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Commissioner Dorosin asked if the Visitor's Bureau's budgeted amount is going down <br /> because of the expected occupancy tax revenue increase. <br /> Laurie Paolicelli, Visitor Bureau (VB) Director, said no, and the VB is carrying forward a <br /> fund balance of$238,000. She said the actual budget will be the same, and the occupancy tax <br /> is continuing to increase. <br /> Chair Rich asked if the Board of County Commissioners could get a list of the facility and <br /> technology work that is being done. <br /> Paul Laughton, Budget Director, said it is itemized in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) <br /> book under the Article 46 section. He said the Article 46 funds are above the amount being <br /> spent in the schools. <br /> Commissioner McKee said the County needs to publicize this, as the percentage is not <br /> the only thing being given by the BOCC to fund the school systems. <br /> Travis Myren said there is a table that can be distributed that outlines the various <br /> sources. <br /> Chair Rich said it would be good for the BOCC to have this, as the BOCC has been <br /> getting emails about this lately. <br /> Travis Myren resumed the presentation: <br /> Community Services <br /> • Article 46 Sales Tax—page 62 <br /> •50%allocated to Economic De iopment-$2,034,120 <br /> nad5em®ne mlry lriM1asbirnee E90a,180 <br /> M¢Oarie wllh seM[e®greemenl E50,000 <br /> NEo;envacreearn arelvMaro Mvninr•ri0ra en PorCaarta Bam <br /> urines mn Np NmvWmh BurmerM:3330.LG0@slane• <br /> Ipm—Caner—I h Ei3,500 <br /> Ageculurn Grant Et W <br /> Bwrcss tiestrveh GprM1s Er5u.o0o <br /> Incmrres Eb114U 4rveviv of 553,305 <br /> a�cWyrm Slmnr 55 oao <br /> eex Fame cafuGwan 510, Movmfmm p aEvmnmon <br /> mane oelelepmen sumrt San,Ooa <br /> a nnnvg 55h,000 <br /> aarMa cn.nvsnoaes.ps amo,oao <br /> TOTAL t.4- <br /> Commissioner Price asked if the original amount in the loan pool could be identified. <br /> Steve Brantley, Economic Development Director, said that the amount was $200,000, <br /> which was transferred from the Visitors Bureau to the loan pool. He said this money returns to <br /> the County with a minor amount of interest. He said the demand has not been as strong since <br /> the County started the grant program, but it is still very active. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos asked if staff could given an example of collaborative outreach <br /> transaction. <br /> Travis Myren said Carrboro has sponsored a festival, and asked the County to co- <br /> sponsor it, and Chapel Hill has sponsored a luncheon and asked the County for funds. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos asked if this is based on a discretionary need. <br /> Steve Brantley said it gives flexibility for unseen, miscellaneous requests. <br /> Travis Myren said with a more sizeable amount, staff will make a more formalized <br /> request with an intentional method to evaluate projects/events. <br /> Chair Rich asked if the date has been set for Economic Development Summit. <br /> Steve Brantley said he will be talking to the BOCC about this shortly and it was held in <br /> the fall last year and was radio based. <br /> Chair Rich said she received good feedback, and people really seemed to appreciate it. <br /> Travis Myren resumed the presentation: <br />