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11 <br /> Michael Hughes said the OWASA Charter says capital projects cannot be extended <br /> outside of service area, and her question would be better answered by Planning. <br /> Vice-Chair Fowler added that it was her understanding that OWASA provides service, it <br /> must be scaled to the property in question and cannot be more than is necessary. She said the <br /> thought of building larger infrastructure for others to tap into is confusing to her. <br /> Michael Hughes said any service extension would be appropriately sized for anyone <br /> upstream. <br /> Going back to the rate increase, Chair Hamilton pointed out that the implemented increase <br /> was to prepare for both the Clearwell and PFAS projects. She asked if there will be an amended <br /> fee now that one is deferred. <br /> Stephen Winters said OWASA is in the process of determining how much pressure will be <br /> relieved by deferment and how that will impact rates. <br /> Chair Hamilton asked about the outcome of OWASA's discussion with residents who were <br /> concerned about the flooding of Morgan Creek. <br /> Johnny Randall said the meeting was at University Lake Dam with different stakeholders <br /> represented. At the meeting, OWASA explained that proper procedures were followed, but there <br /> was a question about who is responsible for notifying surrounding properties of flooding. He said <br /> Carrboro Emergency partners hold that responsibility, and USGS gauging stations above and <br /> below the dam will inform them of emergencies. He added that in the case of Tropical Storm <br /> Chantal, it happened incredibly fast. <br /> 5. Public Hearings <br /> None. <br /> 6. Regular Agenda <br /> a. FY26 Q2 Annual Work Program Amendments for Transit <br /> The Board considered FY26 Quarter 2 (Q2)Amendments to the Annual Work Program (AWP) <br /> for transit. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Orange County Staff Working Group (SWG) held a special meeting on <br /> Friday, October 31, 2025, to consider proposed amendments to the Annual Work Program. <br /> Agencies submitted amendments to the Staff Working Group which were subsequently distributed <br /> for public comment. No public comments were received. <br /> The Staff Working Group recommended that the BOCC approve the attached AWP FY26 Q2 <br /> amendments as a slate. <br /> 1. GoTriangle: Service Planning Staff <br /> GoTriangle has requested $37,908 to replace existing approved funding from GoTriangle and <br /> Wake Transit with Orange County Transit funding. <br /> The approved cost-sharing table for GoTriangle staff is as shown below: <br /> GOTRIANGLE I ORANGE I WAKE I DURHAM <br /> Transit Services Planning 65% 0% 35% 0% <br /> Manager <br /> Senior Transit Service Scheduler 65% 0% 35% 0% <br /> Transit Service Planner II 65% 0% 35% 0% <br /> Transit Service Planner 65% 0% 35% 0% <br /> Total 2.6 FTEs 1.4 FTEs <br />