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• Housing, Human Rights and Community Development, Pg. 305 (including Non- Departmental items, Pg. 337) Christal Sandifer reviewed the following information: The FY15-16 Manager's Recommended Budget includes: • Revenue Increase: Federal funding is budgeted for a 6.5% increase ($283,315). This remains below levels of funding before Federal sequestration. • New Position Recommended: Management Assistant position (1.0) FTE, effective July 1, 2015 ($72,906). The new position will assist with development of an affordable housing plan and collaborate with the Towns to address affordable housing needs. Additionally, the position will provide assistance in meeting federal compliance and reporting requirements for annual funding, for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program and the HOME program. Commissioner Dorosin asked if there are specific duties for the newly proposed position. Audrey Spencer-Horsley, Housing, Human Rights and Community Development Director, said the position will initially split time reviewing existing programs' policies and procedures as well as considering creative and exhaustive ideas for future programs to address affordable housing in Orange County. • Information Technologies, Pg. 317 Darrell Butts reviewed the following information: The FY15-16 Manager Recommended Budget includes increases in software licensing and maintenance fees due to ongoing software improvements and purchases. The increased number of supported devices and various hardware upgrades have impacted this line item. • The FY15-16 Manager Recommended Budget includes funds within the contract services account for Rural Broadband planning. Additionally, funds are included for expansion of network services at 3 new locations: • Cedar Grove Community Center (county network expansion and wireless Internet) • Fairview Park (wireless Internet) • Rogers Road Community Center (wireless Internet). Commissioner Rich asked if the Board will discuss rural broadband in a future work session. Bonnie Hammersley said yes. Commissioner Rich asked if there is someone specific conducting the study on rural broadband. Jim Northup, Orange County Chief Information Officer, said his department is working with residents and the State to see where the internet is needed. Chair McKee asked if there is a known range of the wireless internet at the County facilities. Jim Northup said in a County building the range would typically go to the parking lot, about a 250 foot radius around the building. He said this range can be increased in the future. • DEAPR— Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation, Pg. 122 (including Fee Schedule change requests, Pg. 470 and Non-Departmental items, Pg. 333)