the UNC Hospitals Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology through the Orange County Health Department's Families in Focus Intensive Home Visiting Program. E. Program Fundina from the Orange County Partnership for Young Children (Smart Start)to the Orange County Health Department The Board accepted grants from the Orange County partnership for Young Children (Smart Start) in the amount of$45,432 for enhancement of the Child Service Coordination Program (CSC)service delivery system; $45,612 for the Families in Focus Intensive Home Visiting Program; and, $34,900 for preschool dental screening. F. EMS Medical Director Contract The Board appropriated $30,000 to renew an agreement between Orange County and UNC Hospitals to provide medical director services for the County's EMS program and authorized the Chair to sign. G. Carrboro Fire Department First Responder and Rescue Extrication Franchise The Board approved a franchise request from the Carrboro Fire Department to provide first responder and rescue extrication services. H. Orange Rural Fire Department 1st Responder Franchise Application The Board approved a franchise request from the Orange Rural Fire Department to provide first responder services. I. Carolina Air Care Paramedic Transportation Franchise Application The Board approved a franchise request from the Carolina Air Care ground transport division to provide transportation services J. Renewal of Sheriff's Department-UNC Special Events Coverage Agreement