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This resolution indicates a position of support. He pointed out that those people that vote a <br /> straight ticket must go down to the end to vote for this referendum. <br /> Commissioner Gordon referred to the handout that she gave the Board and the 6th <br /> "Whereas". She suggested the following change: "Whereas, it is important for Orange County <br /> to meet public school needs in a way that reflects the community support for outstanding public <br /> education." <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to <br /> approve the above language. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Pelissier to approve the proposed resolution supporting the November 2, 2010 quarter cent <br /> sales tax referendum, as amended, and to encourage Orange County voters to utilize the <br /> referendum as an opportunity to broaden and diversify the County tax base. <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS gi---- Formatted:Centered <br /> A Resolution Supporting_the November 2, 2010 One- arter nt les Tax_Referendum - Deleted:r <br /> and Fp7couraging Orange County Voters to Q/ilize the Referendum as an Opportunity to ; Deleted:concerning <br /> -oaden and Diversi the County Tjgx gase <br /> Deleted:q <br /> -V <br /> v\ Deleted:c <br /> ie,''\0 ` Deleted:s <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County is confronted with significant economic development, public `,�(Deleted:t <br /> education, human and social needs caused by demand and expectations for service ;,�''p��� Deleted:r <br /> ■excellence; and ���',o, <br /> i��i p��� Deleted:e <br /> Deleted:v 9 <br /> WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide Orange County taxpayers with responsible alternatives °;,o'` <br /> to reliance upon the property tax to help address these and other concerns for community o �Deleted:u <br /> improvement and investment; and Deleted:' <br /> Deleted:o <br /> WHEREAS, the levy of an Article 46 one-quarter cent County sales and use tax would provide ° (Deleted:b <br /> a new source of revenue and generate approximately$2,300,000 annually for the County; and o{Deleted:diversity <br /> Deleted:t <br /> WHEREAS, it is vital that Orange County establish a more robust environment for stimulating <br /> and sustaining existing business enterprises, new businesses, and jobs creation; and Deleted:b <br /> WHEREAS, it is important and intentional that the County partner aggressively with the Towns <br /> of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough and the Cities of Durham and Mebane to shape these <br /> shared interests into economic reality; and <br /> WHEREAS, it is important for Orange County to meet public school needs in a way that <br /> reflects the community support for outstanding public education; and <br /> WHEREAS, quality Library Services and Emergency Medical Services further reflect the <br /> values of a caring and secure community; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has established a 5-year commitment to allocate <br /> Article 46 one-quarter cent county sales and use tax proceeds as follows: <br />