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10 <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott thanked the Jones Grove Church congregation for being <br /> committed to elevating history through this project. <br /> Commissioner Fowler echoed other comments and said she appreciated reading about <br /> the school's history and the effort that went into this. <br /> Chair Bedford said she agrees with comments from other commissioners and appreciates <br /> the level of detail in the recommendation. She agreed this is an easy decision. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Greene, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, to <br /> endorse the National Register Nomination of the Ridge Road School and authorize the Chair to <br /> sign the Elected Official Comment Letter to indicate the Board's recommendation for listing in the <br /> National Register. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 5. Public Hearings <br /> None. <br /> 6. Regular Agenda <br /> a. Renewal of Management Services Agreement for the Piedmont Food Processing Center <br /> The Board renewed a two-year Management Services Agreement for Piedmont Food Processing <br /> 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 /> Travis Myren made the following presentation: <br />