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5 <br /> countless contributors to our community every day; and <br /> Whereas, Orange County is committed to engaging and supporting older adults, their <br /> families and caregivers; and <br /> Whereas, Orange County is stronger when people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds <br /> are included and encouraged to make their mark; and <br /> Whereas, Orange County recognizes the importance of the physical, mental, social and <br /> emotional well-being of its residents; and <br /> Whereas, Orange County can support our community members by: <br /> • Promoting independence, inclusion, and participation; <br /> • Engaging older adults through education, recreation and service; and <br /> • Connecting people with opportunities to share their time, experience and talents. <br /> Now Therefore, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim <br /> May 2020 to be Older Americans Month, and urge every resident to recognize older <br /> adults and the people who support them as essential members of our community. <br /> This the 5th day of May, 2020. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Greene <br /> for the Board to approve the proclamation designating May 2020 as Older Americans <br /> Month and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> b. Presentation of Manager's Recommended Fiscal Year 2020-21 Annual <br /> Operating Budget <br /> The Board received the Manager's Recommended FY 2020-21 Annual Operating <br /> Budget. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> Each year during the month of May, the County Manager presents the Board of County <br /> Commissioners with a recommended spending plan for the next fiscal year. During the <br /> meeting, the Manager will provide a brief presentation of the Recommended FY 2020-21 <br /> Annual Operating Budget. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners will conduct two Budget Public Hearings —the first <br /> at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, which will be a Virtual Budget Public Hearing, <br /> and the second on Thursday, June 4, 2020 (Meeting Format or Location To Be <br /> Determined). In addition, the Board has scheduled the following Budget Work Sessions: <br /> • May 14, 2020 — Budget Work Session with Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, <br /> Orange County Schools, Durham Technical Community College, and Outside <br /> Agencies. <br /> o This will be a Virtual Budget Work Session. <br /> • May 21, 2020 — Budget Work Session with Fire Districts, and County <br /> Departments within the following Functional Leadership Teams: Public Safety <br /> (Courts, Criminal Justice Resource Department, Emergency Services, and <br /> Sheriff); Support Services (Asset Management Services, Community Relations, <br />