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20 <br /> Slide #5 <br /> Capital Investment Plan Amendments <br /> Amst berllk <br /> NumberNu ebr Sponsor Dwammnt Armndmsnt6 WxP Amount <br /> K&Sawa- Re-me FF 21-22 iundng al$11d.000 and FY 22-25�idnp <br /> 21.22C1p010 Cam�sameBedb�d 41ac-PrprKlai af$W.0174�rwata md,j"wiariheBudklnmAea r -Fludy I 11AWA000J <br /> ialm:of BL.d and E <br /> Ekaiham Te{hnKy <br /> 21.22CIP-411 Cammardmer dedbid Cam-uakr 5:dbege' �Ame me OLrhom Techdral Commudly Cblege-Ormca x 12d.Fd7A11.WF <br /> HOC Gm4wz BPbdng Couep wampn Buldrg Expmum la Weam6 a d F <br /> Expammn <br /> AAocaee$5 rrminn n+RPA knda do dedgn and mplemeM <br /> C3masbdmee MrKm e-d bT-Bmadbr,nd a nc'broadband irinrAIrne� e�d rdm 1a se�uraen"and <br /> 21.22CdP-02 faaaae bakaetrurN a undene�ed howehdds n 0lm7e Cw�cmas4ertVAJh '} 5.000600.00 <br /> me Tieaaury 4epa"enl gudmae an dhrade <br /> ueao-mF�-Lpr" and rpead <br /> I <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NOFM[CAROLINA <br /> Commissioner Bedford introduced her amendment regarding water and sewer in the <br /> Buckhorn Area Study Areas of B, C, D, and E. She said she would withdraw her amendment. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he appreciates Commissioner Bedford's withdrawal. He said <br /> the funds can be left in the budget as a placeholder, and the Board can have a discussion and <br /> move the funds elsewhere. <br /> Commissioner Bedford introduced her amendment to move the Orange County Campus <br /> Building at Durham Technical Community College to Years 6 and 7 of the CIP. She said <br /> moving this project makes no difference to the debt, but it frees up $1.5 million in cash flow, <br /> which helps to meet operating budget requirements. She said this is about fiscal risk, not about <br /> the quality of projects. She said she wants to push out the project, so the County can afford the <br /> building, potentially give staff a raise, restore library hours, etc. She said ARPA money is being <br /> used to address hunger, utility, and housing, and it is unclear if the pandemic caused these <br /> needs or just revealed them. She said it is important to prioritize health, safety, and hunger <br /> first. She said Durham Tech is getting $10 million in ARPA funds to help with tuition and other <br /> needs. She said going forward with this project would tie the Board's hands, but by waiting, the <br /> Board can meet its operating budget with the revenues it needs. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said he vehemently opposes this amendment. He said the <br /> BOCC has been talking about promoting education, serving resourced populations, and <br /> promoting racial and economic equity. He said all of these things are reflected in the <br /> community college system. He said the BOCC talks about supporting education, but if it only <br /> focuses on K-12 education, that focus is far too narrow. He said the K-12 systems, especially <br /> Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools, do not serve communities of color well. He said students <br /> that depend on Durham Tech do not have a PTA or organizing system that can send the BOCC <br /> letters by the dozens. He said the BOCC is accountable to all residents, and cannot just listen <br /> to the loudest voices. <br />