HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-1996-039 Resolution of Intent to Participate in the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association (2) - r .7- ct
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RESC UTION OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
UPPER CAPE FEAR RIVER BASIN ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, Orange County recognizes the importance of the water resources in the Upper Cape Fear River Basin
and is committed to the wise use, management, and protection of those water resources; and
WHEREAS, Orange County recognizes the increasingly complex nature of water resources management issues
in the Upper Cape Fear River Basin and acknowledges the need to coordinate with other affected jurisdictions
and stakeholders on water resources planning and management issues; and
WHEREAS Orange County agrees that the formation of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association is important
for the successful long-term management and protection of the water resources in the Upper Cape Fear River
Basin; and
WHEREAS,the primary objective of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association is to promote improved
communication and coordination of the various water resources and water quality management programs which
currently exist in the Upper Cape Fear River Basin and to explore new techniques and strategies for improving
these water quality management programs; and
WHEREAS,the proposed initial focus of the Association will be to develop a coordinated,cooperative
streamlined water quality monitoring program in cooperation with the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management,and that such a program may result in more cost-effective monitoring for Association members;
and
WHEREAS, it is understood that the Association may, in the future,determine it necessary and desirable to
establish membership dues to fund operations or programs undertaken by the Association, including the
implementation of streamlined water quality monitoring programs; and
WHEREAS, it is understood and agreed that benefits and responsibilities assumed as a result of membership in
said 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 Cape Fear 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; provided, however,
that any future financial obligation resulting from membership in said Association shall be subject to prior
approval by the Board of Commissioners of Orange County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Paul Thames is authorized to represent Orange County as a member of the
Board of Directors of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Paul Thames is authorized to represent Orange County on the Association's
Technical Advisory Committee established to develop the proposed cooperative water quality monitoring
program,a proposed work plan,and associated recommendations to the Association.
Adopted: Effective Immediately Upon Adoption