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<br />A - <br />'') <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner <br />Carey to approve the minutes for March 2, 1987 as circulated. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br />PUBLIC CHARGE <br />The Chair presented the Charge as contained in the printed agenda. <br />PUBLIC HEARING <br />PROPOSED CDBG APPLICATION FOR THE RENCHER STREET AREA <br />Tara Fikes presented for public comment the proposed FY1987 <br />Community Development Block Grant application.. The proposed activities <br />are Acquisition, Public Improvements, Street Improvements, Relocation, and <br />Rehabilitation of private properties. She presented a cost estimate for <br />each of the stated activities. The total project cost is estimated at <br />$669,475. <br />THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS <br />Mr. Corbin reemphasized the needs in the Rencher Street area and pledged <br />cooperation for this project. <br />Mr. William Richards asked if School Bus Garage Road will be included in <br />the project. Tara Fikes explained that the initial project will not <br />include this Road. <br />Commissioners Hartwell and Halkiotis spoke in support of this <br />project . <br />WITH NO FURTHER COMMENTS, THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner <br />''`~ Carey to approve the proposed project activities in the Rencher Street <br />Community Development Program. <br />VOTE; UNANIMOUS. <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner <br />Willhoit to approve the local contribution of $69,475 and authorize the <br />Chair to sign a letter of commitment to NRCD on behalf of the Board. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br />D. RESOLUTIONS OR PROCLAMATIONS <br />1. DISABILITY AWARENESS DAY PROCLAMATION <br />Motion was made by Chair Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Carey <br />to approve the proclamation as stated below: <br />ORANGE COUNTY <br />DISABILITY AWARENESS DAY PROCLAMATION <br />The past fifteen years have produced many improvements for people with <br />disabilities. our Nation, State, and County have all participated in pro- <br />viding increased opportunities for disabled people. Success has come <br />through the hard work of disabled and non-disabled people joining together <br />to break down barriers while building the chance to live with freedom and <br />independence. This day marks a time when we should stop and evaluate past <br />progress, and set new goals; for equality has yet to be attained. <br />The Orange County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim May 4th, <br />1987 to be Disability Awareness Day in Orange County. Each Orange County <br />citizen should accept the challenge: to examine local businesses, his or <br />her place of employment, and community services for the purpose of <br />