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Commissioner porosin said this indicates that the total cost is about $8 million for these services. He said he would favor the flat fee for everyone, but he is also in favor of adjusting the balancing structure to have more money come from the general fund. Commissioner Pelissier said she would favor option two. She said there is another consideration regarding balancing equity. She said with money coming from the general fund, individuals who own undeveloped property are actually paying for this service. She said even if costs are more per household in the rural area, it balances out the fact that the general fund is taxing undeveloped properties, which exist more in the rural areas. Chair McKee asked if there is a three year build-out proposed for areas not currently being served. Gayle Wilson said yes. Chair McKee said these people will be paying from the start, despite receiving service in a staggered fashion. Gayle Wilson said yes. He said this allows time to figure out routing and acquire equipment. Chair McKee said there are 700 exempted properties, and he asked if staff has any idea how many properties in northern and western rural area are expected to receive assistance. Gayle Wilson said these residents are already paying convenience center fees and basic recycling fee, so some of these are likely already included in the 700. Chair McKee said he expects there are more elderly and limited income properties in these areas, and he suspects the number of those needing assistance will increase. Gayle Wilson said information will go out with the tax bill announcing the availability of assistance. Chair McKee said it is important to publicize the availability of this financial assistance option. Chair McKee said the convenience centers are available to everyone in the County, regardless of use percentage. Chair McKee said he strongly favored option two. Commissioner Price asked about the hours for the Bradshaw Quarry Convenience Center. She asked if it is possible to give expanded hours, given that many of these folks will pay increased fees for service that will be introduced in staggered fashion. Commissioner Jacobs noted this could be discussed for three of the rural convenience centers. Commissioner Jacobs referred to the equity issue, and he said the Chapel Hill officials have pointed out that Chapel Hill provides half of the County's property tax revenue, so it is an issue for them if a higher percentage of fees are supplemented by the property tax. Commissioner Jacobs said he thought the County cut out notices with the tax bill years ago. He said he would like to include these tax inserts again. Commissioner Burroughs said she could go with the consensus of option two. Chair McKee noted that there seems to be a Board consensus in favor of option two. Commissioner Rich said both Carrboro and Hillsborough were in favor of option two. Commissioner McKee expressed his appreciation to the group for their work, and he said it is great to have UNC participate in the conversation. 9. County Manaqer's Report Bonnie Hammersley reviewed the items for the work session on March 19th below: Proiected March 19, 2015 Work Session Items BOCC External Advisory Board Appointees