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39 <br /> Fee StudyBackground <br /> Qualitative Factors for Subsidizing Fees <br /> MGT Model has provided the required cost to achieve 100% cost recovery in program areas, but <br /> the County needs to consider other factors to set policy. Presentation will include staff <br /> considerations on the following factors that could recommend subsidizing fees: <br /> • Community Benefit — Some types of fee activity are broadly expected to have significant county subsidy, <br /> like classes for youth and seniors. <br /> • Demand Impact — A high fee may diminish demand for a county service, resulting in lower utilization and <br /> lower fee recovery for staff time. <br /> • User Impact — A high fee may cause an unwanted hardship for the fee user, that could lead to decisions <br /> that are unwanted by the county. <br /> • Peer Comparison — The MGT report includes peer comparisons to five other similar county or municipal <br /> governments. <br /> • Strategic Alignment — A fee activity that is prioritized through the Board of County Commissioner's <br /> Strategic Plan could be subsidized to encourage usage. <br /> • Targeted Subsidy — In addition to subsidizing the fee for all users, the county can further subsidize some <br /> specific users for fees to ensure program is available to those with the highest need. <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> 5 NORTH CAROLINA <br />