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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: October 3, 2023 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 6-a <br /> SUBJECT: Renewal of Management Services Agreement for the Piedmont Food <br /> Processing Center <br /> DEPARTMENT: Cooperative Extension <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> 1. PFPC FAQ Jonathon Smith, County Extension <br /> 2. PFPC Financial Information Director, 919-245-2057 <br /> 3. Management Services Agreement Travis Myren, Deputy County Manager, <br /> 919-245-2300 <br /> PURPOSE: To consider renewal of two-year Management Services Agreement for Piedmont <br /> Food Processing Center. <br /> BACKGROUND: In 2011, Orange County was one of four county government partners that <br /> helped to establish the Piedmont Food and Agriculture Processing Center (PFPC). The Center <br /> has changed names, staff and leadership, and scope of services in the past 12 years. The County <br /> owns and maintains the facility in which Piedmont Food Processing Center (PFPC) operates <br /> shared kitchen spaces and provides food business incubator services. <br /> The County entered into the first management services agreement with PFPC in 2021. At that <br /> time, Board members requested additional information regarding who is using the facility and the <br /> stage of development for those clients. This information is provided as part of the attached <br /> "Frequently Asked Questions" document. <br /> The proposed management services agreement does not modify any of the provisions of the <br /> current agreement. It continues to define responsibilities for building usage and maintenance, <br /> financial reporting, and all other relevant needs related to operating PFPC services in a County <br /> owned facility. The renewal would extend the term of the agreement for two (2) years. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: The County is responsible for building and property maintenance as well <br /> as capital improvements as defined in the agreement. The County's Asset Management Services <br /> Department will manage all relevant building and equipment needs using the same processes for <br /> other County assets. PFPC may occasionally use the County's language translation services at <br /> no charge provided that such services are available. Other financial impacts are defined in the <br /> agreement and include the following language: "PFPC shall receive no monetary compensation <br /> for services provided pursuant to this Agreement. Full compensation and consideration to PFPC <br /> for its services shall consist of PFPC's access to and use of the Facility and Capital Equipment." <br />