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Michael Talbert said this is part of a long range plan and is laying the groundwork for what comes next. He said it is important to get this in the plan as soon as possible. Chair Jacobs urged staff to investigate the Efland Community Center and whether it is sufficient. He said there were concerns being raised about this issue ten years ago. He would like to get more information about the community perceived needs and how easy it would be to expand on the existing building. Dave Stancil said staff has had community meetings in the last few months and the availability of the facility has been ratcheted up. He said activities at the center have increased in the last six months. Commissioner porosin said $200,000 is listed in the article 46 section on page 12 for the small business loan pool. He asked when the Board would receive a report on this. Michael Talbert said this would be available at the next meeting. Commissioner porosin said if this loan pool is not being used effectively, he would potentially support moving that money to something else. Commissioner McKee said there is currently an application before the Small Business Loan committee that is being reviewed and this pool is being used. Commissioner porosin said historically the County has used its small business loan fund too conservatively, and he hopes this is being perfected. Commissioner Price said she had highlighted this issue as well. She asked if this will be a report or a presentation. Michael Talbert said this will be a presentation. Special Revenue Proiects (Article 46 Sales Tax Proceeds) Paul Laughton directed the Board to the Special Revenues section of the CIP binder on page 61. Special Revenue Projects (Article 46 Sa/es Tax Proceeds) — Highlights The Special Revenue section includes anticipated revenue from the Article 46 (1/4 cent) Sales Tax, with 50% of the proceeds for Economic Development initiatives and 50% for Education (allocated by the ADM count of the two school districts). In FY 2013-14, proceeds are estimated at $2,732,000, with 1.5% growth assumed in subsequent years. A summary is provided within the Special Revenue Projects section of the document listing the recommended uses of these proceeds. Economic development Paul Laughton referred to attachment A, page 11 and said there are 8 initiatives listed in the Economic Development category, with the first being debt service. He said these projects total $1.38 million. He said the other 50 percent goes to schools. Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schoo/s He said Chapel Hill Carrboro has been using 50 percent of their funds for technology and next year they will use 50 percent of the proceeds for facility improvements at older schools. He said this will total $852,000 Orange County Schoo/s Paul Laughton said Orange County schools have always used this for technology in their 1:1 Initiative, and the amount is $533,000 He said the estimated total for Special Revenue Projects in 2014-15 is $2.77 million.