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2 <br /> The agreement with Pisgah Energy is for the feasibility professional services to assess the <br /> facilities for solar, either on the roof or canopy systems . If approved , Orange County will serve as <br /> the fiscal agent , utilizing County funds to initiate the project . The Town would reimburse the <br /> County up to $24 , 750 ( $23 , 460 plus $ 1 , 290 in reimbursable expenses ) within 30 days of receiving <br /> the completed solar feasibility study . <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT : The BOCC approved funding in prior years for the professional services <br /> for Orange County' s solar feasibility study . The total cost of the project including the Town of <br /> Hillsborough ' s portion is $ 111 , 920 plus reimbursable expenses not to exceed $4 , 720 . This budget <br /> amendment recognizes revenues from the Town of Hillsborough , authorizes additional expense <br /> authority of $ 24 , 750 , and updates the following project ordinance . <br /> Solar Photovoltaic ($24, 750) - Project # 10090 <br /> Revenues for this fund : <br /> Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26 <br /> FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised <br /> Alternative Financing $ 779 , 559 $0 $779 , 559 <br /> Contribution from Hillsborough $0 $24 , 750 $24 , 750 <br /> Total Funding $779 , 559 $24, 750 $ 8049309 <br /> Appropriated for this fund : <br /> Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26 <br /> FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised <br /> Project Expenditures $779 , 559 $24 , 750 $ 804 , 309 <br /> Total Costs $779 , 559 $24, 750 $ 804, 309 <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN , This item supports : <br /> • GOAL 1 : ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLIMATE ACTION <br /> OBJECTIVE 2 . Invest in our infrastructure to reduce the environmental impact of the <br /> County fleet/facilities and improve safety . <br /> OBJECTIVE 3 . Improve educational opportunities for County Staff and community <br /> members on climate action and available resources to advance climate action projects , by <br /> working with our local jurisdictions to support their climate action plans . <br /> RECOMMENDATION ( S ) : The Manager recommends that the Board : <br /> 1 ) Approve the Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU ) between Orange County and the <br /> Town of Hillsborough for a Solar Feasibility Study of properties owned by the Town of <br /> Hillsborough ; <br /> 2 ) Authorize the County Manager to execute the MOU , subject to final review by the County <br /> Attorney , and any subsequent amendments on behalf of the Board ; <br /> 3 ) Authorize the County Manager to execute a Professional Services Contract with Pisgah <br /> Energy and written exemption from North Carolina General Statute 143 -64 . 31 , subject to <br /> final review by the County Attorney , and any subsequent amendments on behalf of the <br /> Board ; and <br /> 4 ) Approve Budget Amendment *3 A to provide for the receipt of revenue from the Town of <br /> Hillsborough , the additional expense authorization of $ 24 , 750 , and the total cost of the <br /> project . <br />