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NOW, THEREFORE IT RESOLVED, that the Orange County Board of County Commissioners re-affirms its commitment to social justice, equal rights and equal opportunity for all residents of Orange County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of County Commissioners opposes the proposed Amendment #1 that will appear on the May 8, 2012 North Carolina primary ballot. This the 24`' day of January, 2012. A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Hemminger adopting a resolution voicing opposition to the proposed amendment to the NC Constitution that defines marriage and thereby promotes discrimination and authorize the Chair to sign. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Commissioner Jacobs said that in the abstract it says on October 13th that the HRC approved this resolution for adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. At least a month later, he recommended that the Board consider doing this same thing. He said that surely someone on the staff knew that the HRC had adopted it and sent it forward for the Board's adoption. He was asked to survey other governments and find out what language they had used in their resolutions. He asked to send this resolution to media outlets in Orange County. 5. Consent Aqenda A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner McKee to approve those items on the consent agenda as stated below: a. Minutes The Board approved the minutes from November 15, 17, 21 and December 13, 2011 as submitted by the Clerk to the Board. b. Appointments— None c. Motor Vehicle Propertv Tax Release/Refunds The Board adopted a release/refund resolution, which is incorporated by reference, related to 83 requests for motor vehicle property tax releases or refunds. d. Propertv Tax Releases and/or Refunds The Board adopted a resolution, which is incorporated by reference, to release property values related to seventy-six (76) requests for property tax release and/or refunds in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 105-381. e. Applications for Propertv Tax Exemption/Exclusion The Board approved nine (9) untimely applications for exemption/exclusion from ad valorem taxation for the 2011 tax year. f. Extension of Tax Listinq Period for 2012 The Board approved extending the period for which property is listed for taxes to February 29, 2012. g_ Professional Services Aqreement—Tourism Advertisinct bv Clean Desian The Board approved the proposed professional services agreement for tourism marketing and advertising with Clean Design; authorized the Chair to sign the agreement; and approved the funds to be encumbered out of 2011-2012 Visitors Bureau budget as originally approved. h. Citizen Participation Plan for Housinq/Communitv Development Proarams