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2 <br /> 300-G East Main St. <br /> enter Carrboro, NC 27510 <br /> GM•PEL HILL/CA RRBORO (919)929-2787 <br /> A N D O RANOECO LINTY <br /> 15 December 1994 <br /> Mr. John Link <br /> Orange County Manager <br /> Orange County Manager's Office <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> Dear John: <br /> Orange County has been a crucial element in the revitalization of The ArtsCenter. Without the <br /> County's support, it would have been impossible for the center to have leveraged the many <br /> grants it has received during the past few years. It is these grants and the support from Orange <br /> County that has made the award winning programs of The ArtsCenter possible. <br /> We are very grateful to the County,the Commissioners and to the citizens of Orange County for <br /> their continued advocacy, participation and financial backing. We hope you are proud of our <br /> achievements and that your faith in us has been rewarded. <br /> As you know, The ArtsCenter has launched a campaign to purchase its facility. For that purpose, <br /> Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County have all increased their contributions. Because of this <br /> increase, other donors understand the importance of The ArtsCenter to this community and <br /> many have pledged their support. <br /> Potential donors consistently look to Orange County's commitment level of giving as a sign of <br /> public pride and recognition of the services The ArtsCenter provides in the community. If we can <br /> count on your continued support, The ArtsCenter will be able to purchase its facility and begin <br /> improving and strengthening its programs. <br /> Ida Friday and Phil Nelson, Co-Chairs of our Capital Campaign, have worked tirelessly to bring <br /> us to the point where both negotiations with the owners and a stable financial future have led to a <br /> timetable for purchase. The ArtsCenter has been able to secure grant funds for part of the <br /> purchase. However, because of the time constraints involved with the purchase and sale <br /> agreement,the center must have the remaining funds in hand by March of 1995. The- <br /> ArtsCenter can secure a long-term loan from a local lending institution for the balance of the <br /> purchase price, if we can show a good faith promise on behalf of the County. <br /> We ask that the County commit to$15,000 each year for the next 10 years. We understand that <br /> there are legal limitations to the type of commitment the County can make. Therefore,we have <br /> asked an attorney to prepare a resolution that uses wording acceptable under these legal limits. <br /> Please consider the enclosed resolution and make our dream a reality. Thank you. <br /> Sin rely, / <br /> Eileen M. Helton <br /> General Manager <br />