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Aft ® 003 eoo~ A PG~F 587 that two census blocks in the Dreamland Mobile Home Park had been left out of the data due to processing errors. He asked that the board approve a resolution asking that The U.S. Census Bureau add this updated information to the census address list for use in future statistical programs of the Census Bureau. After some discussion, Commissioner Paschal moved to approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has been informed that the Census 2000 Housing Unit Data shows that stfd 371050305005001 shows zero (0) housing units and stfid 371050305005000 shows only 89 housing units; and WHEREAS, these two census blocks contain Dreamland Mobile Home Park and surrounding area; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners believes that such figures are erroneous and directed that the Planning Department make a study of the area and prepare a report of its findings as to the correct number of housing units in said census block; and WHEREAS, the Planning Department has submitted its report to the Board of Commissioners and the Board is of the opinion that the discrepancy between the Housing Unit Data and the Planning Department's findings justifies a challenge to the reporting Housing Unit Data. NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Board of Commissioners of Lee County, North Carolina, that the Chairnan is authorized and directed to submit for and on behalf of the County, a challenge to The U.S. Census Bureau with respect to the number of housing units reported in stfid 371050305005001 and stfid 371050305005000 and to submit as the basis for said challenge the materials and report prepared by the Planning Department. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lenunond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Sauls Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. County Manager William Cowan asked that the board consider appropriating additional funding to the Lee County Library for fiscal year 2001-2002. He told the board that according to the State Library's Maintenance of Effort (MOE), operational funds from local government sources must be at least equal to the amount budgeted the previous year. If the MOE is not met, the State library will reduce State Aid proportionately. He told the board that if $2,229 were put in their budget, they would be able to receive their full State Aid allocation. Commissioner Reives moved to approve the addition of $2,229 to the Lee County Library for FY 2001-2002. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: 3