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WHEREAS, the Orange County Manager has recommended to the Board of County <br /> Commissioners feasible cost saving alternatives to consolidating, reorganizing, or abolishing <br /> programs or departmental units which could result in the loss of one (1) or more non-vacant <br /> permanent or provisional positions; and <br /> WHEREAS, the employee related temporary cost saving measures for FY 2010-2011 <br /> recommended by the County Manager are: the suspension of the Supplemental Retirement <br /> [401(k) Plan] Employer Contribution provided in Article IV, Section 9.4 for non-law enforcement <br /> officer (LEO) employees; and the continuation of a Voluntary Furlough Plan, as provided in <br /> Article IV, Section 24.0; and <br /> WHEREAS, a furlough is unpaid leave, whether voluntary or involuntary, which does not <br /> require the employee to lose seniority or employer paid benefits and allows the employee to <br /> earn and retain all leave at the same rate, unless otherwise provided by the Board; and <br /> WHEREAS, the implementation of these cost savings measures will begin on July 1, 2010 and <br /> are necessary to balance the County's budget for FY 2010-2011 and will end on June 30, <br /> 2011, unless the Board by resolution determines that continued cost savings are necessary to <br /> balance the budget; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Orange County Board of Commissioners has <br /> determined a significant financial crisis exists that will result in a decrease in revenue to the <br /> County and that temporary cost saving measures are necessary to balance the County's <br /> budget for FY 2010-2011 in a manner that balances the rights of residents and business to <br /> government services and the interest of County employees who provides those services; and <br /> BE IT RESOLVED, the Orange County Board of Commissioners does hereby approve and <br /> authorize the temporary cost saving measures for County employees provided in the County <br /> Manager's recommended FY 2010-2011 budget; and <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Orange County Board of Commissioners does hereby <br /> adopt the attached amendment to the Orange County Personnel Ordinance to comply with <br /> these cost saving measures. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> c. Resolution Calling for a November 2, 2010 Special Advisory Referendum <br /> Concerning the Levy of a One-Quarter Cent (1/4¢) County Sales and Use Tax <br /> The Board considered a Resolution Calling for a November 2, 2010 Special Advisory <br /> Referendum Concerning the Levy of a One-Quarter Cent (1/4¢) County Sales and Use Tax. <br /> Frank Clifton said that staff offers this up as an option for the future, since the revenue <br /> stream is so limited. This levy would not have a huge impact this fiscal year, but would give <br /> options for the future. He said that, without additional revenues, County services are going to <br /> deteriorate at a greater extent. The sales tax would not apply to food sales. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT: <br /> Joe Phelps said that he would like the Board of County Commissioners to state how the <br /> revenues would be spent if put on a referendum. He said that the money could be used for a <br /> permanent meeting room, economic development, or the school systems. He would also like <br />