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Todd Jones said that half of the $700,000 is earmarked for central permitting and a significant amount is earmarked for networking equipment, the majority of which will go into the new facilities to bring them online and into the network. Another portion is for server replacement. A fairly modest amount is for PC replacement, and a small amount to provide the two additional County Commissioners with technology packages. Commissioner Foushee would like to see the draft strategic plan. Library Services: Chair Jacobs asked if the Town of Hillsborough made a contribution this year and Library Services Director Brenda Stephens said yes, at the same level. Orange Public Transportation: Commissioner Gordon made reference to page 3-121 and asked if what is happening with the budget affects the service of OPT. Jerry Passmore said that the $41,000 in the temporary account is the most dramatic impact in providing continued service. He has been hiring two or three retired drivers on a temporary basis rather than hiring a permanent person. This is the most critical thing that affects him. More and more people want to use this service rather than drive cars because of the gas costs. He is trying to be efficient. He needs the flexibility of having several temporary drivers. Commissioner Gordon asked how much was cut out of the temporary funds budget and Jerry Passmore said $40,000. Chair Jacobs asked if the fee increases proposed would offset some of the $40,000 and Jerry Passmore said that it would offset some, but he is anticipating an increased demand. Commissioner Gordon asked about the OPT-TTA route and how long ago it has been since the hourly cost has been evaluated and how much he charges Triangle Transit. Jerry Passmore said that he evaluated it last year, but he can reevaluate it. Commissioner Gordon said that the hourly rate that OPT is charging is a lot less than anyone else, <~nd it should be evaluated. Parks and Recreation: Chair Jacobs said that he does not see RPAC in the list. Parks and Recreation Director Lori Taft said that it is not in there because there are no costs associated with it. Chair Jacobs said to list it because every other department lists the advisory board that it works with. Chair Jacobs said that there is no money associated with any of the festivals. He asked for a list of all of the festivals, the attendance, and how much they cost to implement. Chair Jacobs made reference to page 3-124, "provide in-house mowing and/or operations at New Hope, Millhouse, Twin Creeks, River Park, and Hollow Rock properties." He would like to see if the farmers would want to mow the properties in exchange for the hay. Lori Taft said that this is already done. The County only does mowing around the housing and grounds only. Public Works: Chair Jacobs made reference to page 3-143 and the buildings with increases in operations. He asked about the Solid Waste Operation Center. Public Works Director Wilbert McAdoo said that this operates out of the enterprise fund, and there is no budget for it. Chair Jacobs asked about mowers and if fuel-efficient mowers are considered. Wilbert McAdoo said that they look at the demands of projects. Chair Jacobs made reference to page 3-145 and asked if there is a strategic plan for Public Works and vehicles and maintenance.