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28 <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS: <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Carter, to <br /> close the public hearing. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Vice-Chair Hamilton asked if the county match is already funded. <br /> Jamael Wiley said the funds and the match will be budgeted in FY27. <br /> Vice-Chair Hamilton clarified that the budget would have to be approved. <br /> Jamael Wiley said yes. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Vice-Chair Hamilton, to <br /> approve the 5311 Administrative grant application for $219,202 with a local match total of <br /> $32,881, the 5310 Operating grant application for$500,000 with a local match total of$250,000, <br /> the 5339/5311 Combined Capital grant application for $155,500 with a local match total of <br /> $15,500; and approved and authorized the Chair and staff to sign the FY 2027 Program <br /> Resolution (Attachment 1) and FY 2027 Local Share Certification (Attachment 2) and give the <br /> Chair Bedford the authority to sign the resolution on behalf of the Board. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 6. Regular Agenda <br /> a. Amendment to the Network Development Agreement for Broadband Deployment with <br /> Lumos to Extend the Project Deadlines and Revise Passings <br /> This item was removed from the agenda. <br /> b. Orange County Land Use Plan 2050 — Board Request for Additional Information <br /> The Board received an updated draft presentation schedule for the Board to receive additional <br /> background information requested for the drafting of the Land Use Plan 2050 and made a <br /> decision on potential costs associated with guest presenters, Clarion's attendance during <br /> presentations, and any meeting facilitation services. <br /> BACKGROUND: This item was presented at the August 26, 2025 BOCC meeting and <br /> continued to this meeting. <br /> At its April 8, 2025 Work Session, the Board reviewed a draft schedule for receiving <br /> presentations from County staff and guest presenters. In response, the calendar preference <br /> was for staff to schedule agenda items through November and possibly beyond, to receive the <br /> information. <br /> Subsequently, Planning staff has coordinated with the Clerk's and Manager's Offices to <br /> schedule items on BOCC work session agendas and add two half-day retreats to the Board's <br /> meeting calendar. Attachment 1 is an updated schedule for the Board to receive the information <br /> requested. Presentations are proposed for work sessions on September 9, October 14, and <br /> November 11, 2025; and at half-day retreats scheduled for November 14 and November 21, <br /> 2025. The subject matter to be addressed at each meeting may be modified based on the time <br /> required to execute the contracts associated with independent expert presenters, lead time <br /> required for preparation, and availability to attend on scheduled meeting dates. <br />