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18 <br /> how this facility is being utilized. She said that as these investments are made, hope to address <br /> county's environmental goals. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton thanked Travis Myren for his presentation, especially the <br /> horizon issues. She said the old schools are energy inefficient and renovations can also help <br /> address sustainability goals. She said that those issues can be addressed widely. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said she appreciates the addition of $30 million for school capital <br /> needs. She seconded Commissioner Richards's and Commissioner Hamilton's thoughts on <br /> sustainability. She said even without a climate plan, things should be as energy efficient as <br /> possible. She explained that is what she was trying to do last year with changing the Climate <br /> Tax funds to address that. She said that if they do not use those funds well then maybe the <br /> Board could reconsider that. <br /> Commissioner Bedford said at the tour of Durham Tech, one of the issues and barriers <br /> is access to transportation. She said it would be helpful to know what it would cost for busses, <br /> vans, and repairs and for a shuttle between the main and Orange County campus. She said this <br /> would include capital and operating. She said she is unsure how it ties into the transit tax. She <br /> said that she is interested in this for next year. <br /> Chair Price said she has mentioned this need to GoTriangle. <br /> Commissioner Greene said the transit plan the Board will see is based on constrained <br /> funding and is not recommending any new routes. She said there will be a section of plan that <br /> anticipates regional routes for future when there is funding. She said that a direct route in <br /> between the campuses has not been talked about in the plan. <br /> Chair Price thanked Travis Myren and the county manager for their work on this plan. <br /> Travis Myren commended Kirk Vaughn for his work with modeling. <br /> Chair Price recognized Gary Donaldson and Rebecca Crawford as well. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said after next week's work session they can start thinking about <br /> amendments and how they want to submit them. She said on May 3rd she will be presenting the <br /> operating budget and amendments can be submitted as well. <br /> 5. Public Hearings <br /> a. Public Hearing on the Financing of Various Capital Investment Plan Protects <br /> The Board conducted a public hearing on the issuance of approximately $46 Million to finance <br /> capital investment projects and equipment for the fiscal year; and considered approving a <br /> related resolution supporting the County's application to the Local Government Commission <br /> (LGC)for its approval of the financing arrangements. <br /> BACKGROUND: County staff estimates that the total amount to be financed for capital <br /> investment projects and equipment will be approximately $46 Million. The statutes require that <br /> the County conduct a public hearing on the proposed financing. A copy of the published notice <br /> for this public hearing is provided (Attachment 2). <br /> The notice of public hearing was advertised in The Herald Sun and the News of Orange. <br /> After conducting the public hearing and receiving public input, the Board will consider the <br /> adoption of the resolution (Attachment 1). This resolution formally requests the required <br /> approval from the North Carolina Local Government Commission (LGC) for the County's <br /> financing, and makes certain findings of fact as required under the LGC's guidelines. County <br /> staff has been in contact with the LGC staff, and staff expects no issues in receiving LGC <br /> approval. <br />