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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: November 4, 1996
Action Agenda
Item#_8_q
Subject: Economic Development Funding by the General Assembly
Department: County Manager Public Hearing: Yes_X_No
Budget Amendment Required: Yes X No
Attachment(s): Information Contact:
Letter,Resolution, Manager's Office, Extension 2300
Other Attachments from TJCOG
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, $7,
123.60 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.
10/29/96
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TRIANGLE J COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
W o r l d
October 24, 1995 100 N6 Drive,PO Box 12.'-6
C 1 a S S Research Triangle Park, 1C 27709
R ! 6 1 o 11 919.549.0551 1AX:919 549 9390
Chairman Moses Carey
Orange County Board of Commissioners
109 Lystra Lane
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Dear Chairman Carey :
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 House Bill 229 of Chapter 324, 1995 Session .
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
original, 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 Govern-
ments 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 .
Sincerel ,
J e Br an, Chairman
riangle Council of Governments
Enclosures
CC : 1 Manager nd Delegate
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RESOLUTION 96/97
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, many counties and cities continue to need assistance in
pursuing economic and community development opportunities, but federal
assistance in the form of intergovernmental revenues has been severely curtailed
in recent years; 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
carry 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 benefits of the Research
Triangle Park.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that ORANGE COUNTY
requests the release of its $7123.60 share of these funds to the Triangle J Council
of Governments at the earliest possible time in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 324, House Bill 229, section 9.4 of the 1995 Session Laws. Adopted this
day of , 199_at
by:
Chief Elected Official (signature) SEAL
(signature)
Witness
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Triangle j Council of Governments
Economic Development Report to Local Governments
Summary of 1995/96 Accomplishments
Strategic Economic Planning and Cooperation
1. Worked on the various extended area telephone service projects, organizing
local efforts and providing leadership and testimony before the North Carolina
Utilities Commission. EAS was implemented for Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina &
Holly Springs to and from the Research Triangle Park. Appealed to the Federal
Communications Commission for implementation of EAS to and from Pittsboro
and eastern Chatham County to and from Apex, Cary, and Raleigh. EAS means
flat rate and toll free local calling for our citizens.
2. Distributed, promoted and marketed the new 1995/96 Greater Triangle Metro
Map. Work on updates is on-going.
3. Promoted regional cooperation among chambers and local governments and
among other key groups involved in the Region's economic development: e.g.
Served as staff to the Regional Marketing Group made up of professional
developers from the thirteen (13) counties that constitute (now) the Research
Triangle Regional Partnership. Held four quarterly sessions at various venues
throughout the region on topics of importance to developers, including the
economic development incentives package upheld by the State Supreme Court.
The purpose of these meetings is to promote regional understanding and
improve marketing capacity.
4. TJCOG provides 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 build on the recognized assets of the Research
Triangle Park, Raleigh-Durham International Airport, and Umstead State Park.
5. Served with local economic development groups. Participated in the Wake
County Economic Development Commission's planning process. Made
presentations to industrial clients for the State Department of Commerce, for
various chambers and for county economic development commissions
throughout the Region. Served on panels and programs throughout the state.
6. 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. Scheduled presentation for
Midway officials to welcome them to the Region.
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Activities to Internationalize the Region's Economy
1. Supported the World Trade Center North Carolina as corporate secretary and
executive board member. (Lobbied legislature for$180,000 in educational
program funds for 1996/97.) Assisted in obtaining other public support, served
on nominating and membership committees. The World Trade Center North
Carolina now has branch offices at UNC Wilmington and at the Piedmont Triad
International Airport. TJCOG is assisting the Center in finding a new, more
affordable location. The WTCNC provides assistance to educational institutions
in training young people for work in the global marketplace and to companies
seeking information on and access to foreign markets.
2. Served as the grantee for Foreign Trade Zone#93; made numerous
presentations and conducted the meetings of the Rates, Tariff, and Legal Review
Board. Prepared FTZ annual report. Responsible for the FTZ Subzones, the
largest of which is #93 B, IBM. Lobbied the approval of FTZ subzone
applications and boundary modifications. Assisted#93 Operator, Long
International Logistics Services, Inc. in marketing the Zone to international
traders through out the world.
3. Increased the number and services of foreign trade zones throughout North
Carolina. Continued contract with the State of North Carolina, Department of
Commerce to serve as their "grantee representative" for the three other foreign
trade zones in North Carolina. Identified the need for a boundary modification
at Zone#57 and completed work on this. Also, provided information and
supported the application for a foreign-trade zone at the Global TransPark and
gave help to the Piedmont Triad Partnership in planning their FTZ application.
These latter two efforts may also result in contracts for services.
4. Maintained world trade contacts via the North Carolina World Trade
Association, Elected State Board Secretary, 1993 through 1997 and Triangle
Chapter President for 1995-97. Advisor for the State NCWTA Annual Conference
in May. NCWTA has received the Presidential "EXPORT" Award.
Additional.Activities Related to Economic Development
Solid Waste Staff
I. Planning, groundwork & technical assistance to local governments for
recycling and for recycling industry recruitment, including producing a brochure
on state tax breaks for recycling operations. Focus was on the plastics industry.
2. Project team member for eco-industrial park development.
3. Produced recommendations for cost-effective means for reducing waste during
construction & demolition.
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Accomplishments, cont'd
Land Use Planning, Data Center& GIS
1. Working on a cooperative demographic forecasting project for use in:
Regional transportation planning, Regional water supply study,
Economic development partnerships, Regional development choices,
and, Infrastructure, land use and environmental planning.
2. Coordinate and oversee the Regional Data Center and Regional GIS.
Presentation on the Region's economy at June 1996 meeting of the GTRC by Prof.
Emil Malizia of UNC based on TJCOG staff research. Staff provided background
and assisted with the document and the presentation.
Water Resources Planning
1. Background work has been done on regional water study; bulk of project
remains to be completed. Assisted in Regional study of wastewater treatment
options.
2. Provide staff support and research services to Upper Neuse River Basin
Association.
I Began work on the creation of an Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association.
4. Assisted a number of governments with applications for water supply
allocations from Jordan Lake.
5. Assembled information of privately owned and operated water and wastewater
systems in the Triangle; and, actively participated in statewide task force to assure
that public and private water systems remain economically, technically and
environmentally viable over the long term.
6. Continued to work with local governments to monitor water quality trends in
several of the Region's drinking water supplies.
7. Assisted eight local governments in evaluating the feasibility of developing a
regional biosolids composting facility as economical way of recycling wastewater
biosolids to produce a viable compost product.
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1996/97 Work Plan
Triangle J Council of Governments Board of Delegates
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 and promote actions on the part of
local,state and federal governments that will strengthen the Region's economy.
• With the staff of the Greater Triangle Regional Council,promote regional
transportation planning. • 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.
• Undertake cooperative demographic forecasting. • Undertake regional water
quality management strategies to protect water supplies in both the Neuse and Cape
Fear River basins. • Identify long-term development alternatives and assessment of
the costs associated with various development patterns. • Conduct a long-term
study of water supplies. • Promote the development and use of the Triangle J GIS
and Regional Data Center. • Update,publish and market the Metro Map. •
Explore regional planning role in providing affordable housing. • Continue the
regional biosolids composting effort. • Convene and staff the Regional Marketing
Group.
Goal: Further the Internationalization of the Region's Economy
• Continue to serve on the International Committee of the Greater Raleigh Chamber
of Commerce. • Support the World Trade Center North Carolina as corporate
secretary and executive board member. • Maintain world trade contacts via the
North Carolina World Trade Association,re-elected State Executive Board Secretary.
• Re-elected as NCWTA Triangle Chapter President. • Host for the 1997 NCWTA
Annual Conference in Raleigh. • Serve as the grantee for Foreign Trade Zone#93
and meet all contractual responsibilities for Zone#93 and Subzones;market the
general purpose zone and develop new subzones as needed,provide training and
make public presentations. • Meet the contractual responsibilities of FTZ grantee
representative for the North Carolina Department of Commerce and develop other
FTZ administrative contracts.
Goal: Assist member governments, individually or collectively, to deliver
cost-effective services to their citizens.
• Continue the push for an affordable, regional telephone system. • Conduct a
survey of local governments to ascertain the extent of damage to business related
infrastructure caused by Hurricane Fran and prepare Federal EDA planning grant
application. • Explore new sources for assistance to governments and business. •
Seek alternative sources & funds for the COG and for the member governments.
• Lobby for the interests of the Region at the state and federal levels.
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 1995 g
1 Sec. 9.3. (a) Funds appropriated in this act to the Housing Finance
2 Agency for the federal HOME Program shall be used to match federal funds
3 appropriated for the HOME Program. In allocating State funds appropriated to
4 match federal HOME Program funds, the Agency shall give prionry to HOME
5 ,Program pro ects, as follows:
6 �1) First priority to projects that are located in counties designated as
7 severe] distressed counties under G.S. 105-130.40(c) or G.S. 105-
8 151.17c); and
9 (2) Second priority to projects that benefit persons and families whose
10 incomes are fifty percent (50%) or less of the median family
ill income for the local area, with adjustments for family size,
12 according to the latest figures available from the U.S. Department
13 of Housing and Urban Development.
14 The Housing Finance Agency shall report to the Joint Legislative
15 Commission on Governmental Operations by April 1 of each year concerning the
16 status of the HOME Program and shall include in the report information on priorities
17 met, types of activities funded, and types of activities not funded.
18 (b) If the United States Congress changes the HOME Program such that
19 matching funds are not required for a given program year, then the Agency shall not
20 spend the matching funds appropriated under this act for that program year.
21 (c) Funds appropriated in this act to match federal HOME Pr og-arl
22 funds shall not revert to the General Fund on June 30, 1996, or on June 30, 1997.
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24 Requested by: Senators Warren, Davis, Representatives Ives, Lemmond, Culpepper
25 COL;N'CIL OF GOVEFL'v'MEN"T FUNDS
26 Sec. 9.4. (a) Of the funds appropriated in this act to the Office of State
27 Planning, eight hundred sizry-four thousand two hundred seventy dollars (S864,270)
28 for the 1995-96 fiscal year and eight hundred sixty-four thousand two hundred
29 seventy dollars (S864,270) for the 1996-97 fiscal year shall only be used as provided
30 by this section. Each regional council of government or lead regional organization is
31 allocated up to forty-eight thousand fifteen dollars (548,015) for each fiscal year, a;;h
32 the actual amount calculated as provided in subsection (b) of this section.
33 (b) The funds shall be allocated as follows: A share of the mat_*num
34 forty-eight thousand fifteen dollars (548,015) each fiscal year shall be allocated to
35 each county and smaller city based on the most recent annual estimate of the Office
36 of State Budget and Management of the population of that county (less the
37 population of any larger city within that county) or smaller city, divided by the sum
38 of the total population of the region (less the population of larger cities within that
39 region) aad the total population of the region living in smaller cities. Those hands
40 shall be paid to the regional council of government for the region in which that cin-
41 or county is located upon receipt by the Office of State Planning of a resolution of
42 the governing board of the county or city requesting release of the funds. If any ciry
43 or county does not so request payment of funds by June 30 of a State fiscal vear, that
44 share of the allocation for that fiscal year shall revert to the General Fund.
45 (c) A regional council of government may use funds appropriated by this
46 section only to assist local governments in grant applications, economic development,
47 community development, support of local industrial development activities, and other
48 activities as deemed appropriate by the member governments.
49 (d) Funds appropriated by this section may not be used for payment of
50 dues or assessments by the member governments and may not supplant funds
51 appropriated by the member governments.
1 -(e) As used in this section, "Larger City" means an incorporated city
2 with a population of 50,000 or over. "Smaller City" means any other incorporated
3 city.
House Bill 229
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a REGION NAME TRIANGLE J COG AMOUNT PERCENT POP 95
GOLDSTON CHATHAM $23.97 0.05 356
PITTSBORO CHATHAM $136.14 0.28 2022
SILER CITY CHATHAM $353.48 0.74 5250
RURAL+SMALL TOWNS CHATHAM $2,889.18 6.02 42911
CHAPEL HILL(PART) DURHAM $93.79 - 0.2 1393
RURAL+SMALL TOWNS DURHAM $3,015.49 6.28 44787
BENSON JOHNSTON $228.31 0.48 3391
CLAYTON JOHNSTON $441.35 0.92 6555
FOUR OAKS JOHNSTON $102.34 0.21 1520
KENLY(PART) JOHNSTON $103.15 0.21 1532
MICRO JOHNSTON $30.70 0.06 456
PINE LEVEL JOHNSTON $89.68 0.19 1332
PRINCETON JOHNSTON $87.53 0.18 1300
SELMA JOHNSTON $330.12 0.69 4903
SMITHFIELD JOHNSTON $720.83 1.5 10706
RURAL +SMALL TOWNS JOHNSTON $6,424.12 13.38 95413
BROADWAY(PART) LEE $70.70 015 1050
SANFORD LEE $1,396.75 2.91 20745
RURAL+SMALL TOWNS LEE $3,098.10 6.45 46014
CARRBORO ORANGE $949.82 1.98 14107
CHAPEL HILL(PART) ORANGE $2,837.67 5.91 42146
HILLSBOROUGH ORANGE $335.44 07 4982
MEBANE(PART) ORANGE $35.01 0.07 520
RURAL+SMALL TOWNS ORANGE $7,123.60 14.84 105802
APEX WAKE $46289 0.96 6875
FUQUAY-VARINA WAKE $362.84 0.76 5389
GARNER WAKE $1,165.00 243 17303
HOLLY SPRINGS WAKE $225.28 047 3346
KNIGHTDALE WAKE 5234.04 049 3476
MORRISVILLE(PART) WAKE $13580 0.28 2017
ROLESVILLE WAKE $47.94 01 712
WAKE FOREST WAKE $49743 1.04 7388
WENDELL WAKE $242.86 0.51 3607
ZEBULON WAKE $266.36 0.55 3956
RURAL+ SMALL TOWNS WAKE $13,457.29 28.03 199872
TOTALS - $48,015.00 100.02 713134
IGNORED"••• CARY. DURHAM, RALEIGH
OFFICE OF STATE PLANNING OCTOBER 1996