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Theo Letman, OPT Director, said these discussions have just started with Chapel Hill Transit and Go Triangle. Commissioner Jacobs asked if there is a strategy on buses in terms of fuel, size, etc. Theo Letman said staff is looking for more efficiency, such as going to a smaller vehicle. He said smaller vehicles would not require CDL operators. Commissioner Jacobs said Raleigh is investing $1 million in CNG fueled vehicles, which the County had moved away from. Theo Letman said Raleigh likely has the infrastructure and resources to handle those types of buses, and these buses require a great deal of maintenance. Travis Myren resumed the PowerPoint presentation: • Planning and Inspections, Pg. 440 • Total expenditure budget - $3,494,246 • Personnel for Inspections — revenue supported ($237,033) • Property Development Specialist - $57,724 • Property Development Technician - $53,593 • Temporary personnel - $55,000 Commissioner Marcoplos asked if more details could be provided about these positions. Craig Benedict said these positions are multi - functionally trained staff, who are primarily office expediters of permits; walking permits through Environmental Health, Engineering, Planning, etc. He said an additional inspector joined the department this year, which has helped greatly with fieldwork. Commissioner Marcoplos suggested that these positions be called permitting /inspectors, in order to communicate to the public more clearly what these positions will be doing. Chair Dorosin asked if the money that can only be used in this department will be used for overhead, allowing more flexible funds to be used elsewhere. Travis Myren said yes. He resumed the PowerPoint presentation: • Solid Waste, Pg. 478 • Total expenditure budget - $13,130,462 • Solid Waste Program Fee • Increase of $21 to $128 per parcel — ($1.2 million) • First year of 5 year planned phase in to $148 • Replace large service truck and light duty pickup - $144,903 • Increase hours of operation by one hour per day to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday • Replacement scales for new Eubanks Road Convenience Center - $85,250 • Reintroduce mulch delivery fee - $225 - $375 per delivery determined by volume Solid Waste — page 478 • Planning and Strategic Waste Reduction goal setting contract - $100,000 • Solid Waste Advisory Group (SWAG) initiative to define waste reduction target • Recycling - compactor receiver boxes (4), skidsteer and trailer - $169,712 • High Rock Road Waste & Recycling Center - $659,784 • Equipment for Waste & Recycling Centers - $586,425