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General Environmental Scan of Major Issues / Undertakings Prepared for Orange County Commissioners ' Annual Planning Retreat January 31 , 2004 As the Board of Commissioners prepares to review its work plan priorities for the coming year , staff have prepared the following list ( by categories , but in no particular order ) of some of the major projects , programs , initiatives , or considerations that may affect County operations and /or involve significant commitment of Board and staff time and resources in 2004 ( and in some cases , beyond ) . This list was developed based on input solicited from County department heads and their staffs . We are certainly not proposing that all of these issues be pursued in depth this year — rather , the list is provided as a tool to help stimulate thought about the Board ' s priorities for Orange County government' s work plan for the next year . To keep this substantial list to a manageable and readable length , we refrained from adding explanatory context to . each topic listed . Despite its length , the list is not exhaustive . Staff will be glad to provide additional information to Commissioners on any topic noted , upon request . I . FISCAL/ GENERAL GOVERNMENT • Capital Planning o Examine capital funding policy : percentage for schools vs . County projects ; potential simplification of funding sources /formula o Schools Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance implementation impact ( capacity issues related to state mandates ) o Adoption of updated debt issuance schedule and planning for future debt o Hardware / software/ infrastructure upgrades needed as result of emergency communications study o Possible increase in Public Works operating budget to improve County facility upkeep and maintenance • Adoption of schedule of values ( Oct 2004 ) and mailing of valuation notices ( Dec 2004 ) for 2005 revaluation • Review/ implementation of strategic communications assessment recommendations • Evaluation /upgrading / replacement of legacy computer system for tax and land records County Website enhancements E - commerce initiatives • Maintenance of employee pay & benefit enhancements • Development of 2004 legislative agenda for General Assembly consideration • Greene Tract — open space/affordable housing uses ; reimbursement to Solid Waste Enterprise Fund _ • Possible billing /collection of stormwater fees beginning July 2004 on behalf of Chapel Hill ( inquiry from Town staff) • County/external entity provision of emergency and non - emergency services • Assessment of options for long -term delivery of fire protection services ( associated with declining emergency services volunteerism )