ORD-2003-179 Roof and HVAC Replacements for Fiscal Year 2003-04

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C. Property Tax Refunds The Board considered adoption of a refund resolution related to eight (8) requests for property tax refunds in accordance with N.C. General Statute 105 -381. Commissioner Carey asked Tax Assessor John Smith how. the mistake occurred with CCB. He asked who owned the property. John Smith said that Orange County owns the property. He said that Orange County got a loan to purchase the property outright and CCB put it in their system as if it were a lease. CCB listed it in their listing, and Orange County taxed it., Commissioner Carey verified that this only happened one year. County Attorney Geof Gledhill said that CCB has a security interest in the property over the term of the financing. They have a standard document that is used for these purchases. This is probably what caused the confusion. A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to adopt the refund resolution, which is incorporated by reference, related to eight (8) requests for property tax refunds in accordance with N.C. General Statute 105 -381. VOTE: UNANIMOUS h. Roof and :HVAC Replacements for Fiscal Year 2003 -04, The Board considered approving capital project ordinances for roof and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) replacements at County facilities for fiscal year 2003 -04. Commissioner Gordon said that when they go out for HVAC bids to be sure to put in the bid specifications that the unit should have a quiet performance. She asked that it be specified. A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded; by Commissioner Gordon to approve the capital project ordinances for roof and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) replacements at County facilities for fiscal year 2003 -04. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 9.- ITEMS FOR - DECISION - - REGULAR AGENDA a'.. excluding Information Systems and Solid Waste, for fiscal year 2003 -04 and authorizing the Finance Director to finance the purchase of four ambulances' through an outstanding private placement loan proposal from CCB, previously approved' by the Board for purchase of Landfill equipment and authorizing the Finance Director and County Attorney to execute the documents necessary to complete the funding. John Link said that they are asking for approval of replacement for vehicles for this fiscal year. Last year they did not pursue replacement of vehicles because of the State budget. They are proposing tonight those vehicles that are important for service; delivery. There are 12 replacement vehicles for the Sheriff's Department, replacement vehicles for Environment and Resource Conservation, Animal Control, Public Works, and equipment for Recreation and Parks. He said that at one of the June meetings, the amount of funding was reduced from to $723,000 to $498,000. They are proposing more than that amount because they can finance additional equipment through a negotiated private placement with CCB. This is at a 4% interest rate. They are proposing to replace four ambulances, which have a lot of years and miles. The additional amount would cost the County $73,000 in both principal and interest; payments for 59 months. He asked the Board to expend the additional funding for ambulances. A motion was made by Commissioner Carey to approve the Manager's recommendation to approve the equipment and vehicle purchases (outlined in Attachment` 1) excluding Information Systems and Solid Waste; approve the Equipment and Vehicle Capital Project Ordinance in Attachment 2; and authorize the Finance Director and County Attorney to execute the documents necessary to complete the funding for four ambulances through CCB. Commissioner Halkiotis said that for Parks and Recreation and the ERCD, the Sheriff can secure federal surplus trucks and four wheel drive vehicles. He asked that the staff work with the Sheriff` on these vehicles.