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K meeting in May and continue meeting in May, June and through the summer break. Staff's initial proposal is that the Task Force be directed to complete its work and provide its recommendations to the Board of Commissioners by October 6, 2015, if not before. The Board of Commissioners would then consider establishing potential bond categories and amounts and consider the County Finance and Administrative Service Department's initial estimate of the potential tax rate impacts from the debt service of approximately $125 million for the total bond package. Although not pursued in 2001, the Board of County Commissioners may also want to consider creating sub - Committees of the Task Force to review specific areas associated with a bond issue. The sub - Committees could be classified into the areas such as Schools, Public Buildings, and Parks and Open Space Facilities. The sub - Committees could be limited to twelve (12) each plus staff. As was the case in 2001, the Board may also wish to consider retaining the services of an external facilitator to assist the Capital Needs Advisory Task Force. The Task Force could receive assistance from the Dispute Settlement Center, the UNC School of Government or other resources that may be worthwhile again for the 2016 process. Two related documents are attached for informational purposes only. They are: 1) a general schedule for the Capital Needs Advisory Task Force; 2) a copy of the draft recruitment notice for potential Capital Needs Advisory Task Force appointees. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no immediate financial impact related to this item. Costs for administrative, logistical, and facilitator support for the Task Force would likely not exceed $20,000 and could be substantially less depending on the size and structure of the Task Force and the number of meetings required. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: 1) Express its intent to schedule a November 2016 Bond Referendum to address County and School capital needs; 2) Discuss the proposed creation of, structure, and charge for a proposed Capital Needs Advisory Task Force that would provide recommendations to the Board regarding the elements to be included in the referendum and consider approval; and 3) Direct the County Manager to arrange for the services of a qualified facilitator for the Task Force.