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38 <br /> Travis Myren said there is an increase to the transit tax. He said that they receive <br /> reimbursement for services like mobility on demand. He said that they are also recommending <br /> $50,000 to offset the cost of a bicycle and pedestrian plan, temporary staffing, software, and <br /> additional services to county departments. <br /> Slide #59 <br /> FY2024-25 Recommended Budget <br /> • Questions? <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> 59 NORTH CAROLINA <br /> Chair Bedford said the Durham Chapel-Hill Metropolitan Planning Organization <br /> (DCHMPO) adopted the 70-corridor study earlier in the day. <br /> Commissioner Fowler asked a question about on page 187. She said there is a request <br /> for funds for trails planning but the County Manager did not recommend any funding. She asked <br /> if funds could be used for that. <br /> Travis Myren said it was coming from existing funds this year so that is why. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked if the county spends the social justice fund down each <br /> year. <br /> Travis Myren said they typically don't spend it down each year, but the $13,000 <br /> recommended is new but the base is the continuation. He said that is used but not always spent <br /> down to zero. <br /> Commissioner McKee said one reason not to spend the social justice fund down is to have <br /> funds there in case something pops up. <br /> Chair Bedford said there was one really cold winter and there was a budget amendment <br /> so that they could help people fund high electricity bills. <br /> Vice-Chair Greene said those examples came up during the year. <br /> Chair Bedford said there is a balancing there too. <br /> Commissioner McKee said they've used it to help in a particular area. <br /> Chair Bedford reminded the Board to submit budget amendments to the County Manager <br /> by 5 pm on May 29, 2024. She said there is a budget public hearing on Thursday, May 30 at <br /> Southern Human Services Center. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said that at the budget public hearing she will list all of the <br /> amendments that have been submitted. She said on June 6, the Board will vote on those <br /> amendments and approve an intent to adopt resolution. She said each person will go over their <br /> amendments and explain why they have requested them. <br /> Chair Bedford thanked all the staff in attendance. <br />