The Orange County Board of Commissioners conducted a business meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The agenda included the items below. The following is a brief summary of the Board’s actions. This summary should not be viewed as official minutes.
MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
5. Public Hearings
a. Public Hearing and Resolution for Orange County to Participate in the North Carolina Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C-PACE) Program
The Board held a public hearing, received public comment, closed the public hearing, and adopted a Resolution for Orange County to Participate in the North Carolina Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C-PACE) Program. (Unanimous)
6. Regular Agenda
a. Review of Design Options for the Crisis Diversion Facility
The Board reviewed design options and associated project budgets for the Crisis Diversion Facility, selected a preferred option, and directed the Manager to finalize the design with the architect and construction manager in order to prepare a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for Board consideration in late 2025. (Unanimous)
b. Discussion of the Draft School Construction Interlocal Agreement
The Board discussed and provided feedback to the Manager on the draft School Construction Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with both School Districts.
7. Reports
a. Update on Revaluation Appeals and Neighborhood Reviews
The Board received an update on the status of property tax appeals and neighborhood level reviews following the 2025 revaluation.
8. Consent Agenda (All items approved)
a. Minutes for September 16, 2025 Business Meeting and September 25, 2025 Joint Meeting with Schools
b. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Amendment #3
c. Memorandum of Understanding Between Orange County and Town of Hillsborough for the Solar Feasibility Study, and Approval of Budget Amendment #3-A
d. Approval of an Amendment to the Freedom House FY 2024-25 Contract for Opioid Funding
e. Approval of the North Carolina Arts Council Grant Contract for the 2025-26 Grassroots Arts Program
f. Authorization for County Manager to Sign the State Bureau of Investigation Non-Criminal Justice Access Agreement
g. Approval of Amendments to the Orange County Code of Ordinances Section 28 – Personnel Regarding Law Enforcement Special Separation Allowance
h. Boards and Commissions – Appointments
