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Lori O'Keefe spoke on behalf of the Board of Directors at TCF, and expressed excitement about this new partnership with Orange County. She noted that this is a first for TCF, who tends to work more with non-profits, businesses and families by assisting them in giving to important causes. She said this fund is a great way to engage other local funders and government agencies as community partners to work in collaboration to support causes important to the community. She gave some background on the organization and said TCF was founded 30 years ago and serves 4 counties — Orange, Durham, Chatham and Wake. She said TCF funds non- profits, partners and educates donors, and provides civic leadership around key issues and opportunities in the community. TCF manages approximately 150 million dollars and over 800 charitable funds established by residents and organizations across the triangle. She noted that TCF invested more than 1.5 million dollars in Orange County last year. She listed several organization across Orange County whose assets and investments are managed by TCF. Through its partnership with Orange County Community fund, TCF will be able to help people give directly to enhance services in Orange County. She noted that there is a list of over 40 different options for contribution designations (attachment 3, page 5 of item 4-c). Carla Banks, County Director of Public Affairs, reviewed the outreach materials for the community giving fund. She said the materials in front of the Board will be the main focus for the marketing outreach. She noted the list of giving options mentioned above, as well as frequently asked questions, and an identifying card for donations. She noted the banners and other materials to be used in promotion as well as the website (OCNCGiving.org) and email. She said there will be radio and newspaper advertisements to run in the summer, promoting the fund. Chair Jacobs said he realizes that the public contributes involuntarily to Orange County Government, but noted that this is an opportunity to target voluntary contributions. He thanked the management team for their hard work. 5. Consent Agenda A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to approve the consent agenda. VOTE: UNANIMOUS a. Minutes The Board approved the minutes from December 11, 2012, January 24, 29 and February 12, 2013 as submitted by the Clerk to the Board. b. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Releases/Refunds The Board adopted a resolution, which is incorporated by reference, to release motor vehicle property tax values for twenty-five (25) taxpayers with a total of fifty (50) bills that will result in a reduction of revenue in accordance with NCGS. c. Property Tax Releases/Refunds The Board adopted a resolution, which is incorporated by reference, to release property tax values for eight (8) taxpayers with a total of eleven (11) bills that will result in a reduction of revenue in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 105-381. d. Schools Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (SAPFO) — Receipt and Transmittal of 2013 Annual Technical Advisory Committee Report The Board received the 2013 Annual Report of the SAPFO Technical Advisory Committee (SAPFOTAC) and transmitted it to the SAPFO partners for comments before certification in May.