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4 <br /> 1 WHEREAS, persons with disabilities have skills, talents, and dreams, and with respect and <br /> 2 acceptance, individuals with disabilities— mental or physical — can participate in <br /> 3 society and the work force to their fullest capacity; and, <br /> 4 <br /> 5 WHEREAS, workplaces welcoming of the talents of all people, including people with disabilities, <br /> 6 are a critical part of Orange County efforts to build an inclusive community and <br /> 7 strong economy; and, <br /> 8 <br /> 9 WHEREAS, through the use of assistive technology, people with disabilities can gain equal <br /> 10 access to employment; and, <br /> 11 <br /> 12 WHEREAS, Orange County recognizes that persons with disabilities are a resource we cannot <br /> 13 afford to overlook or not use to their highest potential; <br /> 14 <br /> 15 NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Orange County Board of Commissioners does <br /> 16 hereby recognize the month of October 2013 as DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT <br /> 17 AWARENESS MONTH in Orange County and calls upon employers, schools and <br /> 18 other community organizations to become more aware of the needs, capabilities <br /> 19 and hopes of people with disabilities. <br /> 20 <br /> 21 <br /> 22 This, the 1 st day of October 2013. <br /> 23 <br /> 24 A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner McKee to <br /> 25 approve a proclamation declaring October 2013 as Disability Employment Awareness Month in <br /> 26 Orange County and authorize the Chair to sign. <br /> 27 <br /> 28 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 29 <br /> 30 5. Consent Agenda <br /> 31 • Removal of Any Items from Consent Agenda -NONE <br /> 32 <br /> 33 • Approval of Remaining Consent Agenda <br /> 34 A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Rich to <br /> 35 approve the items on the consent agenda. <br /> 36 <br /> 37 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 38 <br /> 39 a. Minutes — None <br /> 40 <br /> 41 b. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Releases/Refunds <br /> 42 The Board adopted a resolution, which is incorporated by reference, to release motor <br /> 43 vehicle property tax values for thirty-three (33) taxpayers with a total of thirty-seven (37) bills <br /> 44 that will result in a reduction of revenue. <br /> 45 c. Property Tax Releases/Refunds <br /> 46 The Board adopted a resolution, which is incorporated by reference, to release property <br /> 47 tax values for ten (10) taxpayers with a total of twenty-six (26) bills that will result in a reduction <br /> 48 of revenue in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 105-381. <br /> 49 d. Applications for Property Tax Exemption/Exclusion <br />