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Commissioner Gordon asked what if the Board of County Commissioners did something <br />that improved the performance. She said that it should be a neutral statement on page 13 <br />instead of saying "adversely affects." <br />Geof Gledhill suggested removing the word "adversely" and "reduced" from this section <br />and Commissioner Gordon and the other Commissioners agreed. <br />Commissioner Jacobs made reference to the issue about the food services. It is his <br />understanding that RFP is amenable to working with the County. He suggested inviting <br />Economic Development, Cooperative Extension, and Healthy Carolinians to talk about food <br />services and to work with Recreation Factory Partners on this. <br />Rod Visser said that they talked with RFP and they were open to discussion. <br />Commissioner Halkiotis asked about the County or County affiliated organizations using <br />the facility and if the agreement addresses this. Rod Visser said that the management <br />agreement would address this. It also recognizes the passibility that there may be additional <br />revenue towards the operation. Geof Gledhill said that this is correct and generally this <br />agreement places the management of the facility with RFP, but it does provide for constant <br />involvement by the Board of County Commissioners and to accommodate County functions and <br />public service functions. <br />Commissioner Gordon asked John Link and Geof Gledhill if, in their professional <br />opinion, this agreement was a good one for Orange County and they bath said yes. <br />Commissioner Carey asked about the year history budget on page 43 and the $49,200 <br />and where this came from. Rod Visser said this figure reflects RFP's proposal of haw much <br />additional cash flow will be needed where operating revenues will not cover expenses for the <br />year. <br />Chair Jacobs asked how they are communicating with the present Sportsplex staff and <br />Rod Visser said that they would be meeting with them tomorrow. <br />John Schott from RFP said that they always look for cooperation with local entities. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to <br />approve, with word changes as agreed to by the Commissioners, an agreement with Recreation <br />Factory Partners to provide operational management of the SportsPlex, and to approve <br />amendments to the agreement to purchase that property from RT Holdings, Inc. (RT Holdings is <br />a corporation created by Eaton Vance for the purpose of owning and operating the SportsPlex); <br />and authorize the Chair to sign agreements, subject to final review by the staff and the County <br />Attorney. <br />UOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />6. Resolutions or Proclamations <br />a. Proclamation Recognizing Human Rights Week, Human Rights Dav and The <br />Bill of Rights Dav <br />The Board considered a proclamation to officially recognize Human Rights Week, <br />Human Rights Day, and the Bill of Rights Day in Orange County during the month of December <br />and authorizing the Chair to sign. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to <br />approve a proclamation to officially recognize Human Rights Week, Human Rights Day, and the <br />Bill of Rights Day in Orange County during the month of December and authorize the Chair to <br />sign. <br />Staff member James Spivey read the proclamation. <br />PR~CLAMATIC~N <br />Human Rights Week, Human Rights Day, and the Bill of Rights Day <br />