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5 John Roberts said Representative Meyers amended HB 436 last week in committee, but that has not gone to the House floor for a vote yet. Chair Dorosin asked if the implications be for Orange County could be identified, if HB 406 passes. Bonnie Hammersley said the impact would not affect the budget until the impact fees from the previous year are used. She said the impact fees are being used to the maximum level that they can be used. She said there were more impact fees on the OCS side, as OCS has less growth over time, but has less debt service. She said the impact of the loss of these fees would be 2019. Chair Dorosin asked if the dollar figure of the impact is known. Bonnie Hammersley said it averages about $2.8 million, and this year there will be $3.1 million in the recommended budget. She said all impact fees will be used to the maximum, and can be used for new schools and capacity expenses. Chair Dorosin said there are a lot of bills going forward about charter schools, and that could have potential impact on local school systems. 3. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools • FY 2017-18 Operating Budget Presentation and Discussion • Capital Investment Plan Discussion Based on the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's projected Average Daily Membership (ADM) enrollment for FY2017-18, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools enrollment would increase by 222 students, while charter students of 217, less Out-of-County tuition paid students of 241 remain the same as in the previous year. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is requesting an increase in the local per pupil allocation of $377.50. This requested increase in the local per pupil allocation for current expenses would increase the per pupil allocation to $4,245.50. This funding level would represent an increase of$5,469,806 in the current expense for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. By State statute, the County Commissioners cannot raise the district tax by an amount more than what the Board of Education requested. At the April 6, 2017 meeting, the Board of Education voted to request the maximum increase in the district tax to fund its budget request. Assuming no increase in the ad valorem tax rate, the district tax would need to increase by 5.01 cents to a new rate of 25.85 cents to fund the 2017-18 budget. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Capital Investment Plan projects for FY 2017-18 totals $4,673,027, with a 5-Year total of$71,580,346. Dr. Pamela Baldwin said she has been here 25 days, and she is proud of their transparency and the use of data to determine the actual needs of the district through an equity lens. Dr. Pamela Baldwin said the CHCCS truly appreciate the BOCC's support of the schools. She said she is happy to be here and excited to work with all involved in education in Orange County. Todd LoFrese made the following PowerPoint presentation: 2017-2018 Board of Education's Budget Request April 25, 2017 Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools