ORD-2003-028 Budget Amendment #12

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i3 -- aa~ ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: ~~ ~ r o7~dc~ ~~xa ~~3 e. Child Support Attorney Contract ~'-~ The Board considered contracting with Coleman, Gledhill, Hargrave and Peek to provide legal representation for the Child Support Office, and to authorize the Chair to sign the contract. Commissioner Carey would like to know if Jane Sparks has looked into the issue beyond what her note indicated. Jane Sparks said that she is satisfied with the conduct of the attorney and the courts. John Link said that he spoke to the gentleman, Karl Rabe, who was signed up to speak to this item. He had to leave about 9:00 p.m. Commissioner Carey said that he finds this hard to believe also and we need to research the facts. He feels comfortable if the staff has looked into it enough. A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to approve the contract and authorize the Chair to sign. VOTE: UNANMOUS f. Budaet Amendment #12 The Board considered approving the budget ordinance and capital project amendments for fiscal year 2002-2003. Commissioner Gordon said that she wants to finance the Northern Human Services Center project in a way to save a little bit of money which could be put to the rest of the NHSC project. She made reference to page five, Transfer from General Fund, and suggested saving the payment-in-lieu and instead take $15,000 from the County Commissioners' contingency, of which there is over $35,000 left. Commissioner Jacobs said that this is a broader decision and the Board might want to put $15,000 towards one of a number of other projects. Chair Brown suggested approving items 1-3 and to bring #4 back as a discussion item. Rod Visser suggested approving this capital project ordinance and bring it back for amendment or to change the revenue sources. A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the budget ordinance and capital project ordinances for the Department on Aging, Environment and Resource Conservation, and Miscellaneous with the understanding that they can be brought back for amendment of the revenue sources. VOTE: UNANIMOUS I. Lease Renewal -Alliance for Historic Hillsborouah for Dickson House The Board considered athree-year renewal of the lease with the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for the Dickson House and associated property and outbuildings for the purposes of continued operation of the Visitor's Center; and authorizing the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. Commissioner Gordon said that the Alliance does not have sufficient funds to pay and that Orange County will be picking up about $30,000 for this. She wants this to be recognized. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve a lease with the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for the Dickson House, property and associated outbuildings through June 30, 2006; and to authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. VOTE: UNANIMOUS m. Lease Renewal -Carr Mill Mall The Board considered renewing the lease with Carr Mill Mall for a period from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2008 for use by the Health Department Dental Clinic and the Public Defender's Office; and authorizing the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. Commissioner Jacobs asked about the square footage rental and how this might compare to adding space for dental services at Southern Human Services Center. Purchasing and Central Services Director Pam Jones said that the square footage is $17.27 per square foot. This is a full service lease and they take care of cleaning and insurance. The amount of debt service that the $96,000 worth of rent would support is approximately $900,000. This amount would build around 5,000 square feet.