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.ORANGE GROVE 10 <br /> 'FIREmt.` <br /> Orange Grove Fire Department <br /> 6800 Orange Grove Rd Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> April 14, 2026 <br /> Gary Donaldson, CFO <br /> Orange County Administration Department <br /> 131 W Margaret Ln. <br /> Hillsborough,NC 27278 <br /> Reference: Information requested from April 7 meeting <br /> Subject: Orange Grove Fire Responses <br /> Resident concern that there was no prior community awareness (lack of transparency)with <br /> no meaningful communication to district residents about the project's purpose, budget, or <br /> progress <br /> Response: We understand and respect residents' interest in the purpose,budget, and progress of <br /> Station 2, however, disagree with the claim that there was no prior community awareness or <br /> transparency. The department has used multiple, ongoing public channels to share information <br /> and invite participation, including public meetings, an active social media presence, the digital <br /> sign at the fire station, newspaper advertisements, open house, and community education events <br /> and breakfasts. In addition, our corporation membership has grown, and the addition of an active <br /> auxiliary program has expanded our ability to share information broadly within the district. <br /> Project communication timeline (high level): <br /> • 2023: The recommendation to work on Station 2 was presented in the department's 5- <br /> year plan. <br /> • Since 2023: The project has been included in annual budget requests. <br /> • July 2025: The project was presented at the annual meeting, including renderings. <br /> We remain committed to two-way communication. Residents are encouraged to attend meetings, <br /> follow our social media updates, and reach out directly with questions. Department information, <br /> including meeting materials and financial records, are available to residents upon request, and we <br /> will continue to use our existing outreach methods while also looking for additional ways to <br /> share project updates going forward. <br /> 1 <br />