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58 <br /> Katie Murray said the upfitting costs are not included in her FY21-22 budget request. <br /> She said she will speak with the Deputy County Manager about funding sources. She said <br /> costs can be incorporated into the sub-lease costs, if necessary, which would increase rents for <br /> the organizations. <br /> Commissioner McKee asked if the tentative tenants are fully committed. <br /> Katie Murray said she has a fairly strong commitment from the Art Therapy Institute and <br /> NC Mosaics, as well as a possible commitment from Bull City Music School and Chamber <br /> Orchestra of the Triangle. She said she also has a very long list of individual artists who are <br /> interested in tenancy. <br /> Commissioner McKee asked if the risks could be identified, given the other financial <br /> pressures on the County. He said he has concerns about tenants' ability to pay lease payments <br /> given the economy. <br /> Katie Murray said she feels confident that this space will generate revenue through <br /> programming and events. She said there is unlimited potential. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he has only heard good things about the artists so far. <br /> Commissioner Greene said she is excited about this possibility. She referred to the <br /> Youth Theater program, and asked if there is a third party sponsor. <br /> Katie Murray said this would be an Arts Commission program, which means sliding <br /> scale tuition can be offered, which makes it accessible for many more people. <br /> Commissioner Greene asked if this would be in a specific space in the mill. <br /> Katie Murray said yes, and some seed money would be needed for upfitting costs. <br /> Chair Price said she is excited by the proposal. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Greene, seconded by Commissioner Fowler to <br /> approve the proposed occupancy of Suite 17, and authorize the County Manager to sign a <br /> lease with Hedgehog Holdings and authorize the County Manager to sign sub-lease <br /> agreements with local cultural organizations and/or artists. <br /> Roll call ensued <br /> VOTE: UNANMIOUS <br /> 7. Reports <br /> None. <br /> 8. Consent Agenda <br /> • Removal of Any Items from Consent Agenda <br /> Commissioner Dorosin removed item 8-h <br /> • Approval of Remaining Consent Agenda <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, to <br /> approve the remaining consent agenda. <br /> Roll call ensued. <br /> VOTE: UNANMIOUS <br /> • Discussion and Approval of the Items Removed from the Consent Agenda <br />