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13 <br /> 1 2012/2013, considered approving the grant application, adopting a resolution, and authorizing <br /> 2 the County Attorney to complete the necessary certifications and assurances. <br /> 3 Transportation Administrator Al Terry said that he is here to present the annual CTP <br /> 4 grant application for the administrative portions to operate the Orange Public Transportation. <br /> 5 This is for the 2012-2013 fiscal year and is in the amount of$185,897. This is $300 more than <br /> 6 what was received this year. The State has asked that transportation keep a flat budget. <br /> 7 <br /> 8 NO PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> 9 <br /> 10 A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner Gordon <br /> 11 to close the public hearing. <br /> 12 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 13 <br /> 14 A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner Gordon <br /> 15 to approve the Community Transportation Program Grant application for FY 2012/2013 in the <br /> 16 total amount of$185,897 with local match of$27,885; approve and authorize the Chair to sign <br /> 17 the Community Transportation Program Resolution and annual certified statements of <br /> 18 participation; authorize the County Attorney to complete the necessary certification and <br /> 19 assurances; and accept and budget the receipt of the CTP grant, once awarded. <br /> 20 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 21 <br /> 22 8. Regular Agenda <br /> 23 a. Resolution of Approval —Conservation Easement for the Brooks Farm; and <br /> 24 Approval of Budget Amendment#5-C <br /> 25 The Board considered a resolution to approve the purchase of and acceptance by <br /> 26 Orange county of an agricultural watershed protection conservation easement for the Brooks <br /> 27 farm, and authorize the Chair and Clerk to sign subject to final approval by the County Attorney; <br /> 28 and approve Budget Amendment#5-C. <br /> 29 Land Conservation Manager Rich Shaw made a presentation and introduced Gail <br /> 30 Hughes from the Orange Soil and Water Conservation District and Curt Schleming, who directs <br /> 31 land conservation for the Eno River Association. He also introduced Dennis and Linda Brooks. <br /> 32 Rich Shaw said that the farm is approximately 119 acres divided into two parcels—one <br /> 33 along Ben Johnson Road and one along Dimmocks Mill Road. He showed some pictures of the <br /> 34 farm. <br /> 35 The cost for this project would be about$655,000, with the County's share being <br /> 36 $325,000. <br /> 37 <br /> 38 <br /> 39 Conservation Easement <br /> 40 <br /> 41 Brooks Farm <br /> 42 <br /> 43 Orange County Lands Legacy Program <br /> 44 Eno River Association <br /> 45 <br /> 46 Conservation Easement <br /> 47 Brooks Farm <br /> 48 Ben Johnston Rd <br /> 49 Rocking "B" Saddle Shop <br />