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million, which is a decrease of about $51,000. There has also been a decrease in revenues, which is a function of the economy. The revenues are also down about $50,000. The County cost is an additional $3,618. Operational costs have also been added such as UDO Phase 2, the Transit Study, and the Orange-Alamance County Boundary Line. There are also numerous fees that are associated with Planning and Inspections that have been updated this year that do not have a material impact on the bottom line of revenues. In terms of the Efland sewer, there is a budget increase of about $15,000. Most of that is operating budget in terms of increasing rates from the Town of Hillsborough. Planning Director Craig Benedict said that the transit study has to do with park and ride lots that could service rural Orange County or future commuter patterns. Commissioner Jacobs asked if Alamance is also paying $25,000 for the OA Line boundary and Craig Benedict said that he does not know yet. He will bring forward the cost sharing information. Commissioner Jacobs made reference to page 30-3 and Continued Administration of JPA, SAPFO, and Planning Board for Quarterly Public Hearing Agendas. He said that the joint planning hearings are like the appendix of the government and he hopes that someone will try and make them either functional or get rid of them. Commissioner Jacobs made reference to page 30-13 and Possible Coordination with the Town of Hillsborough to Develop and Adopt a Joint Land Use Plan and asked why this is "possible" and if it is not an intention to do it. Frank Clifton said that it is an issue of allocation of time and staff. OPT Michael Talbert said that the budget is $745,000, which is an increase of $3,800. The main reason for the increase is the health, retirement, and 401 k increases. No capital is requested for the coming year. There is an increase in revenues of $19,295, which involve increases in grants and a small operating increase. They are still discussing merging the system with the Chapel Hill system. Craig Benedict said that the OPT-CHT consolidation study will not conclude for another 12+ months, but they hope to have information that could be used in preparation of next year's budget. The meetings are ongoing. Solid Waste (includinq Fee Schedule chanqe requests) Michael Talbert said that Solid Waste has gone through some significant changes and he expects even more changes as they go forward with next year's budget. The Sanitation Division has been moved from the General Fund and into the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. This still requires a $1.6 million contribution from the General Fund. This information is on page 34-1. The big increases in the budget are $2.3 million in total increases. Some of the budget drivers are capital expenses to replace aging equipment, money for the Rogers Road community, and various other changes. He made reference to the sheet that shows the Convenience Centers increase in hours.