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RESOLUTION OF AGREEMENT
REGARDING SATELLITE ANNEXATIONS
The Resolution of Agreement is entered into the ~~ day of '5~,,`„~ ,
1999, by and between the City of Mebane (City) and Orange County (County).
WHEREAS, the City of Mebane is located primarily within Alamance County but
does have the eastern portion of its jurisdiction and extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ)
within Orange County; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mebane and Orange County herein acknowledge that
joint planning and communication are important facets of quality development and
effective government; and
WHEREAS, satellite annexations within Orange County by the City of Mebane
are a concern of the Board of County Commissioners and their residents; and
WHEREAS, the passage of this resolution is in the best interests of the citizens of
the City and County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that. the aforementioned parties do
agree to the following element of joint planning and interest.
Section 1. Satellite Annexation
The General Assembly of North Carolina has determined that
under certain narrowly defined circumstances, cities in North
Carolina may exercise the power of annexation as to satellite areas
not. located contiguous to a City's primary corporate limits.
Nothing contained herein shall be construed or interpreted to limit
the ability of the City of Mebane to exercise these powers granted
to cities by the Legislature. Recognizing that Orange County
currently exercises zoning control throughout the County in areas
not regulated by cities, the City of Mebane acknowledges that
legitimate interests of Orange County require that the County have
an input in the decision making process when Mebane considers
satellite annexations within Orange County.
Section 2. Process
Upon receipt of a request for satellite annexation, the City will
forward such request to the County prior to taking any action on
said request. The City will not take further action on said request
until the County has had an opportunity to review the proposed
satellite annexation and forward its comments with respect to same
to the City. If no comments are received within sixty (60) days,
the City may proceed without further consulting with the County.
The City will take the comments of the County into consideration
when .exercising its legislative functions .with respect to a request
for satellite annexation.
Section 3. Effective Date
The effective date of this Resolution of Agreement shall be the
date whereby both signatures are finally affixed and it shall remain
in full force and effect until modified or terminated by either party.
Attested to by the undersigned:
Alice M. Gordon, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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G endel Stephensa ,Mayor
City of Mebane '