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/.4 nec'' 24 further stated that Foreign Trade Zones are designated sites licensed by the United States Foreign - Trade Zones (FTZ) Board at which special Customs procedures may be used for foreign goods. The activities in a zone offset Customs advantages available to overseas producers who compete with producers located in the United States. The program has existed since 1934 and continues to thrive and change to better meet the needs of American companies to compete in the global economy. As Grantee of FTZ #93, Triangle J Council of Governments currently administers General Purpose zones in Wake County. FTZ #93 can serve an area within 60 miles or 90 minutes driving time from the US Customs Port of Entry for RDU. Three general - purposes zone sites are approved with two presently activated. FTZ #93 was established under the "Traditional Zone Framework ". Triangle J member counties include Wake, Durham, Orange, Chatham, Lee, Johnston and Moore. After discussion, Commissioner Parks moved to approve a letter of support to Triangle J Council of Governments in reference to the Foreign Trade Zone #93. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered the FY 2011 -12 Budget Ordinance. After discussion of revised changes made to the budget earlier in the meeting, Commissioner Parks moved to approve the FY 2011 -12 Budget Ordinance, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Assistant County Manager /Finance Director Lisa Minter presented the Monthly Financial Report for month ending May 31, 2011. No action was taken. County Manager John Crumpton presented a budget amendment to clean up various budget items that was not available when the agenda packages were delivered on June 15` After discussion, Commissioner Oldham moved to approve budget amendment # 06/20/11/19, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows; Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. County Manager John Crumpton stated that with the adoption of the FY 2011 -12 budget, three employees would be riffed but would be offered current open vacancies before final letters are given out. With no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner Parks moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: None