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9 <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said these conversations are occurring now. <br /> Travis Myren resumed the presentation: <br /> Continuation Funding <br /> • Conservation Easements - $500,000: Page 59 <br /> o Component of the Lands Legacy Program <br /> o $500,000 budgeted annually through the 10 year CIP <br /> o $250,000 in County funds (anticipates matching grants) <br /> o $200,000 of current year$250,000 is expended or committed <br /> Policy Priorities <br /> • Affordable Housing - $3.5M: Page 47&48 <br /> o CIP assumes successful bond referendum in November <br /> o Priorities to be established in the Strategic Plan for Affordable Housing <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked if the County had paid for its portion of the Green Tract. <br /> Gayle Wilson, Solid Waste Management Director, said yes. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked if the figure for the 43% paid by Orange County is known. <br /> Gayle Wilson said he could not remember. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said he raised the possibility of buying out partners who do not <br /> want to act and would like to find out what the other entities paid. <br /> Paul Laughton said the County paid $452,745 over five years. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said Chapel Hill would have paid exactly the same, with <br /> Carrboro paying 14%. <br /> Paul Laughton said all three entities are paid up. <br /> Travis Myren resumed the presentation: <br /> Policy Priorities <br /> • Community Centers - $35,000: Page 73 <br /> • Efland Cheeks Community Center Interior and Exterior Remodel <br /> o Design services for interior renovation and landscaping <br /> o Construction and equipment ($391,000) included in FY 2017-18 <br /> o New operating expenses of approximately $67,000 to provide enhanced <br /> services <br /> Efland Cheeks Community Center Site (aerial photograph) <br /> Chair McKee asked if a discussion on enhanced services has occurred. <br /> David Stancil said this may come up during budget discussions. He said there has <br /> been discussion between stakeholders to determine a way to get the center open on a regular <br /> basis. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said the greater issue is having more dedicated staff to open and <br /> close the centers. <br /> Chair McKee said there needs to be a discussion about what services can be moved <br /> back in to these community centers. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said there is now a Community Center Coordinator, which helps to <br /> keep the communities informed. <br /> David Stancil said the Rogers Road Community Center model is being followed. <br />