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12 <br /> 1 • 919-245-2100 <br /> 2 • reval @orancpecountync.pov <br /> 3 • Live chat by visiting: www.orangecountync.gov/departments/tax/ <br /> 4 <br /> 5 Commissioner McKee referred to the slide on real property change by area, and asked if <br /> 6 the commercial increase that is from an increase in the value of the base, or an increase of the <br /> 7 base itself, is new. <br /> 8 Dwane Brinson said that is due to any change in tax base. He said there has been little <br /> 9 new commercial construction in the unincorporated areas, but the countywide figure includes <br /> 10 the towns. He said there were also some changes between 2016 and 2017. He said <br /> 11 Hillsborough is a great example of this, and the changes there are due to new developments <br /> 12 within Hillsborough. He said annexation and rezoning come into play as well. <br /> 13 Commissioner McKee said there seems to be a slight shift towards a commercial base. <br /> 14 He said given the fact that larger changes are being seen, he assumes individual owners will <br /> 15 see larger increases too. <br /> 16 Dwane Brinson said this will be property specific, but some will see increases. <br /> 17 Commissioner Burroughs said some individuals will see reductions. <br /> 18 Dwane Brinson agreed. <br /> 19 Chair Dorosin referred to the slide on commercial change by classification, and clarified <br /> 20 that it is showing there are 61% more apartments or properties classified as apartments. <br /> 21 Dwane Brinson said this means that the valuation of all apartments in Orange County <br /> 22 has increased by 61%, regardless of method. <br /> 23 Chair Dorosin said that should be clarified on the website. <br /> 24 <br /> 25 <br /> 26 d. FY2016-17 Mental Health Gap Analysis Results and Prioritized Recommendations <br /> 27 The Board received a report summarizing the results of the Health Department's FY <br /> 28 2016 Mental Health Gap Analysis and stakeholder-identified priorities. <br /> 29 <br /> 30 BACKGROUND: The 2016-2018 Board of Health Strategic Plan requests advocacy for and the <br /> 31 pursuit of policies, practices, and partnerships that improve substance abuse and mental health <br /> 32 services in Orange County, especially to vulnerable populations such as the homeless and <br /> 33 those connected with the criminal justice system. Beginning in the fall of 2016, the Health <br /> 34 Department engaged a Master of Public Administration intern from UNC to undertake an <br /> 35 analysis of the barriers to mental health care in Orange County for residents 0-25 years old. <br /> 36 Intern Sabrina Willard reviewed UNC Emergency Department data, interviewed 10 key <br /> 37 stakeholders, surveyed 150 service providers and community advocates to determine the major <br /> 38 barriers to care. <br /> 39 <br /> 40 Using this information the Health Department then held focus groups with stakeholders (mental <br /> 41 health providers, educators, law enforcement, etc.) to prioritize the top barriers and propose <br /> 42 action plans for prioritizing needs and meeting them. This presentation will include a summary <br /> 43 of the focus group findings and potential next steps. <br /> 44 <br /> 45 Dr. Colleen Bridger, Health Department Director, made the following PowerPoint <br /> 46 presentation: <br /> 47 <br /> 48 Assessment of Oranqe County Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services <br /> 49 <br /> 50 Phase 1: Gap Analysis <br /> 51 Auqust to December 2016 <br />