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12 <br /> 1 Commissioner Dorosin referred to Commissioner McKee's concern about not <br /> 2 being able to pause once started, and he disagreed. He said the process can be <br /> 3 paused at any time, if necessary. He referred to the uncertainty of the County's <br /> 4 finances, and said the financial commitment is the same whether the Board approves <br /> 5 the Manager's recommended budget or approves this amendment, which has a dollar <br /> 6 for dollar substitution for the costs. He said parks are a priority but so is the community <br /> 7 college. He said he would like to start this project, and changes can be made as <br /> 8 necessary, as with every project. <br /> 9 Chair Rich said she would like to support this, and feels Durham Tech is a top <br /> 10 priority. She asked if the BOCC does not use land legacy or conservation monies, from <br /> 11 where would the funding come. She said using funds from this area is her only concern <br /> 12 on this proposal. <br /> 13 Commissioner Dorosin reminded the BOCC that he is no longer recommending <br /> 14 as much funds be removed from lands legacy and conservation. <br /> 15 Commissioner McKee said this discussion is complicated, and should be had in <br /> 16 the fall. He said the BOCC can pause a project, but he does not think the BOCC should <br /> 17 start a $26 million project without planned follow through. He said the Board is talking <br /> 18 about accelerating this project, not delaying it. <br /> 19 Commissioner Bedford said canceling a CIP project from this year does not free <br /> 20 up monies until the following year. She said the same underserved population that is <br /> 21 served by Durham Tech, also use the parks, and she is not willing to make the trade off <br /> 22 with the parks funding. <br /> 23 Commissioner McKee asked Commissioner Dorosin if he could identify from <br /> 24 where the other $14 million is coming. <br /> 25 Travis Myren referred to slide 16, and said in years 4 and 5, there is $4 million <br /> 26 plus the $3 million, plus a few additional projects that Commissioner Dorosin removed, <br /> 27 which Commissioner Price did not. <br /> 28 Commissioner McKee said it moves the savings out additional years. <br /> 29 Travis Myren said yes. <br /> 30 Commissioner McKee asked if taxpayers can be assured in future years that the <br /> 31 BOCC will accrue the savings, rather than impose a tax increase. <br /> 32 Commissioner Dorosin said that is true every year, and it has no bearing on the <br /> 33 amendment. <br /> 34 Commissioner McKee said if you are going to cut it half, and delay it, it seems <br /> 35 moot. <br /> 36 Commissioner Dorosin said it takes out $26 million, and it adds $26 million. <br /> 37 Commissioner McKee said there is no guarantee that the $26 million will stay <br /> 38 out. He said he does not want to the Board to talk about offsetting costs with savings, <br /> 39 without assurances of the savings. <br /> 40 Commissioner Dorosin said that cannot be assured any year. <br /> 41 Commissioner McKee said his point is that the discussion should be held later in <br /> 42 the year, to allow for in depth discussion, and public input. He said he supports the <br /> 43 project, but does not want to accelerate it. <br /> 44 Travis Myren put up slide 17. <br /> 45 Commissioner Dorosin said the slide shows that this is a fiscally responsible <br /> 46 proposal. <br /> 47 Chair Rich said the BOCC should try and reach a conclusion on this discussion. <br /> 48 She asked if the lands legacy and conservation cuts be identified. <br /> 49 Commissioner Dorosin said his most current proposal includes $1.25 million from <br /> 50 these areas. <br /> 51 <br /> 52 A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin, seconded by Commissioner <br /> 53 Price to add CIP amendments 001/007. <br /> 54 <br />