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property. This section indicates that the Boards of Trustees for Community Colleges will hold title to all real and personal property that is purchased with funds provided by the tax-levying authorities of the respective institutions. The title to equipment furnished by the State shall remain the property of the Community College system, however, should the satellite facility cease to operate, the real and/ar personal property purchased with Orange County funds would revert back to County ownership. * State's financial support responsibilities. Dr. Wynn referred the group to GS 115D-31, which outlines the State's responsibility for financial support of the community college. He indicated that there was hope for additional operational funding in support of satellite or off-campus centers, however, the State's budget maladies were likely to preclude such action this year. • Orange Caunty's financial support responsibilities. Dr. Wynn briefly discussed the local financial support responsibilities for a satellite campus. He indicated that there could be limited opportunities to share staff between the Durham and Orange campuses, citing pro-rating costs far salaries, benefits etc. of building maintenance personnel as an example. A full iteration of local responsibilities is depicted in G.S. 115D-32. • Site selection. Durham Tech Trustees believe that this is County Commissioner responsibility and will look to them to develop a process whereby the selection is made. Dr. Wynn referred to sites of no less than 20 acres and accessible to major highways as favorable. Each of the Trustees indicated a willingness to work with the Orange County Commissioners to develop the satellite campus. Jesse Anglin indicated that the Trustees were there in a supportive role not one to dictate what is presented at the facility. Dr. Phail Wynn commented that the Community College has much autonomy in its offerings contingent upon community demands. He indicated that a needs assessment would be conducted to determine what programming should be offered at the satellite campus. Further, he indicated that he envisioned the possibility that the Orange and Durham campuses could work together jointly in offering degree programs, thereby allowing Orange County students to stay in the county for much of their program. He offered as examples the Law Enforcement and Fire Protection programs, where Orange County students could receive basic courses the first year in Orange County and then make the short commute to the Northern Durham Center where the specialty classes are held to finish their degree. Capital Expenditure Requirements With the overview by Durham Tech concluded, the discussion migrated toward the capital expenditures, specifically the $4 million in State bond money that is available for new construction of the Orange Campus. The County would be expected to match with $4 million in capital funding ar in-kind contributions. Commissioner Carey asked for clarification of the time frame in which band funds must be spent and the process for claiming them. Dr. Wynn said that bonds are sold over asix-year period with 65% sold during the last three years. He told them that a resolution announcing the Commissioners intent to match the State funds far construction of a satellite campus must be forwarded to the State. The State would then issue a number far the project, which allows funds to be drawn against the project account on a reimbursement basis. Commissioners questioned the basis of matching the State funds. Dr. Wynn indicated that in addition to construction costs and equipment that is the local responsibility, the value of land