HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-1996-012 Resolution of Intent to Participate in the Upper Neuse River Basin Association- DELAYED � 5 - 795 4 -2-
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE
UPPER NEUSE RIVER BASIN ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, Orange County is committed to the preservation and protection of the present high quality
of water in the Upper Neuse River basin, and
WHEREAS, Orange County recognizes the increasingly complex nature of water quality management
issues in the Upper Neuse River basin and acknowledges the need to coordinate with other affected
jurisdictions on water quality management programs; and
WHEREAS, Orange County agrees that the formation of the Upper Neuse River Basin Association is
important for the successful continued management of water resources in the Upper Neuse River
basin, and
WHEREAS, the basic objective of the Upper Neuse River Basin Association is to foster improved
communication and coordination of the various water quality management programs which currently
exist in the Upper Neuse River basin and to explore new techniques and strategies for improving these
water quality management programs, and
WHEREAS, it is understood that participation in the Upper Neuse River Basin Association does not
commit Orange County to any direct monetary obligations or costs associated with the operations or
programs undertaken by the Association, and
WHEREAS, it is understood and agreed that benefits and burdens assumed as a result of membership
in the Upper Neuse River Basin Association shall be shared equitably by all members.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Orange County agrees to participate fully and actively
as a member of the Upper Neuse River Basin Association and that said participation shall have certain
obligations on the part of each member to share in providing staff support and management of the
Association.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Commissioner Willhoit is authorized to represent Orange County
as a full member of the Upper Neuse River Basin Association,with Commissioner Halkiotis as an
Alternate Member.
Adopted this 1st day of May, 1996.
Moses Carey, Jr., Chair