HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-01-1999 - 5cORANGE COUNTY 1
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 1, 1999
Agenda Abstract
Item # -5_ C.,
SUBJECT: Resolution of Support: Rep. Hackney's HOUSE BILL 1098 known as An
Amendment To The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC HEARING: Yes _z_ No
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: Yes g No
ATTACHMENTS: INFORMATION CONTACT:
Craig N. Benedict, Planning Director X2592
Resolution
PHONE NUMBERS:
Hillsborough 732-8181
Mebane 227-2031
Durham 688-7331
Chapel Hill 967-9251
PURPOSE: To Support Proposed Bill entered into the General Assembly.
BACKGROUND: The Board of County Commissioner's at it's May 18`~ meeting discussed
aforesaid bill and asked for a resolution of support at their June 1 S` meeting.
See attached bill for additional information.
FISCAL IMPACT: To be determined.
RECOMMENDATION: Administration Recommends approval of the resolution.
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 1098
REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
SEDIMENTATION POLLUTION CONTROL ACT OF 1973.
WHEREAS, Representative Joe Hackney introduced House Bill 1098 into the General
Assembly of North Carolina, Session 1999 to amend the Sedimentation Act of
1973, and
WHEREAS, House Bill 1098 sets forth a process whereby draft erosion control plans
must be approved, denied or approved with conditions, by local government
consistent with state and federal laws, and
WHEREAS, House Bill 1098 adds two new subdivisions to the Sedimentation Act of
1973 to further refine the level of land disturbing activity requiring an erosion
control plan, and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of Orange County for the Board of
County Commissioners to support said bill.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Orange County to approve:
Section 1 -That the Board of County Commissioners of Orange County North
Carolina firmly supports House Bill 1098 to amend the Sedimentation Act of
1973.
Section 2 -That this Resolution will become effective upon passage.
This, the _~ day of ,~,,,~e,., ,1999.
Approved by the Orange County Board of Commissioners:
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Alice M. Gordon, Chair
Board of County Commissioners
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