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21 <br /> <br />renting. She said she knows it is early, but encouraged the Arts Commission to not give up on <br />the long-term vision of purchasing space. <br />Katie Murray said that in the arts world, owning or renting space is a constant debate, as <br />so much upkeep goes into just maintaining the space. <br />Commissioner Dorosin said if the County owned the property, there would be no <br />property tax revenue. <br />Chair Rich said she had the opportunity of going to Minneapolis earlier with Katie Murray <br />this summer, and heard about several very positive projects. She said she recently went to a <br />seminar on a circular economy, of which this is a great example. She said she would like to see <br />sustainability worked into the plan with the artists’ space, encouraging no waste. She said she <br />is excited about the opportunities. <br />Commissioner Price thanked everyone who has been involved. She said the community <br />has been waiting in Hillsborough for 2-3 decades to make this happen. She said she is <br />optimistic that it will work, and add another dimension to Orange County. <br />Commissioner Dorosin said he hopes this opportunity will be used to reach a diverse <br />cross section of the community. <br />Chair Rich said the County should promote this in as many ways as possible. <br /> <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Greene, seconded by Commissioner Price <br />for the Board to: <br /> <br />1. Approve Phase 1 of the Project and authorize the County Manager to sign a lease <br />agreement with Hedgehog Holdings for up to five years consistent with the rent schedule <br />outlined in the attached project outline. This authorization is contingent on approval by <br />the County Attorney and commitments from ten or more artists to sublease the space <br />from Orange County; <br />2. Authorize the County Manager to sign sub-lease agreements with artists according to <br />the sub-lease rate schedule detailed in the attached project outline, pending review by <br />the County Attorney; and <br />3. Authorize staff to prepare a budget amendment to set up the program and account <br />structure in the Article 46 fund. <br /> <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> <br />7. Reports <br />None <br /> <br />8. Consent Agenda <br /> <br /> Removal of Any Items from Consent Agenda <br /> <br />Chair Rich said there was a request to pull item 8-f from the consent agenda for public <br />comment. <br />Chair Rich said she has some revisions to the minutes in item 8-a. <br /> <br /> Approval of Remaining Consent Agenda <br /> <br />A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Greene to <br />approve items 8-b, 8-c, 8-d, 8-e and 8-g on the Consent Agenda. <br /> <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />