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Collateral Materials $ 20,000 Innovation Center $ 100,000 Agricultural Economic Development $ 60,000 Business Investment Grants $ 100,000 TOTAL $1,407,288 The FY 2015-20 Capital Investment Plan lays out more specifically the projects and initiatives that are planned with the proceeds over the next five (5) years. • Planning and Inspections, OPT and Efland Sewer, Pg. 366 (including Fee Schedule change requests, Pg. 484 and Non-Departmental Items, Pg. 333) Darrell Butts reviewed the following information: Budget Highlights • The FY15-16 Manager Recommended Budget includes an additional $24,024 in revenues for Transportation Charges. These funds are for staff support to the DCHC MPO. • Staffing shortages have been addressed but training of new personnel is on-going and will impact service provision. • Imposition of additional State regulations, most notably stormwater, will continue to complicate the permit review and action process. • There are several major regulatory updates that will have to be accomplished during the 2015-16 budget year requiring additional staff time/commitment beyond daily operational needs. Commissioner Jacobs asked if there is a way to maintain water quality and stream integrity in the buffers. Craig Benedict, Orange County Planning Director, said there is a planned procedure to present to the State asking for standards in excess of the State's minimum requirements. Commissioner Jacobs asked if there are specific goals for this fiscal year regarding the Alamance County Line issue. Craig Benedict said there is still discussion that needs to take place as residents in a couple of areas feel that this issue has not reached a resolution. Chair McKee said when he met with Alamance officials a few months ago there seemed to be support for ongoing discussion but nothing has materialized since. Commissioner Jacobs requested an update from the Manager. Commissioner Price asked if there is a plan for bus stops and bus shelters for new routes. Craig Benedict said these services will be phased in this coming year as well as a plan to advertise Orange Public Transportation's (OPT) new role in regional and local transit. Commissioner Price asked if all stops will be ADA approved. Craig Benedict said yes. Chair McKee asked if the expenses were accounted for in 2014-15. Craig Benedict said the expenses have been accommodated, primarily with procedural matters. He said any outstanding issues are being addressed. • Aging, Pg. 46 Christal Sandifer reviewed the following information: