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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: December 15, 1998
Subject: Economic Development Funding by the General Assembly
Department: County Manager
Attachment(s):
Letter, Resolution,
Other Attachments from TJCOG
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Action Agenda
Item 11 A_ o
Public Hearing: Yes_X_No
Budget Amendment Required: Yes _X —No
Information Contact:
Manager's Office, Extension 2300
Telephone Numbers:
Hillsborough 732 -8181
Durham 688 -7331
Mebane 227 -2031
Chapel Hill 967 -9251
Purpose: To consider taking action to authorize the release of funds that were appropriated to Councils of
Government by the General Assembly.
Background: A sum of $48,015 was appropriated to each COG to assist local governments in their economic
development activities. Of the amount, $6880.62 is due the COG based on Orange County's
population.
Recommendation: The Manager recommends that the Board of Commissioners approve the attached
resolution and authorize the Chair to sign.
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TRIANGLE J COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
W o r l d
C I a s s 100 Park Drive, P.O. Box 12276
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
R• a i o n 919.549.0551 Fnx:919.549.9390
November 18, 1998
Commissioner Margaret Brown
Orange County Chair
1509 Smith Level Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Dear Commissioner Brown:
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The Triangle J Council of Governments has again received official notification that funds are
available to assist the economic development programs of this and the other seventeen regions.
Attached is a copy of the accomplishments for the past year with the work plan for this coming
year. The General Assembly approved $48,015 for each Council of Governments for each year
of the biennium. Your government is asked to release its share (based on population) to the
Council of Governments. A copy of the region's list of population and funds is attached as is a
copy of Section 16.5 of Senate Bill 352, the 1998 ratified budget bill.
To this end you are asked to place on your next board agenda a resolution to release your share
of the economic development monies from the State Budget Office to the Triangle J Council of
Governments. You are reminded that just as with past years' economic development funds,
money not released reverts to the general fund; it is not made available directly to local
governments. The resolution to release funds is enclosed. When approved, please return the
on in signed, sealed and fully executed document to the Council of Governments at the
earliest possible date. Retain a copy for your files.
Should you wish a representative of the Council of Governments to attend the board meeting to
provide additional information or respond to questions, please contact Charles Krautler at 558-
9395. Your cooperation and continued support are gratefully acknowledged and appreciated.
Sincerely,
Winston Hester, Chairman
Triangle J Council of Governments
Enclosures
CC: Manager and Delegate
Men,
RESOLUTION 98/99
BY
ORANGE COUNTY
WHEREAS, in North Carolina the Lead Regional Organizations, as voluntary
organizations serving municipal and county governments, have established productive
working relationships with the cities and counties across the state; and
WHEREAS, the General Assembly continued to recognize this need through
the appropriation of $864,270 to help the Lead Regional Organizations assist local
governments with grant applications, economic development, community development,
and to support local industrial development activities and other activities as deemed
appropriate by their local governments; and
WHEREAS, these funds are not intended to be used for payment of members'
dues or assessments to Lead Regional Organization or to supplant funds appropriated
by the member governments; and
WHEREAS, in the event that a request is not made by a unit of government for
release of these funds to our Regional Council, the available funds will revert to the
State's General Funds; and
WHEREAS, in Region J funds in the amount of $48,015 will be used to cant'
out the economic development plan approved by the COG Board of Delegates and
especially to improve the economy of the counties and towns of the Region by
strengthening ties to, and consequently, the benefits of the Research Triangle Park.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that ORANGE COUNTY requests the
release of its $6880.62 share of these funds to the Triangle J Council of Governments
at the earliest possible time in accordance with the provisions of section 16.5 of Senate
Bill 352, the 1997 ratified budget bill. Adopted this day of , 1991B at
by:
(signature) SEAL
Chief Elected Official
(signature)
Witness
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Triangle J Council of Governments
Economic Development Report to Local Governments
Summary of 1997/98 Accomplishments
Strategic Economic Planning and Cooperation
1. Promoted regional cooperation among chambers and local governments
and among other key groups involved in the Triangle Region's community
and economic development efforts. Served with local economic development
groups. Participated in the Wake County Economic Development
Commission's planning process. Assisted communities and counties with
planning exercises. Created in early 1998 and will maintain a coalition of
businesses to support the Air Awareness program to help keep the Triangle
from exceeding emissions limits established by the federal air quality program.
2. Made presentations to industrial clients for the State Department of
Commerce, for various chambers and for county economic development
commissions throughout the region and the state. Served on international
trade and business development panels and programs throughout the state.
3. TJCOG provided staff support for the Greater Triangle Regional Council, a
body whose purpose is to create the vision and assist in setting the direction
for the Region's future. One of the key goals of the GTRC is to examine
regional development choices as the population grows by another 600,000 over
the next generation. The GTRC seeks to build on the recognized assets of the
Research Triangle Park, Raleigh - Durham International Airport, and Umstead
State Park. Planned and staffed the World Class Region Conference 1998. The
conference was a successful undertaking that brought together over 650
regional leaders and citizens to consider development scenarios and options
for the future.
4. Worked on the projects with the RDU International Airport staff including
efforts to increase the number of airlines serving the area and the frequency
and destinations of daily passenger and cargo departures. Worked on
developing with IBM and RDU a prototype kiosk with inter - active computer
to assist both domestic and international visitors.
Activities to Internationalize the Region's Economy
1. Served as the grantee for Foreign Trade Zone n93; made numerous
presentations and conducted the meetings of the Rates, Tariff, and Legal
Review Board. Responsible for the FTZ Subzones, the largest of which, #93 B,
IBM was deactivated. Prepared several boundary modifications, both in the
Triangle and around the state. Assisted #93 Operator, Longistics (formerly
Long International Logistics Services, Inc.) in marketing the Zone to
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international traders through out the world. Arranged seminars via the
World Trade Center NC and the NC World Trade Association to promote
understanding of the foreign trade zone program.
2. Increased the number and services of foreign trade zones throughout North
Carolina. Lobbied the approval of a new FTZ subzone application for Unifi in
the Triad. Continued contract with the State of North Carolina, Department of
Commerce to serve as their "grantee representative" for their three ( #57, #66,
and #67) foreign trade zones in North Carolina. Worked local development
officials in the Catawba Valley region to develop interest and plans for a zone
expansion to serve that area. This will be a major boundary modification to be
considered by the Charlotte FTZ Board Zone #57 and the NC Department of
Commerce. Continue to provide information and support for the new foreign -
trade zone #230 at the Piedmont Triad Partnership. Contracted with the
Global TransPark to help them activate their recently approved FTZ #214.
Worked with Arthur Andersen Company to develop a subzone application for
Consolidated Diesel in Nash County.
3. TJCOG assisted the World Trade Center with executive and fiscal staffing
and with an administrator for Export 1999. This is a program to increase
cooperation among the state's International Trade Division, university
programs and trade resource groups. The goal is to increase trade in
environmental and telecommunications products and services from North
Carolina to the Asean region and to Brazil. TJCOG staff members serve as the
corporate secretary on the executive board and as an ex officio member of the
Board of Directors. Also helped to lobby the NC General Assembly for $200,000
in educational program funds for 1998/99. Assisted in obtaining other public
support, served on nominating and membership committees. The World
Trade Center North Carolina is located on Downtown Raleigh and has a
branch office at the Piedmont Triad Partnership.
4. Maintained world trade contacts via the North Carolina World Trade
Association, Elected State Board Secretary, 1993 through 1999 and Triangle
Chapter President for 1995 -97. Host for the NCWTA 1997 Annual Conference in
Raleigh. Advisor for the State NCWTA Annual Conference each May. NCWTA
has received the Presidential "EXPORT" Award.
5. Worked with various groups to increase the international flavor of the
region, e.g. the Special Olympics World Games, and the US Open planners.
Attended the annual conference of the National Association of Foreign Trade
Zones.
Updated 11/98
Additional Activities Related to Economic Development
Solid Waste Staff
1. Managed, with a $162,000 grant from the U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency, a two -year project to identify potential cost - saving partnerships
between existing and potential industries for the reuse of materials, water and
energy.
2. Continued distribution ofWasteSpec and of the Triangle Region
Construction & Demolition Waste Recycling and Disposal Directory. These
documents and the ten case studies of commercial and institutional
construction projects that followed theWasteSpec have helped companies all
over the US and the world to reduce construction waste without increasing
project cost.
Land Use Planning, Data Center & GIS
1. Continued work on a cooperative demographic forecasting project for use
in: Regional transportation planning; Regional water supply study;
Economic development partnerships; and, Infrastructure, land use and
environmental planning.
2. As staff to the Greater Triangle Regional Council we are involved in a
"Regional Development Choices" project. This includes descriptions of
alternative development pattern scenarios.
3. Working with the Town of Rolesville on a community plan that includes
development codes, addressing such issues as telecommunications tower
siting, billboard policy, water and sewer extensions, and issues such as super
store impact on main.
4. Working with Chatham County on a land use plan that has identified six
policy issues including the development of "economic centers" in the county.
5. Served as regional data center, improved regional GIS.
Updated 11/98
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WATER RESOURCES PLANNING
1. Provided extensive staff support and technical services to the Upper Neuse River Basin
Association, a cooperative partnership promoting long -term management and protection
of the 770 - square mile Upper Neuse River Basin (the Falls Lake watershed).
2. Continued efforts to develop a cooperative inter -local partnership for water quality
monitoring in the Upper Cape Fear River Basin, and to develop an inter -local
organization to coordinate water resources planning, management and protection efforts
in the Upper Cape Fear River Basin
3. Continued to assist a number of local governments in their efforts to obtain water supply
allocations from Jordan Lake.
4. Provided substantial technical assistance during preparation of the updated
comprehensive water and sewer system master plan for Wake County.
5. Assisted several local governments in efforts to apply for grant funding assistance from
the North Carolina Clean Water Management Trust Fund. Nearly $3,000,000 in funding
has been approved for those projects in which TJCOG has provided assistance.
6. Continued to manage the Triangle Area Water Supply Monitoring Project, an inter -local
effort to coordinate drinking water supply water quality monitoring efforts, and achieve
more cost - effective monitoring.
7. Provided extensive technical review and comments on the State's draft rules
implementing the Neuse River Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy.
8. Obtained, compiled and analyzed information relative to water and sewer rates and fees,
water and sewer facility capacities, and water and wastewater demands for Region J.
UPDATED 11/98
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Triangle J Council of Governments
1998/99 Work Plan
Goals to Improve the Economic Competitiveness of the Region
Goal: Identify the key factors and pursue cooperative projects that will
keep this Region economically competitive; promote actions on the part of
local, state and federal governments that will strengthen the Region's
economy.
• Pursue a regional economic forecasting model which builds on economic
analysis, current state, national and international economic trends, and the effects
of new public policies and social trends upon businesses and promote regional
transportation planning. • Pursue cooperative demographic forecasting.
• Identify long -term development alternatives and provide assessment of the
costs associated with various development patterns. • Promote the development
and use of the Triangle J GIS and Regional Data Center.
• Continue regional water quality management strategies to protect water
supplies in both the Neuse and Cape Fear River basins. • Conduct a long -term
study of water supplies.
• Determine with the Division of Community Assistance appropriate role for
TJCOG in the CDBG Program. • Explore regional planning role in providing
affordable housing. • With the Research Triangle Regional Partnership, assess
the viability of the Regional Marketing Group. • Update, publish and market the
new Metro Map. Meet with the planners to explore expanding the distribution to
include the Special Olympics and the US Open venues. • Continue the regional
biosolids composting effort. • Expand the industrial eco- system project.
Goal: Further the Internationalization of the Region's Economy
• Support the World Trade Center North Carolina as corporate secretary and
executive board member. • Provide staffing assistance for the management of the
World Trade Center and carry out the Export 1999 federal cooperator project with
partners, NC Department of Commerce's International Trade Division and the
Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise. • Maintain world trade contacts via the
North Carolina World Trade Association, re- elected, again, as state executive
board secretary. • Serve on the NCWTA Triangle Chapter executive board as
past - president. • Advisor for the NCWTA Annual Conference.
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• Foreign Trade Zone Administrator Fulfill contractual and administrative
responsibilities for Zone #93 and existing or potential subzones; help market the
general purpose zone and develop new subzones as needed. • Provide training to
developers on Zones and make public /civic presentations. • Meet the
contractual responsibilities as the FTZ grantee representative for the North
Carolina Department of Commerce, particularly with the Catawba Valley FTZ
expansion project. • Work with the Global TransPark Authority to develop a
subzone and help them to activate the general purpose zone. • Pursue other FTZ
administrative contracts and develop other subzones.
Goal: Assist member governments, individually or collectively, to
deliver cost - effective services to their citizens.
• Continue the push for an affordable, regional telephone system.
• Explore means for assisting local governments in the region to increase
affordable housing. • Explore new sources for assistance to governments and
business. • Seek alternative sources of funds for the COG and for the member
local governments.
• Create and maintain a coalition of businesses to support the Air Awareness
program to help keep the Triangle from exceeding emissions limits
established by the federal air quality program.
• Lobby for the interests of the Region at the state and federal levels.
11/98
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�OL'NCIL "',07 GOVERNMENT FUNDS - - - -- --
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f ,'-f:a „ Section 16 S ;x (a) r Of the . funds appropriated;*
ppropriated ` in',." this � act: to the
L�tpartment of "Commerce,' eight hundred sixty -four thousand two'hundre� seventy
," �,' dollars '(S864,270) for the 1997 -98 fiscal year and eight hundred sixty -four thousand
two hundred seventy dollars (S864,270) for the 1998 -99 fiscal year shall Wily be used
as provided by this section. Each regional council of government or lead regional
organization is allocated up to forty -eight thousand fifteen dollars (S48,015) for each
fiscal year, with the actual amount calculated as provided in subsection (b) of this
section.
(b) The funds shall be allocated as follows: A share of the maximum
forty -eight thousand fifteen dollars (S48,015) each fiscal year shall be allocated to
each county and smaller city based on the most recent annual estimate of the Office
of State Planning of the population of that county (less the population of any larger
city within that county) or smaller city, divided by the sum of the total population of
the region (less the population of larger cities within that region) and the total
population of the region living in smaller cities. Those funds shall be paid to the
regional council of government for the region in which that city or county is located
upon receipt by the Department of Commerce of a resolution of the governing board
of the county or city requesting release of the funds.. If any city or county does not so
request payment of funds by June 30 of a State fiscal year, that share of the allocation
for that fiscal ear shall revert to the General Fund.
(c) A regional council of government may use funds appropriated by this
section only to assist local governments in grant applications, economic development,
community development, support of local industrial development activities, and other
activities as deemed appropriate by the member governments.
(d) Funds appropriated by this section shall not be used for payment of
dues or assessments by the member governments and shall not supplant funds
appropriated by the member governments.
(e) As used in this section, "Larger City" means an incorporated city
with a population of 50,000 or over. "Smaller City" means any other incorporated
city.
Requested by: Senator, Martin of Pitt, Representatives Mitchell, Baker, Carpenter
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