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7 sales based on types of houses; tax staff will go to every neighborhood and assess the properties without entering the homes. Dwane Brinson said the tax office currently has construction grades on every house in Orange County. He said the schedule of values will go a bit deeper than as described by Commissioner Dorosin, but his general overview of the process is accurate. Commissioner Dorosin asked if the County should return back to the four-year cycle for revaluation. Dwane Brinson said the Board adopted that resolution in 2013, with the next revaluation being done in 2021. Commissioner Rich said communication about this topic is vital. She asked if there is a plan for how the County is presenting the revaluation, and not just the tax department. She asked if the communication team and social media are being utilized. Dwane Brinson said all media outlets are being pursued and will work with the County's communication team. Commissioner Rich said she is concerned about how this is presented, noting the revaluation is important, and that the County is not trying to penalize anyone. Commissioner Pelissier asked if there is a timeline for when the County will talk with the public about the implications of the revaluation. Dwane Brinson said the final product will be the tax bill. Commissioner Pelissier said during the last revaluation, the public did not understand its effects. Dwane Brinson said this evening's presentation will evolve and will be available to present to anyone and any group, along with answering questions. He said in the spring of 2017, the tax office will deliver the total tax base figure to County management, at which point the tax rate will be determined. Commissioner Pelissier said the concept of revenue neutral is what the public does not understand. Chair McKee said he has received more calls in the last week about the upcoming revaluation, than he has received in the last five years. He said all the calls expressed concern regarding possible penalties. Chair McKee suggested extending the listing period for an additional 30 days, to give the public more opportunities to correct their tax listing. Chair McKee suggested the County put out a full force media blitz about the revaluation, and also encourage people to update their listing. Commissioner Rich said she has also spoken with several citizens, and asked if cases that are outside of the box could be reviewed individually and excused for their penalties. A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier to adopt the EXTENSION OF TAX LISTING PERIOD RESOLUTION below: NORTH CAROLINA ORANGE COUNTY EXTENSION OF TAX LISTING PERIOD RESOLUTION (Approval) Whereas, North Carolina General Statutes 105-307(b) allows the Board of County Commissioners to extend the time during which property is to be listed for taxation for up to 30 additional days in a nonrevaluation year; and Whereas, the Board has found it reasonable and prudent to extend this period for 2016.