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had conversations with the County Attorney about what would constitute a legally cogent document that could be used easily in the follow-up to increase registration. Chair Jacobs made reference to page 3-3 and asked about the reclaim rate and the percent of animals that were reported lost and then were reclaimed. Bob Marotto said that he would get the Board that information. Arts Commission: Chair Jacobs said that he would rather award Orange County artists, and not those outside of the County. He wants to have a conversation about this. Laura Blackmon said that Chair Jacobs is referring to commissioned arts, where an artist is commissioned to make a piece that will be installed in an Orange County facility. This is not about the arts grants. Board of County Commissioners: Chair Jacobs said that there is a search the Board will need to fund next year and the Board of County Commissioners' Contingency will need to come into play. Laura Blackmon said that she was looking to see if this could be funded out of attorney's costs. Board of Elections: Chair Jacobs made reference to page 3-33 and asked about federal money available for computerization. It was answered that the County requested and qualified for ten laptops in this current year. She had asked for 18 laptops. She is asking for half of the laptops in this fiscal year and the remaining in the next fiscal year. Commissioner Gordon asked about the cost to run a special election and it was answered $75-78,000. Economic Development: Chair Jacobs made reference to page 3-47, "increased advertising and contract service expenses of $22,000 for website redevelopment and new marketing initiatives to attract prospective businesses to Orange County." He asked what was meant by this. Economic Development Director Brad Broadwell said that it is imperative that Orange County have a better portal to the global business community to look at Orange County and the opportunities. He said that Orange County must rethink how it presents itself. The website is the one marketing tool that will brand the County and it is a critical element. Efland Sewer Fund: Chair Jacobs made reference to page 3-49 and the rate study. He said that it is such a small system, and the County has spent millions of dollars to upgrade the system, and it should not wait another fiscal year to start recouping some of the funds that are going to be required. He said that the taxpayers are subsidizing because of the reduced rate. He does not know what is taking so long. He would like to budget $61,000 as a subsidy and not $122,000. Commissioner Gordon supported this. She remembers discussing this and she wants to take a position on this and recoup some of the money. Laura Blackmon said that she can look at when the rate study was supposed to be done. Emergency Services: Chair Jacobs made reference to page 3-54 and the replacement of three response vehicles. He asked if there was a plan for replacing vehicles with fuel-efficient vehicles, alternative-fueled vehicles, lower horse-powered vehicles, etc. He asked if there was a plan to purchase these vehicles from Orange County dealers.