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WHEREAS, October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month; and, <br /> WHEREAS, persons with disabilities have skills, talents, and dreams, and with respect and <br /> acceptance, individuals with disabilities — mental or physical — can participate in <br /> society and the work force to their fullest capacity; and, <br /> WHEREAS, workplaces welcoming of the talents of all people, including people with <br /> disabilities, are a critical part of Orange County efforts to build an inclusive <br /> community and strong economy; and, <br /> WHEREAS, through the use of assistive technology, people with disabilities can gain equal <br /> access to employment; and, <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County recognizes that persons with disabilities are a resource we cannot <br /> afford to overlook or not use to their highest potential; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Orange County Board of Commissioners does <br /> hereby recognize the month of October 2013 as DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT <br /> AWARENESS MONTH in Orange County and calls upon employers, schools and <br /> other community organizations to become more aware of the needs, capabilities <br /> and hopes of people with disabilities. <br /> This, the 1St day of October 2013. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner McKee to <br /> approve a proclamation declaring October 2013 as Disability Employment Awareness Month in <br /> Orange County and authorize the Chair to sign. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 5. Consent Agenda <br /> • Removal of Any Items from Consent Agenda -NONE <br /> • Approval of Remaining Consent Agenda <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Rich to <br /> approve the items on the consent agenda. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> a. Minutes — None <br /> b. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Releases/Refunds <br /> The Board adopted a resolution, which is incorporated by reference, to release motor <br /> vehicle property tax values for thirty-three (33) taxpayers with a total of thirty-seven (37) bills <br /> that will result in a reduction of revenue. <br /> C. Property Tax Releases/Refunds <br />