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8 <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said it is desired that the Arts Commission will participate in this <br /> interview process. She said she interviewed the entire Arts Commission Advisory Board prior <br /> to the position becoming vacant. She said it is hoped that the new employee will work to unite <br /> the arts community. <br /> Commissioner Rich said she does not want to duplicate what Hillsborough is doing with <br /> this position. She said she does not want to give too much funding to Hillsborough, when the <br /> County is seeking to bring on someone who will focus on promoting the arts across the <br /> County. <br /> Commissioner Price said the Hillsborough Arts Council is seeking to provide on going <br /> support to an existing part-time staff position. She said there are similarities, but the <br /> Hillsborough Arts Council and County positions are not the same. <br /> Travis Myren resumed the presentation: <br /> Community Services <br /> • Orange Public Transportation <br /> o Create Department of Public Transportation <br /> o Report to the County Manager <br /> o Department Director effective 1/1/17 - $33,131 <br /> o Three additional buses - $31,678 <br /> ➢ 10-20% County share <br /> o Fare boxes - $68,000 <br /> ➢ Prepaid fare cards <br /> ➢ Bus passes <br /> Orange Public Transportation: Bus Service <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked if this is simply a functional unit of <br /> Planning/Transportation. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said this department will work in collaboration with other <br /> departments, community agencies, Chapel Hill Transit and Triangle Transit, but also with <br /> County Planning and Transportation. She said the goal is to look at the unmet needs of the <br /> human services portion of transportation, and the core function of this department is transit. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said this is an improvement, and he said he hoped the Manager <br /> would monitor whether this department head feels they have any clout. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said this position is to supplement the mechanics that are already <br /> in place. <br /> Craig Benedict, Planning and Inspections Director, resumed the presentation: <br /> Community Services <br /> • Planning and Inspections <br /> o New Division Structure <br /> o Decrease in consulting services — completion of School Impact Fee study - <br /> $20,800 <br /> o Code Compliance Officer - $84,300 <br /> ➢ Includes $26,100 in startup costs <br /> o Position funded with Permit and Inspection Fee Revenue - $138,152 <br /> Permit Fee Revenue- Graph <br />