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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: February 18, 1997
Action Agenda
Item# `� I
Subject: A Resolution Supporting the Renovation and Expansion of the Institute of Government
Department: County Manager Public Hearing: Yes_X_No
Budget Amendment Required: Yes X No
Attachment(s): Information Contact:
Manager's Office, Extension 2300
Resolution
Telephone Numbers:
Hillsborough 732-8181
Durham 688-7331
Mebane 227-2031
Chapel Hill 967-9251
Purpose: To consider a Resolution of Support to the Institute of Government(attached)that encourages
the 1997 North Carolina General Assembly to appropriate$16.1 million to fund urgently needed
capital renovation and expansion.
Background:
Recommendation: The Manager recommends approval of the resolution.
02/18/97
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A Resolution Supporting the Renovation and Expansion
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The Institute of Government(Knapp Building)
WHEREAS the Institute of Government since 1931 has made important contributions to North Carolina's good
government and its excellent financial management by serving the entire state from its base in Chapel Hill;and
WHEREAS the Institute's building has been inadequate and outmoded for many years,which threatens its ability
to maintain the highest quality of services for North Carolina's public officials;and
WHEREAS the 1994 General Assembly recognized the need for a renovated and expanded building by
appropriating$700,000 to plan necessary improvements and additions to the Institute of Government;and
WHEREAS the Institute has planned the necessary capital improvements that will enable it to provide North
Carolina public officials with the latest and most efficient instructional technologies and a higher quality of
service;and
WHEREAS the necessary improvements will include a teleconferencing classroom,a computer training room,
increased classroom and office space,an expanded and accessible library,increased parking,improved dining
facilities,and access for persons with disabilities;and
WHEREAS the planned capital project has been approved by the UNC-CH Board of Trustees and is rated as one of
the University's highest capital priorities,and it also is a legislative priority for the UNC Board of Governors.
NOW,BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED,THAT
By way of this resolution Orange County Government fully and enthusiastically encourages the 1997 North
Carolina General Assembly to appropriate$16.1 million to fund this urgently needed capital renovation and
expansion project.
Orange County Board of Commissioners
William L. Crowther,Chair
ATTEST:
Beverly Blythe, Clerk to the Board