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the money on specifically. This is part of why he would want to hire a consultant, to come back <br /> with a proposal of allocations. <br /> Laura Blackmon said that if they did an RFP, the amount would be included in there and <br /> the consultant would propose what could be done with the money. <br /> Commissioner Foushee said that she is not concerned about the program but how much <br /> to pay for a consultant over and above. Laura Blackmon said that it would be inclusive. <br /> Commissioner Gordon agreed with Commissioner Nelson and said that $100,000 should <br /> be sufficient to get the word out. <br /> Commissioner Carey said that it is the Board of County Commissioners' responsibility to <br /> educate the public, and you have to spend money to do that. <br /> Chair Jacobs thanked the staff and committee for all of the work that has been done. <br /> However, he cannot support spending $100,000. He would support an RFP for this with the <br /> option of three sums of money and see what comes back. He would rather see the Board solicit <br /> what people can accomplish for x, y, and z amounts and have it come back. If it seems that the <br /> only alternative is to spend $100,000, then he will have to make that decision. <br /> Commissioner Nelson said that there are people in the community who want to do an <br /> advocacy campaign, but they are having a hard time raising money because it is hard to argue <br /> that this has a credible chance of victory given the short timeline. The only chance of an <br /> advocacy campaign being successful is for it to be clear that the County Commissioners are <br /> going to do their part in educating. He agrees that $100,000 is a lot, but he is willing to phrase <br /> an RFP in a way that does not invite someone to spend a lot of money. The reality is that it <br /> costs a lot of money to send out information. He is willing to try and frame a motion to address <br /> Chair Jacobs' concerns. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to <br /> authorize staff to issue an RFP for an educational campaign, up to but not more than $100,000. <br /> Commissioner Carey said that he could see two levels for an RFP - $75,000 and <br /> $100,000. He offered this as an amendment to the motion. <br /> Commissioner Nelson and Commissioner Gordon agreed. <br /> VOTE: Ayes, 4; No, 1 (Chair Jacobs) <br /> This RFP will come back on March 18th <br /> 10-f. Local Revenue Options Education Advisory Committee <br /> The Board considered making appointments to the Local Revenue Options Education <br /> Advisory Committee. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Foushee to <br /> appoint Jason Baker as a representative from the UNC Student Body and Barry Katz to an At- <br /> Large position on the Local Revenue Options Education Advisory Committee. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Foushee to <br /> appoint Jon DeHart to an At-Large position on the Local Revenue Options Education Advisory <br /> Committee. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> c. DSS/Health Department Space Options <br /> The Board considered approving an option to address long-term space needs in <br /> Central/Northern Orange County for the Department of Social Services (DSS) and Health <br /> Department. <br /> Laura Blackmon said that in previous meetings they have brought forth options for long- <br /> term space needs for the Department of Social Services and the Health Department. She made <br /> reference to the spreadsheet in the packet that details the options, as shown below: <br />