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10 <br /> to infrastructure around EDDs, and after 10 years these funds may be available for other <br /> things. He said one allocation is for small businesses, with 0-16% designated annually, and <br /> the language of being self-sufficient. He said he wanted to understand what self-sufficient <br /> meant. He said there are two models of economic development: to support local businesses <br /> and recruitment of outside businesses. He is interested to see an analysis of these two <br /> models in the coming future. <br /> Chair McKee said some local grant funds have gone to community businesses, and he <br /> asked if Steve Brantley could provide the full information on this. <br /> Steve Brantley said a booklet will soon be released that will have information in it for all <br /> businesses that have received Article 46 funds. <br /> Chair McKee asked if the repair to the Carrboro sewer line was paid in part by sales tax <br /> money. <br /> The answer was yes, in the amount of$37,500. <br /> Alderman Chaney said at last night's Triangle J Council of Governments (TJCOG) <br /> meeting there was a presentation on local food councils, and she was surprised at a statistic <br /> that there is a huge gap between the farmer and market. She said Orange County is doing <br /> well compared to other rural counties, because Orange County has done a great job at <br /> working with their local farmers. <br /> Chair McKee recognized Commissioner Jacobs who has been at the forefront in <br /> leading this process in Orange County. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said the Hillsborough Farmer's Market was dedicated to <br /> Congressman David Price, who has one of the only congressional districts in the Country <br /> where the number of farms is increasing. He said the wings at Cedar Grove Community <br /> Center have been preserved, with one being used for storage for agricultural products. He <br /> said Piedmont Food and Agriculture Processing Center (PFAP) plans to rebrand itself, and will <br /> use part of the storage space. He said Seal the Seasons is the largest customer at PFAP. <br /> 3. Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit Update <br /> a) Updated Cost Projections <br /> GoTriangle staff provided the Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plans <br /> Frequently Asked Questions document in the agenda packet. <br /> Jeff Mann, General Manager of GoTriangle, said the financial plan has been impacted <br /> by external factors and has changed some of their assumptions: reduction in state funds; <br /> change in the how quickly federal funds can be drawn down; revised and lower growth rates of <br /> sales taxes. He said it is a critical time in the process. <br /> Danny Rogers, Light Rail Project Director, made the following PowerPoint presentation: <br /> Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit <br /> Project Update to Orange County Assembly of Governments <br /> November 17, 2016 <br /> Status of Durham-Orange LRT <br /> • Entry into Engineering <br /> • Financial Plan and Funding Needs <br /> • Addition of NCCU Station <br /> Entry Into Engineering <br /> • On-schedule to complete submittal to FTA by December 31, 2016 <br />