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8 <br /> 1 Jeff Thompson said this was done by the Habitat organization, who owns the land. The <br /> 2 land was identified as a Community Center site, and nothing else will be built there. He said, <br /> 3 there will be a lease agreement, after vvhichfundowj\| rnovefonwardfnommthacountyhzrvertioa| <br /> 4 construction on the site. <br /> 5 Commissioner Dorosin asked if grading was done or will be part of the construction <br /> 6 process. <br /> 7 Jeff Thompson said it is going to be graded and is ready to build on. <br /> 8 John Roberts said Habitat has asked to be reimbursed for costs and this will be <br /> 9 reviewed and decided on by the Board. <br /> 10 Chair Jacobs suggested that the motion reflect changes to item 3 that will address the <br /> 11 waiver of permitting fees. This change is bolded in the motion below. <br /> 12 <br /> 13 <br /> 14 A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Price to: <br /> 15 1) Review and comment on the schematic design of the Rogers Road Community Center, and <br /> 16 authorize staff and consultant to move forward with construction document preparation and <br /> l7 construction bid process; <br /> 18 2) Authorize the Manager to award a bid for construction and any unforeseen conditions <br /> 19 change orders for the Rogers Road Community Center in an amount not-to-exceed the Board <br /> 20 appropriated amount of$650,000 approved within the FY12-13 Capital Investment Plan in the <br /> 21 event that the bid award occurs during the summer break. This bid award and subsequent <br /> 22 construction start would be contingent upon the execution of a Lease Agreement between <br /> 23 Orange County and Habitat for Humanity, as well as the execution of an Operating Agreement <br /> 24 between Orange County and the Rogers Eubanks Community Association ("RENA"); and <br /> 25 3) Authorize the Chair to send a letter to the Town of Chapel Hill requesting confirmation <br /> 26 that the Town will expedite the site plan review, permitting and other associated <br /> 27 processes for the pr ject as well as waive all associated Town fees related to those <br /> 28 processes. <br /> 29 <br /> 90 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 31 <br /> 32 b. Operational and Funding Options for Orange County's Solid Waste and Recycling <br /> 33 Programs <br /> 34 The Board considered and discussed operational and funding options for Orange <br /> 35 County Solid Waste and Recycling Programs. <br /> 36 Chair Jacobs said before public comment is solicited, the Board of County • <br /> 37 Commissioners will have an opportunity to ask questions after staff presentations. He said the <br /> 38 Board appreciates all of the letters of concern and support for the County's recycling program. <br /> 39 He assured the public that the Board of County Commissioners is still committed to the best <br /> 40 recycling program in the state and will be looking at options to ensure that the County remains <br /> 41 progressive, collaborative and effective from the perspective of both cost and reduction of <br /> 42 recycling. <br /> 43 He said it is noted on page 3 of the agenda abstract that a public hearing is set for April <br /> 44 23 at Southern Human Services Center and the primary purpose ioodiacussionofhenohise <br /> 45 options. He said that if it is the board's pleasure, this meeting topic can be changed to a <br /> 46 discussion of all of the narrowed down options to consider. He said this will be a better time to <br /> 47 get a sense of public comment. <br /> 48 Michael Talbert, Assistant County Manager, outlined the topic and noted the following <br /> 49 attachments included with this item: <br /> 50 • General Statutes 150A'13G. 1OOA-327. and 153/\'421 <br />