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4 <br />WHEREAS, Bobby Inman faithfully served the citizens of the United <br />States and represented his community while stationed in Saudi <br />Arabia from September 12, 1990 through March 25, 1991, and <br />WHEREAS, Bobby Inman has safely returned home and to his work in Orange <br />County, <br />NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of <br />Commissioners present this Resolution of Appreciation to Bobby Inman for <br />his dedication, loyalty and bravery in representing his community and <br />serving his country during Operation Desert Storm. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE <br />VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br />A. PROPERTY ACQUISITION - SOUTHERN HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING <br />This item was presented for the receipt of public comments. <br />John Link stated that a site has been found for the Southern Human <br />Services Building which the Commissioners have endorsed. The site which <br />is located off of Airport Road on Homestead Road in Chapel Hill <br />contains 34.10 acres for a total cost of $852,500. The County will pay <br />$550,000 at the time of closing and will finance the remaining balance <br />through the owner, Mr. Hoyle, for 50 months at a 7% interest rate. This <br />will yield a total cost of the property, including interest, of <br />$908,189. <br />THERE WERE NO PUBLIC COMMENTS. <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by <br />Commissioner Insko to close the public hearing. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by <br />Commissioner Halkiotis to ratify the publication of the Notice of the <br />Public Hearing. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by <br />Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the Resolution attached on pages <br />of these minutes and an offer to purchase and contract for the <br />purchase by Orange County of 34.10 acres owned by Mr. Vinton Hoyle, Jr., <br />for a sum of $852,500 to be financed in the manner heretofore described <br />and to authorize the County Attorney to handle the appropriate paperwork <br />on behalf of the Board of Commissioners and authorize the Board Chairman <br />and the Clerk to the Board to execute all documents on behalf of the <br />County necessary to this transaction. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />