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42 <br /> b. Change in BOCC Meeting Schedule for 2026 <br /> The Board approved a change to the meeting schedule for the Board of Commissioners for <br /> calendar year 2026. <br /> c. Proclamation Declaring February 24, 2026, as Spay Neuter Day in Orange County <br /> The Board approved a proclamation officially proclaiming February 24, 2026, as " Spay Neuter <br /> Day" in Orange County. <br /> d. Proposed Additions to Animal Services Fee Schedule for Community Animal Clinic & <br /> Purchasable Collars & Leashes <br /> The Board approved fees associated with the launch of the Orange County Community Animal <br /> Clinic and to approve modest charges for the sale of collars and leashes to support Animal <br /> Services programs. These fees support cost recovery for supplies and services, promote <br /> responsible pet ownership, and ensure the continued sustainability of community programs. <br /> e. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Amendment #7 <br /> The Board approved budget, grant, and capital project ordinance amendments for Fiscal Year <br /> 2025-26. <br /> f. Contract Renewal — Murray's Landscape Maintenance and Horticultural Services <br /> The Board approved a contract renewal with Murray's Landscape Maintenance and Horticultural <br /> Services for maintenance and upkeep of grounds at County buildings. <br /> g. Resolution of Approval — Acceptance of Donation of Triangle Land Conservancy <br /> Property (Penny) <br /> The Board adopted a resolution approving the acceptance by Orange County of a 0.3-acre parcel <br /> of land to be donated by Triangle Land Conservancy. <br /> h. Approval of Budget Amendment #7-A to Fund the Reimbursement to the Town of <br /> Carrboro for the Completion of Drakeford Library Complex and Two Facility <br /> Improvements <br /> The Board approved Budget Amendment #7-A to fund a reimbursement to the Town of Carrboro <br /> for the completion of the Drakeford Library Complex and to also fund two (2)facility improvements. <br /> i. Approval of Duke Energy Easement for the Construction and Maintenance of <br /> Underground Power Lines on County Property Leased to TowerCo <br /> The Board approved an easement with Duke Energy for the construction and maintenance of <br /> underground power lines for a communications tower being built by TowerCo on property leased <br /> from the County, and authorize the County Manager to sign the easement documents, after final <br /> review by the County Attorney. <br /> j. Resolution Amending the 2020 Affordable Housing Bond/CIP Funding for Homestead <br /> Gardens <br /> The Board approved a resolution amending the 2020 Bond/Capital Investment Plan (CIP) awards <br /> to allow for more straightforward contracting for the Homestead Gardens project. Staff is <br /> proposing to change the recipient of $1.5M in funding from the Center for Community Self-Help <br /> to a combination of CASA and Community Home Trust. <br /> k. Approval of Amendments to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners <br /> Advisory Board Policy <br /> The Board approved amendments to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners <br /> Advisory Board Policy (Advisory Board Policy) as discussed and requested during the January <br /> 16, 2026 Board Retreat, and approve other non-substantive amendments. <br /> I. Approval of Updated Draft BOCC Rules of Procedure <br /> The Board approved updated draft BOCC Rules of Procedure. <br /> m. Boards and Commissions —Appointments <br /> The Board approved the Boards and Commissions appointments as reviewed and discussed <br /> during the February 10, 2026 Work Session. <br />