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The Board considered authorizing the County Manager to execute a change order in the amount of$128,600 for the field lighting to be installed at Northern Park. Chair Jacobs said that he assumes that this lighting will be sensitive to the neighborhood. Parks and Recreation Director Lori Taft said that it is in compliance with regulations and it is very good technology. It will be tested before it is operated. Chair Jacobs asked if there was any buffer planned. Lori Taft said that there is a large berm and a wall. There is a plan to have a buffer, but after the project is complete. Chair Jacobs suggested talking with the neighbors to make sure that there are no concerns that have not been addressed. A motion was made by Chair Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve authorizing the County Manager to execute a change order in the amount of$128,600 for the field lighting to be installed at Northern Park; and authorize the Manager to execute this and future change orders, as may be needed, to the extent of the capital project ordinance. VOTE: UNANIMOUS H. Ratification of Grants Submittals to Golden LEAF Foundation and North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund for the Piedmont Value-Added Shared-Use Food & Agricultural Processing Center The Board considered ratifying the August 1, 2008 submissions of grant proposals to the Golden LEAF Foundation and the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund for implementation of the November 2007 feasibility report for the Piedmont Value-Added Shared-Use Food & Agricultural Processing Center. Commissioner Gordon said that she is supportive of this grant, but she asked about the overall intent of what Orange County is going to request for reimbursement or if there are any commitments financially. Noah Rannells said that in the past the Board of County Commissioners has asked for an agreement on fiscal support to be worked out. One representative at least from the Board of County Commissioners of Orange, Chatham, Alamance, and Durham along with senior staff have met once since the last time this was brought before the Board, and that item is still being worked out. He said that, in the grant proposals, there is no commitment whatsoever on what reimbursement there might be to the County and how that is being worked out. Other counties are trying to do their best in providing in-kind services. Commissioner Gordon asked if there is any kind of agreement among the entities to cover what the grants will not cover. Noah Rannells said that discussions are continuing with the stakeholders and they are moving toward a 501(c) 3 non-profit, as the Board voted and approved this transition. As that occurs during the next 6-12 months, it will be identifying the costs that are needed to open the center and balancing those with the available funds. Chair Jacobs said that the County is still waiting on Representative Price's help. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve ratifying the August 1, 2008 submissions of grant proposals to the Golden LEAF Foundation and the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund for implementation of the November 2007 feasibility report for the Piedmont Value-Added Shared-Use Food &Agricultural Processing Center. Noah Rannells made reference to item jj — Breeze Farm Grant, which was not pulled off the agenda, and said that Dr. Fletcher Barber asked that he invite the Board and the public to come next Tuesday to the open house for the Breeze Farm. The plan is to serve local food and apprentice farmers will be on-site.