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21 <br /> Kirk Vaughn explained that the joint ILA needs some sort of sunset, and new ILAs with <br /> each of those three towns can be negotiated. <br /> John Roberts reiterated that the agreement requires a 12-month notice for termination, <br /> which would be necessary in order to pursue new agreements. <br /> Kirk Vaughn said the termination could be set now in order to pursue the separate ILAs, <br /> and discussions about revenue is a separate conversation that can happen over a longer period. <br /> Chair Hamilton reiterated her desire for there to be conversations with the towns. <br /> Commissioner McKee arrived at 8:37 pm. <br /> A motion was made by Chair Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Bedford, to: <br /> 1) authorize the Tax Administrator and Budget Director to begin discussions with Chapel <br /> Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough on the current ILA and potential actions to meet the <br /> County's costs related to billing and collecting taxes for the municipalities, and the <br /> possibility of replacing the current joint ILA with separate ILAs that follow a shorter <br /> expiration schedule; <br /> 2) direct the Tax Office and Budget Director to report back to the Board after discussions <br /> with the three towns in April 2026; and <br /> 3) authorize the Tax Administrator and Budget Director to initiate discussions with the <br /> cities of Durham and Mebane, and with the pending expiration of those respective <br /> agreements, direct staff to present the Board with proposed amendments extending <br /> the agreements or with new ILAs with the two jurisdictions. <br /> Vice-Chair Fowler asked about the hesitation with proposing an increased fee as part of <br /> the motion. <br /> Commissioner Bedford said she thinks it's better not to right now because they don't have <br /> data to show what the increase should be. <br /> Chair Hamilton agreed with Commissioner Bedford. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 7. Reports <br /> None. <br /> 8. Consent Agenda <br /> • Removal of Any Items from Consent Agenda <br /> • Approval of Remaining Consent Agenda <br /> • Discussion and Approval of the Items Removed from the Consent Agenda <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott removed items 8-f and 8-g from the consent agenda. <br /> A motion was made by Vice-Chair Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Carter, to approve <br /> the remaining consent agenda. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott said she isn't opposed to selling county-owned property, but <br /> she is concerned about the valuation and selling process. She said she isn't comfortable with <br /> selling property based on an internal appraisal and a single offer. <br />