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4 <br /> b. Non-residential uses (focus on low intensity commercial and services uses); <br /> c. Community support uses; <br /> d. Open space and recreation; <br /> e. Landscaping and buffering; and <br /> f. Utilities; <br /> 3) Master Planning — School and Recreation Site, including an executive summary and an <br /> elementary/flex school site feasibility and suitability assessment for use by the Chapel Hill- <br /> Carrboro City Schools; and <br /> 4) Connectivity Framework, including an assessment of Prepare a transportation connectivity <br /> exhibit, a professional opinion of probable construction costs, and an estimation of likely <br /> impacts to the existing transportation network. <br /> Both Gensler/VHB and T&H are obligated to work cooperatively on this project, and, while <br /> contracted to Orange County, understand that the commitment is to provide a Greene Tract <br /> Master Plan that is agreeable to the Town of Carrboro and the Town of Chapel Hill as well. <br /> Project Presentation: The consultant will be required to provide biweekly updates to Orange <br /> County, participation at up to four meetings/workshops, and presentation at a joint meeting of the <br /> three owners and governing bodies, as well as other meetings Orange County directs it to attend. <br /> Other community stakeholders represented in both the 2021 Greene Tract ILA and on the <br /> Steering Committee may be invited to participate and comment at such meetings, at the discretion <br /> of the property owners. <br /> T&H requested modifications to the standard allocation of risks within the contract. Planning & <br /> Inspections Director Cy Stober negotiated terms deemed acceptable, but the contract now utilizes <br /> the American Institute of Architects' professional standards for both ensuring expediency of <br /> services rendered and standards of care, specifies what products may be used by the County <br /> beyond the project's scope, and alters Orange County's indemnification protections. The County <br /> Attorney's Office has reviewed and authorized for the contract to move forward for Board <br /> consideration as proposed. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: Orange County allocated $367,000 for Greene Tract costs in the FY 2023- <br /> 24 Budget. The consulting cost proposal to complete the Greene Tract Master Plan Design <br /> Services as presented in the scope of work is $155,000. The Greene Tract Community Services <br /> contract with Gensler is $244,800. This creates a total project cost of $399,800. <br /> Based on the 2021 Green Tract Interlocal Agreement, the Towns shall reimburse funds to the <br /> County based on the adopted cost share agreement of 43% - Orange County, 43% - Chapel Hill, <br /> and 14% - Carrboro. Per the approved cost-share agreement for Greene Tract expenses, the <br /> resulting total financial impact to Orange County will be $14,104 funded by County Capital <br /> Reserves after it is reimbursed for costs by the municipal partners. <br /> Budget Amendment #5-A increases the General Fund authorization by $32,800 and County <br /> Capital Reserve by $14,104. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are associated <br /> with this item: <br />