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3 WHEREAS, Orange County and its citizens recognize the critical role the Community Development Block Grant Program plays in our community and the importance of its continuation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the proclaim April 20 - 26, 1992 COMMUNITY citizens of our County to support the PROGRAM. VOTE: UNANIMOUS V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS3 - NONE Orange County Board of Commissioners DEVELOPMENT WEEK and call upon all COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT VI. PUBLIC HEARING AND A DECISION A. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Moses Carey announced that letters in support of the pool have been received from Mary Ford, Candace Bond, Hunt McKinnon, Dr. Karen P. McKinnon, Robert J. Perry, Robert H. Holland, Suzette Nichols, Myra Crawford, Diana Wilcox, Sandy Allen, Betty Mathews, Vickie Marsh, Gina Royall, Peter H. Wood, Lil Fenn, and Mary Whitted. A letter from Robert Foley asked that the County Commissioners first determine in which part of the County the pool will be located, understand the usage pattern projected for the pool, compare the financial merits of lease versus purchase with approved bonds and then determine which other projects must be delayed or dropped to accommodate the pool before voting to include it in the CIP. John Link stated that the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for the 5 year period totals $61.4 million for school and county projects. It includes 70% for education, 2% for water and land, 2% for recreation and parks, 4% for public works, 3% for public safety and 18% for buildings and equipment. The CIP does not include funds from the November bond or impact fees. The newcomers to the CIP include $950,000 for the community swimming pool, $181,010 for the master client index, $50,000 for the Fairview Clay Cap, $90,000 for the Sheriff's office renovations, $65,000 for handicapped accessibility and $66,000 for the Alexander Dickson House. In answer to a question from Commissioner Gordon, John Link stated that part of the strategic plan for EMS will be to identify two additional locations for EMS ambulances and personnel. These are included in the CIP for funding beginning in 1995 -96. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN FOR CITIZEN COMMENTS. Dan Kidd, President of the Triangle Youth Hockey Association, stated that they have identified available funds including some which are interest free that can be extended to the County. The Daniel Boone ice rink has been opened on a temporary basis. They have done a lot of investigation on the pool. They will get free architectural help and other builders and architects to help make the facility energy efficient. He asked for the County Commissioners support. He feels the pool facility will certainly expand the opportunities for the youth in the community as well as expand the activities offered by the County's Recreation and Parks Department. The requests for use of this facility are increasing. People want to know what facilities will be available. He feels a swimming pool will be beneficial to the community.