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t However, new construction activity has slowed in recent years due to the economic downturn. Because the City of Mebane is not a party to the SAPFO at this time, CAPS are not required by the local government to be issued prior to development approvals. However, once students generated from Mebane development actually enter the school system, faster enrollment increases would affect projections and may identify CIP needs within 10 years, unless enrollment is balanced by slower growth in other areas of the district. 8. Student Generation Rates and New Study On October 6, 2009, the Orange County Board of Commissioners approved the updated Student Generation Rates, as recommended by the SAPFOTAC. The updated Student Generation Rates became effective with the November 15, 2010 CAPS system update. Both Orange County Schools and Chapel Hill - Carrboro City Schools report having observed an even larger increase in students generated from new developments in both districts. The SAPFOTAC discussed the increased number of students generated in both districts and proposed multi - family projects that may continue to have an effect on student membership numbers. While this may be a short term trend caused by the current economic climate or other factors, the SAPFOTAC recommended further evaluation of the adopted Student Generation Rates and the impacts different types of housing may have on student membership rates. As a result, Orange County will be entering into a contract with Tischler -Bise to study student generation rates for newer housing in the Orange County and Chapel Hill - Carrboro City School Districts. 9. Access to Full Report The draft SAPFOTAC report will be posted on the Orange County Planning Department's web site. A letter and the Executive Summary of the report will be sent to all SAPFO partners after this BOCC meeting advising them of the availability of the draft report and inviting comment. It is anticipated the draft 2014 SAPFOTAC report will be brought back to the BOCC for certification at the May 8, 2014 regular meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Current 10 -year student growth projections show future needs for additional schools in the CHCCS District. Elementary School #12 is projected to be needed in 2020 -21, Middle School #5 is projected to be needed in 2020 -21, and additional High School level capacity in the CHCCS District is projected to be needed in 2023 -24. In the OCS District, Elementary School #8 is projected to be needed in 2023 -24 and additional High School level capacity in the OCS District is projected to be needed in 2022 -23. Section 7 of the Schools Adequate Public Facilities Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) states, "Orange County will use its best efforts to provide the funding to carry out the Capital Improvement Plan referenced in Section 1 above." RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board: 1. Receive the 2014 SAPFOTAC Annual Report; and 2. Authorize the Chair to sign the transmittal letter to SAPFO partners contained in Attachment 1.