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O R A N G E C O U N T Y
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: AUGUST 22, 1995
Action Agenda
Item # _V-L)
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF COOPERATIVE EFFORT TO DEVELOP A PARK
DEPARTMENT: COUNTY MANAGER PUBLIC HEARING: Yes _x_N0
ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT:
RESOLUTION MANAGER'S OFFICE, EXTENSION 2300
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hillsborough - 732-8181
Durham - 688-7331
Mebane - 227-2031
Chapel Hill - 967-9251/968-4501
PURPOSE: To consider the adoption of a Resolution of
Cooperation to develop a park south of the New
Courthouse on county property.
BACKGROUND: At the May 17, 1995, Orange County/Town of
Hillsborough Quarterly Meeting, there was endorsement
for the Town and County to work together in planning a
park. The attached resolution calls for the
appointment of a short-term work group to develop a
recommended park plan and financing options.
RECOMMENDATION: The Manager recommends that the Board adopt the
resolution and transmit to the Town of Hillsborough
for approval.
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RESOLUTION OF COOPERATIVE EFFORT TO DEVELOP A PARR
WHEREAS, on May 17, 1995, the Orange County Board of
Commissioners and the Hillsborough Town Commissioners
endorsed a cooperative effort to develop a park south of the
New Courthouse on county property; and
WHEREAS, interest has been expressed by the Hillsborough
Chamber of Commerce and the Hillsborough Historic Alliance to
participate in such a project; and
WHEREAS, such an effort will increase recreational
opportunities for the citizens of Hillsborough and Orange
County.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County
Board of Commissioners and the Hillsborough Town Commis-
sioners hereby establish a work group consisting of two (2)
representatives from each of the following:
The Town of Hillsborough
Orange County
The Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce
The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough
AND FURTHERMORE, that this work group will be charged
with developing a Park Scope and Plan with financing
alternatives and a projected budget.
AND FURTHERMORE, that the Town Manager, County Manager
and respective staff with assistance from the State Planning
Office support the efforts of the work group.
AND FINALLY, that the work group report on its efforts
within six months of this resolution's adoption.
Moses Carey, Jr. , Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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Horace Johnson, Mayor
Town of Hillsborough
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