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2 <br /> Community Relations <br /> 2. The Community Relations Department has received additional revenue through the <br /> Visitor's Bureau, from the Town of Chapel Hill, for surpassing FY 2015-16 <br /> performance benchmarks. The Town of Chapel Hill agreed to award the Visitors <br /> Bureau 50% of revenues, from hotel/motel occupancy receipts, if collections <br /> exceeded $950,000. The Visitors Bureau met this performance goal and received <br /> additional revenue of $32,739, from the Town of Chapel Hill. The Bureau will use the <br /> funds for promotions and special events, in FY 2015-16. <br /> This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these additional funds. (See <br /> Attachment 1, column 2) <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is <br /> applicable to this agenda item: <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding <br /> necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for <br /> themselves and their dependents. <br /> Growth in tourism spending helps to grow revenues for Orange County, including <br /> occupancy and sales tax revenues. The outcomes of the Orange County Visitors Bureau <br /> fuels the creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding <br /> necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves <br /> and their dependents. <br /> Library Services <br /> 3. The Library Services Department has received a $3,500 contribution from the Friends <br /> of the Orange County Public Library to support prizes and refreshments for the <br /> National Novel Writing Month programs as well as travel and conference expenses. <br /> This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these additional funds. (See <br /> Attachment 1, column 3) <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is <br /> applicable to this agenda item: <br /> • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION <br /> Ensure the Orange County Residents are able to engage government through <br /> voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers <br /> to participation. <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS <br /> OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race <br /> or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; <br /> national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and <br /> familial, residential or economic status. <br /> • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br />