HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2013-015 Resolution to Support the 2013-2015 Funding for the Clean Water Management Trust Fund RES-2013-015
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS o2 1 9
Resolution to Support 2013-2015 Funding for the
Clean Water Management Trust Fund
Whereas, the 1996 North Carolina General Assembly established the Clean Water Management
Trust Fund to provide an innovative and non-regulatory approach to the protection and restoration
of the surface waters all across the state; and
Whereas,the Clean Water Management Trust Fund is a non-regulatory program established to help
meet infrastructure needs of municipalities and counties, restore degraded surface water, protect
watersheds, increase recreational opportunities, and enhance quality of life in this state, all critical
components for communities to obtain a competitive edge in their economic development; and
Whereas,the Clean Water Management Trust Fund has funded 452 infrastructure projects to assist
North Carolina communities balance infrastructure needs with environmental protection and to help
struggling communities become self-reliant with future infrastructure needs; and
Whereas, infrastructure needs across the state addressing drinking water, wastewater, and
stormwater are estimated at$16.6 billion between 2005 and 2030; and
Whereas, the Clean Water Management Trust Fund has leveraged more than $1 billion of private,
local and federal funds to support projects, and Orange County has, either directly or in partnership
efforts with other entities, benefited from approximately $2.6 million in grants and approximately
$2.3 million in loans from the Fund; and
Whereas,the General Assembly has reduced funding for the Clean Water Management Trust Fund
by 78%since 2010; and
Whereas, limited funding for the Clean Water Management Trust Fund left 88% of 2012 critical
local needs unmet; and
Whereas our economic vitality, health and ability to sustain ourselves and the natural environment
all rely on clean water; and
Whereas, surface water must be protected to ensure sufficient drinking water supply for the state's
growing industrial base and population; and
Whereas, Clean Water Management Trust Fund has provided grant(s) to Orange County to do one
or more of the following: to protect, restore or enhance surface water quality for the benefit of the
state's agriculture, military, recreation and tourism economies and to protect our natural heritage for
the benefit of all North Carolinians;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners at its
meeting on February 19, 2013 that Orange County supports the Clean Water Management Trust
Fund and requests that the Fund receive an increase in recurring funding from the Governor and the
North Carolina General Assembly for the 2013-2015 biennial budget.
This the 19th day of February 2013.
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