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30 <br /> Commissioner Bedford requested that environmental considerations include noise and <br /> environmental justice issues, suggesting consultation with experts, including the Southern <br /> Environmental Law Center. <br /> Commissioner Greene mentioned Loudoun County's experience with data centers <br /> generating substantial property tax revenue from computer equipment, but warned against <br /> reliance on single revenue sources, given other negative impacts. <br /> Vice-Chair Fowler noted that data centers aren't addressed in the current UDO and should <br /> be considered in the comprehensive plan update. <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 /> A motion was made by Vice-Chair Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Greene, to approve <br /> the consent agenda. <br /> Commissioner Greene commented on the Transit Employee Appreciation Week <br /> proclamation, noting that Orange County's fixed routes are currently fare-free for the year. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> a. Minutes for February 3, 2026 Business Meetinq and February 10, 2026 Work Session <br /> The Board approved the minutes for the February 3, 2026 Business Meeting and February 10, <br /> 2026 Work Session. <br /> b. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Releases/Refunds <br /> The Board adopted a resolution to release motor vehicle property tax values for four(4)taxpayers <br /> with a total of four (4) bills that will result in a reduction of revenue. <br /> c. Property Tax Releases/Refunds <br /> The Board adopted a resolution to release property tax values for eight (8) taxpayers with a total <br /> of nine (9) bills that will result in a reduction of revenue. <br /> d. Late Applications for Property Tax Exemption/Exclusion <br /> The Board approved two (2) untimely applications for exemption/exclusion from ad valorem <br /> taxation for two (2) bills for the 2025 tax year. <br /> e. Try Transit Week and Transit Employee Appreciation Day Proclamation <br /> The Board approved a proclamation recognizing the week of March 16, 2026 as Try Transit Week <br /> in Orange County and March 18, 2026 as Transit Employee Appreciation Day. <br /> f. World Water Day Proclamation <br /> The Board approved a proclamation designating March 22, 2026 as World Water Day in Orange <br /> County. <br /> g. Orange County Creek Week 2026 Proclamation <br /> The Board approved a proclamation declaring March 21-29, 2026, as "Orange County Creek <br /> Week". <br />