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<br /> <br />revenue base of counties, and oppose efforts to divert <br />to the state fees or taxes currently allocated to the <br />counties to the state. Oppose efforts to erode existing <br />county revenue streams and authorize local option <br />revenue sources already given to any other <br />jurisdiction; <br /> <br />25) E-911 Funds – Support protection and broader <br />applications of the NC 9-1-1 Fund to be used primarily <br />for assuring that 9-1-1 systems are able to upgrade <br />existing performance levels in order to pay for 9-1-1 <br />operations or 9-1-1 related upgrades such as the <br />infrastructure needed to migrate to next-generation <br />(NG911) technology. Orange County has appreciated past <br />efforts and supports future initiatives to assure our <br />citizens are provided continued access to emergency <br />services from all sources; <br /> <br />26) Solar Energy – Support renewable energy initiatives <br />available to residential, commercial, industrial and <br />agricultural activities to create a market for energy <br />credits. This support will provide incentives to <br />produce renewable energy, which will become <br />increasingly important to preserving and strengthening <br />the economy and infrastructure, and in the case of <br />agriculture help maintain rural heritage and culture; <br />12