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f. RFP Award: Graphic Design, Cartography and Production of a Map of <br /> Bicycle Routes in Orange County <br /> The Board considered awarding RFP's for Graphic Design and cartography to develop <br /> a map of designated bicycle routes in Orange County to R+M, Inc. of Cary, North Carolina <br /> (Graphic Design) at a total cost of $42,000 for 20,000 maps and Simpson Maps of Concord, <br /> North Carolina (Cartography) for a total of $8,000; and authorizing the Purchasing Director to <br /> execute the necessary paperwork. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that she sent an email on this to Karen Lincoln to say that <br /> this map was drawn up in 2002 and it is not the same as the regional bike plan. She would like <br /> to see an updated map but staff cannot get a copy of the map for various reasons. <br /> Chair Jacobs agreed about seeing the map before voting on it. <br /> Transportation Planner Karen Lincoln said that the basic work on the map was done in <br /> 2002, and since then staff has worked with DOT. There is a working map for the committee. <br /> A copy of the working map will be provided to each Commissioner at the next agenda. <br /> All agreed. <br /> L Resolution Endorsing Taste of Hope Program <br /> The Board considered a resolution endorsing and encouraging participation in the <br /> Taste of Hope customer assistance program sponsored by the Orange Water and Sewer <br /> Authority (OWASA) and the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service. <br /> Chair Jacobs recognized the two OWASA representatives. <br /> Fred Battle from OWASA said that this program is administered by the Inter-Faith <br /> Council. This program helps people that cannot afford to pay for water and sewer to cover <br /> their costs by donors. Interested donors can call or email the OWASA office. Interested <br /> donors can also go to the Inter-Faith Council to sign up. He asked the County Commissioners <br /> to consider endorsing this program. <br /> Joy Pressler said that this is a difficult time for Orange County residents who live from <br /> check to check. Only 5% of the customers participate in the Taste of Home program. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Foushee to <br /> approve a resolution, which is incorporated by reference, endorsing and encouraging <br /> participation in the Taste of Hope customer assistance program sponsored by the Orange <br /> Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) and the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> o. Board of Commissioners Meeting Calendar for Year 2009 <br /> The Board considered final approval of the regular meeting schedule for the Board of <br /> County Commissioners for calendar year 2009. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that last year there were three budget work sessions after <br /> the budget public hearing and she thinks that there should be four. <br /> Laura Blackmon said that she would be giving the County's Operating Budget on May <br /> 12th and the full budget on May 191h. There will be four work sessions where the Board will <br /> have the full budget. She said that another work session could be added later. <br /> Chair Jacobs suggested keeping the regular work session on June 11th and make it a <br /> budget work session if needed. <br /> Commissioner Gordon wants to approve the budget before the last meeting in June. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Foushee, seconded by Commissioner Carey to <br /> give final approval of the regular meeting schedule for the Board of County Commissioners for <br /> calendar year 2009, with the addition of the June 11th work session. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />