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2 <br />the feasibility study has been offered by Smithson Mills of the Center for Assessment and <br />Research Alliances of Mars Hill College and is attached. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: The total cost of the feasibility study is $15,000. While additional funds <br />may be forthcoming from partners, currently pledges total $9,500. At this time it is requested <br />that Orange County provide support at a level equal to the other counties, $2,500, to be taken <br />from the BOCC contingency fund. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: 1) appropriate $2,500 for <br />Orange County's share of the feasibility study from the BOCC Contingency Fund; 2) approve <br />the draft contract, contingent upon review by the County Attorney; and 3) authorize the BOCC <br />Chair to sign the contract when full funding for the study is obtained. <br />