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6 <br /> FY2019-20 RECOMMENDED BUDGET <br /> FY2019-20 RECOMMENDED BUDGET <br /> BUDGET DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY <br /> Q Clerk to Saa rd of Commissioners <br /> ❑County Flnang &Administrative Sarvicas Oflir <br /> ❑Orange County Library <br /> ❑Chapei Hill Public Dbrary <br /> ❑Carrbcm/McDougre Branch Library <br /> Li Crange County Webslte-http://orangeoou Wyncgov <br /> FY2019-20 RECOMMENDED BUDGET <br /> MISSION STATEMENT <br /> orange cputy e,rn:[o proidr aovernmrMal:e.,iie:mire:trd <br /> by our Resldems or mai"ed by the 51a[e of North Gamlina. <br /> To provide these'.Ety services effi. ft ere must; <br /> ❑5—the Resi"_"of Orange C—ty—Our Residents Come <br /> Fulls <br /> ❑depend on the energy,skills,and dedication of all our <br /> employees and ywun[eera; <br /> C]Treat s[I our Resitlerds and emplepees wdh fairness,iespe[l, <br /> and­ders[anarig. <br /> Orange Counr Raaldanrs Came Ffrsr <br /> Commissioner Dorosin referred to the slide with the tax rate alternatives, and said he <br /> understands that the Manager is not recommending a one-time increase, but asked, if the Board <br /> adopted this change, would the extra monies be put into a reserve fund. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said yes, and staff has changed the term from one-time to an <br /> upfront increase, as it will happen every year going forward. She said it will be reserved for <br /> capital debt service only. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if the tax rate stay at the same level, if the Board chooses <br /> this option. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said the tax rate would go to .9084, and it would stay at the same <br /> level for a few years. She said the County would gain the same amount of money, with either <br /> option, but would be getting it sooner and would bank it. <br /> Commissioner McKee asked if it would stay at that level for the debt service, unless <br /> other increases were needed in future years for other expenditures. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said yes. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin, seconded by Commissioner Greene to <br /> open the public hearing. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 3. Public Comment <br /> Brian Link said he is a father, a voter and a proud public school teacher. He asked that <br /> the Board fully fund the CHCCS request, and make changes necessary to fund the students. <br /> He said the letter, which was handed out, is regarding the request for paid parental leave. He <br />