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- www.orangecountync.gov <br /> Commissioner Price noted that these meetings are all held in this location. <br /> Donna S. Baker said that the reason the budget work sessions are at Southern Human <br /> Services Center is because of meeting logistics and room size. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said he needed more information on the PowerPoint regarding <br /> additional funding for local schools. He requested more information and numbers on health <br /> workers, social workers and school resource officers. <br /> Commissioner Price requested more information on the comparison of solid waste fees <br /> and what is being charged now versus proposed changes. <br /> Chair Jacobs requested that the fund balance of 17% be explained in more detail, as <br /> well as the schools fund balance. <br /> Chair Jacobs praised the job done on giving annual general fund appropriations and he <br /> requested one be done for per pupil allocations. <br /> Clarence Grier said this will be available for the public hearings. <br /> Frank Clifton said that this budget process may be different than what the new <br /> commissioners are accustomed to. He invited conversation with staff members, if needed. He <br /> noted that the only one source of revenue that can be adjusted is the property tax. All other <br /> revenue sources are adjusted by an outside source. <br /> b. Distinguished Budget Presentation Award <br /> The Board recognized the budget staff of the Orange County Finance and <br /> Administrative Services Department for earning the Government Finance Officers' Association <br /> (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2012-13 fiscal year budget <br /> document. <br /> Clarence Grier said this marks the 21St year the County has received this award. He <br /> said the County wanted to take the opportunity to recognize the financial services department <br /> for their budget staff and he introduced the staff- Paul Laughton, Tonya Walton, Darrell Butts <br /> and Allison Chambers. <br /> Chair Jacobs presented a plaque to the staff. <br /> c. Overview of County Marketing and Public Relations Projects <br /> The Board received an overview of the marketing and public relations projects being <br /> managed by the Director of Public Affairs. <br /> Carla Banks reviewed the following PowerPoint presentation: <br /> MARKETING INITIATIVES <br /> PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT <br /> Introduction <br /> • The Public Affairs Department develops the marketing and media relations initiatives <br /> for Orange County, including the Board of County Commissioners <br /> • The Director of Public Affairs is tasked with promoting a professional image of the <br /> County, while increasing awareness of the County's operations, services and programs <br /> by utilizing multiple mediums, such as radio, television, print, and social media <br />