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Rod Visser said that another example is that the Town of Chapel Hill allocates a portion of its tax rate to their general fund and a portion towards its transportation fund. This same thing could be arranged with the solid waste fee. John Link suggested that if there needs to be an official letter to the jurisdictions, that it needs to go out immediately, saying that on the date of the SWAB meeting that they officially approved this fee and that the County Commissioners are considering this tier of fees effective July 1St Geof Gledhill said that this would comply with the interlocal agreement. John Link suggested also that the letter indicate that the County Commissioners and staff will provide additional information and education between now and the meeting of June 8t", and the County Commissioners intend to make a decision on June Stn Chair Jacobs asked to add to the letter that the Board requests an opportunity for County staff to be on one of their agendas between now and June 8t" to make a presentation or at least answer questions. Commissioner Carey is also concerned about putting it on the slippery slope of the tax rate. He asked haw much the basic fee would affect the tax rate if it were added, and Rod Visser said that it would add about two cents. The Board agreed to send the letter to the jurisdictions. Rod Visser asked if the Board had any thought about a public hearing in June Commissioner Carey said to tie it into one of the budget public hearings. The Board agreed. Commissioner Carey asked about the basic fees related to fraternities and sororities. Gayle Wilson said that seven seems to cover the average residency, and the houses seem to have about 28 residents. Commissioner Carey made reference to the bottom of page two and asked how many people have used the emergency assistance fund. Tax Collector Jo Roberson said that they have submitted to the Department of Social Services about 14 names. Of those, only eight of those chose to follow through with DSS. 2. Scope and Timetable for Issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Alternative Financing and Two-Thirds Net Debt Reduction Bonds Budget Director Donna Dean made the PowerPoint presentation, as follows: Changes from the September 3, 2002 BOCC Approved Debt Issuance Schedule • Reflects BOCC decision to reallocate $12.8 million in 2001 voter approved bond funds originally planned for CHCCS Elementary #10 to be used towards CHCCS High School #3 (scheduled opening Fall 2007) o Funding for Elementary #10 to come from alternative financing