Agenda - 06-20-2017 - 4-c - USDA Rural Business Development Grant Award for the Piedmont Food & Agricultural Processing Center (PFAP) and Approval of Budget Amendment #10-B

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3 The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or policies. PFAP embraces and promotes the environmental and conservation standards of Orange County with particular attention to recycling, energy usage, and waste management. • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. The highly regulated environment at PFAP precludes open public access but PFAP management encourages organized tours and the use of the facility's conference room to promote awareness and support of Orange County food entrepreneurs. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: 1) receive a brief presentation from staff from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) (Henderson, NC Area Office) regarding the Letter of Conditions, along with the Draft Addenda, for the award of a USDA Rural Business Development Grant in the amount of $145,511 to Orange County and the Piedmont Food and Agricultural Processing Center; 2) approve Budget Amendment #10-B to accept the award, its Conditions and the associated Draft Addenda, subject to final review and approval by the County Attorney's Office; and 3) authorize the Manager to sign any paperwork associated with grant subject to final review and approval by the County Attorney's Office.