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3 <br /> period, GoTriangle was to study the program and work with partners to finalize and approve the <br /> program framework. The framework has not been adopted, and input from Durham County staff, <br /> supported by Orange County staff, has not been integrated. <br /> One of the concerns raised by County staff is that all routes operated by GoTriangle in Orange <br /> County are either supported by vehicle rental tax proceeds or fully funded through County <br /> Transit Tax proceeds. The request for TAP funding does not specify what routes Transit Tax <br /> funds would be used for which creates the opportunity for GoTriangle to receive TAP subsidies <br /> for services already being paid for by County Transit Tax revenue. <br /> The Orange Staff Working Group voted 6-4, with Orange County and Triangle West <br /> Transportation Planning Organization voting against, to advance the Route 800 and TAP <br /> amendments to Board of Orange County Commissioners. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: The amendments impact for FY26 is $73,235 on the approved FY26 <br /> Orange County Annual Work Program. The additional expenditures are not included in the <br /> FY2026-27 Work Plan (Agenda Item 6-f) because they cannot be financially sustained next fiscal <br /> year given other recommended investments. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board reject amendment #1 <br /> amendment#3 as these expenditures represent ongoing operating expenses that are not carried <br /> forward in the FY2026-27 Annual Work Program. <br /> The Manager recommends approval of amendment #2 to reallocate funds between operating <br /> and capital expenses as this amendment does not have a net financial impact in either the FY26 <br /> Work Plan or the future FY27 Work Plan. <br />