HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-01-1999 - 5dORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 1, 1999
Agenda Abstract
Item # _S-d
SUBJECT: Resolution of Support: Sen. Lee's SENATE BILL 1123 known as A Blue Ribbon
Commission To Address Growth, Infrastructure And Development Issues
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC HEARING: Yes _z_ No
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: Yes a 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 Boazd 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.
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RECOMMENDATION: Administration Recommends approval of the resolution.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 1123
REGARDING THE CREATION OF
A BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION TO ADDRESS GROWTH,
INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT ISSUES.
WHEREAS, Senator Howard Lee introduced a bill into the General Assembly of North
Carolina, Session 1999 known in short title as: Blue Ribbon Growth Study
Commission, and
WHEREAS, the Commission shall study growth, infrastructure, and development issues
and recommend initiatives to promote comprehensive and coordinated local,
regional, and State planning, facility financing, and growth management to:
(1) Promote efficient infrastructure provision;
(2) Preserve natural and cultural resources;
(3) Foster economic development;
(4) Ensure compatible land-use patterns;
(5) Develop walkable communities; and
(6) Enhance the quality of life for the citizens of North Carolina, and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of Orange County for the Board of
County Commissioners to support Senate Bill 1123.
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 Senate Bill 1123 entitled the Blue Ribbon Growth Study
Commission.
Section 2 -That this Resolution will become effective upon passage.
This, the ~ day of ,1uye. ,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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