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ORANGE COUNTY
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1983
7:30 P.M. , CHAPEL HILL
COURTROOM, OLD POST OFFICE
BUILDING, CHAPEL HILL, NC
A. BOARD COMMENTS
D. AUDIENCE AUDIENCE1COMMENTS
1. Matters on the printed agenda
2. Matters not on the printed agenda
C. ITEMS FOR BOARD DECISION
1. Request to Schedule Special Public Hearing in January
2. Chilld Care Council
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3. Fom1ay Planning Fees
4. Housing Rehabilitation Contract Awards
5. Lease Agreements for Northside Multipurpose Center
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6. Project Ordinance Budget Amendment
7. Resoiution Establishing Just Compensation
8. Audilt Contract
9. [ut rfaith Council Request
10. Protection of Fulls and Jordan Watersheds
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AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT PAGE PAGES
C-1 Request to Schedule Special Public Hearing in January 01 01'02
C-2 Child Care Council 03 03-08
C-3 Family Planning Fees 09 09
C-4 Housing Rehabilitation Contract Awards 10 10-13
C-5 Lease Agreements for Northside Multipurpose Center 14 14
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C-6 Project Ordinance Budget Amendment
C~7 Resolution Establishing Just Compensation 17 17-20
C-8 Audit Contract 21 21-24
C-9 Interfaith Council Request 25 26-26
C-10 Protection of Falls and Jordan Watersheds 27 27-39
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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION :4 A
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT ITr. o.
MEETING DATE NoVEMBER 3, 1983
SUBJECT: Request to Schedule_ a Special Pu_blic Hearing in January
JDEPARTMENT: PLANNIBG---1 PUBLIC HEARING: YES X NO
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken Thnutpson1
10W83 letter from Rick
Cannity, Frank Pearson FolAsso, to PHONE
Ken Thompson NUMBERS: HILLSBOROUGH - 732-8181
HILLSBOROUGH - 732-9361
CHAPEL HILL - 967-9251
MEBANE - 227-2031
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DURHAM - 688-7331
PURPOSE:
To schdule a special joint Planning Board/Board of Commissioners public'
hearing on January 3, 1983.
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NEED: The firm of Frank Pearson & Associates has submitted a request for the
scheduling of a special public hearing in January to consider a rezoning
proposalJ The applicant has requested the scheduling of the public
hearing because of difficulties in meeting the November public hearing _
dpplication'deadline'and to obtain approval, if given, so that
construction activities can begin in early spring.
In addition, the firm of Nello Tear has also requested consideration of a
speadal Use permit application on January 3, 19811.
IMPACT:
Scheduling of a special joint public hearing on January 3, 1984 kill add
the consideration of public bearing items to the business of the regularly
scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting,
RECOMMENDATION(S): Approve.
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October 26, 1983
Mr. Kenneth R. Thompson
County Manager
106 E. Margaret Lane
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Dear Kent
I represent development group that would like to request a special
public hearing to entertain our development proposal. We would like
to request a rezoning and planned development approval. We were not
able to produce the plans and information necessary to meet the sub-
mittal deadline in the middle of October for the regular hearing corn-i up in November.
The time sequence we would suggest isi
November' 18 - Submittal Deadline
December 19 - Preliminary Presentation to Planning Board
January 3. 1984 - Joint Public Hearing
January 16 - Planning Board Recommendation
February 6 - Board of Commissioners Action
This sequence will allow us to be ready to start construction in the
early spring, if the request is approved. If you have any questions,
please contact me.
Sincerely.
Rick Cannity
is Antique Mall Warehouse • P0. Box 782 • Hillsborough, NC. 27278 • 9J9732r2l 1
FRA14K PEARSON & Associates
Real Estate Specialists • Professional Appraisals • Construction Experts
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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT ITEM No.e.,,,,1
Charge to the Orange County Children's Council:
To work ith the Orange County Manager's Office to
1. Esta lish Children's Council bylaws
2. Establish an Orange County child care agency that would have
the esponsibility:
To coorinate child care services with child care needs; to offer
support servi4es to child care providers in both home and center-based
facilities; to educate and train operators and managers of child care
facilities; I receive, expend or donate governmental and other child
care subsidy unds including contracting with the Orange County Depart-
: ment of Social'Services and other governmentals, public and private agencies
and organizations; to provide information and referral services to families;
to provide corisultation and technical assistance to businesses and industry
in meeting th child care needs of employees; to solicit, receive and make
donations for the public welfare or for religious, charitable, scientific
or educationa purposes and to perform any.lawful activitY in furtherance
of the goals of improved children's Services as described in the report of
the Child Car- Subcommittee of the Human Services Advisory Commission.
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ORANGE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
106 EASI MARGARET LANE
HILLSBOROUGH, N. C.
27278
RICHARD R WHITTED,Ci
BEN LLOYD
SHIRLEY E.MARSHAII
NORMAN U'ALKER
DON WILLHOIT
November 16, 1983
Dr. Richard M. Clifford
410 Landerwood Lane
Chalpel Hill, N.C. 27514
Dear Dr. Clifford:
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In official action on Tuesday, November 15; 1983, the Orange
County Board of Commissioners appointed you to a term on the Orange
County Child Care Council. Additional information will be forth-
coming about this Council.
On behalf of the Board of Commissioners I wish to thank you
for your willitigness to serve your community in this way.
Sincerely,
Richard E. Whitted, Chairman
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF 0:1-7,1ISSIONMS
Act-tart Agenda
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Item No. d -,
AcTioN =DMA 1=4 Assrmar
ITFErnz DATE November 15, 1983
Subject: Family Planning Ff4es, .. . .. _
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[ DeparL-Tent: Health . I Public Hearing: yes A no
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Attachment(s): None Ittfo=ratt.i.Crt Contact: Jerry Robinson
phone /trainer: - Extension 311 . !
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PURPOSE: The Board DA Health at its October 30, 1983 meeting voted to request that the
Commissioner's adopt the Federally mandated change In the Family Planning self
pay fees to e effective January I, 1984. The self az fee increase is 7%;
as folloWs:
Patient Income Service 1 Service 2 Service 3
(Scale slides with number (Complete physical (Exam with pelvic (Exam without p lvic
of people in family) plus prescription) plus prescription) (plus prescript on)
Present Fee New Fee Present Fee New Fee Present Fee He Fee
Unemancipated Minors* 0 0 0 0 0 0
Below 125% of poverty* 0 0 0 0 0 ro
125 - 145% of poverty 13.43 14.37 4.99 5.34 2.69 /.87
145 - 165% of poverty 26.85 28.73 9.97 10.68 5.37
..' 165 - 185Z of poverty 40,28 43.10 14.96 1.6.0o 8.,06 E.62
186 - 200% of poverty 53,70 57.46 1994. 21,34 10.74 1 ,50
200% and above poverty 67.13 71.83 24,93 26,68 13,43 14,37
NEED: The self pay fee scale adjustment is a federal mandate.
IMPACT: Minimal impacF: Of our patients, 73.2% do not self pay any fees; 10.6% pay
the lowest fees; possibly the fee income would increase by $700 - $900 if
collections proceed as usual.
Recommm2ation(5) Adopt as recommended by the Board of Health.
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* Medicaid, Title XX, and the Federal Grant subsidity pays towards the cost of thee
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT ITEM MD'
MEETING DATE Nnvpmxpr l5° 1g83 .
SUBJECT: Housing Rehabilitation Contract Award
!DEPARTMENT: ---1unity Development pUBL HEARlMG; YES x NO
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ATTACHMENT(S): Bid Results INFORMATION CONTACT:
Wilbert McAdoo
PHONE NUMBERS: HILLSBOROUGH - 732-8181
HILLSBOROUGH - 722-9351
CHAPEL HILL - 967-9251
MEBANE - 227-2031
DURHAM - 688-7331
PURPOSE: Award of three housing rehabilitation contracts.
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NEED: Sealed bids were received and opened on October 31 , 1983. Attach-d
is a tabulation of the bids by dwelling unit numbers.
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IMPACT: Award of contract to the lowest bidder will be consistent with
present housing rehabilitation bid procedure.
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RECWMMENDATIONKS :
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ou Hill Street Taylor Home Improvement 10,615.00
711 Faucette Mill Road Samuel English 67740]
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RESULTS OF BID OPENING
OWNER: Louis Watkins APPLICATION NUMBER 48
ADDRESS: D.0 #48 Hil.I. Street COST ESTIMAIE:_9,867.00
PERCENTAGE OF BID OVER 7.05 UNDER
CHECK ONE: JOB BID LT1 JOB NEGOTIATED 1 j
COHPANY
BID AMOUNT
1. 5amuelinglish 13,889.00
2_ 13,117.00
3. Gates Construction _11,615,00
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Taylor ome Improvement 10,615.00
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Bids ope ed by:__ Robert Wilson
Time o Bd Opening: 3:00 p.m.
Date of Bid Opening October 31, 1983
Glenn Davis
Witnessed by:
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Lowest Acceptable Bid: 10,615.00
Negotiated Amount: N/A
Contractor: p Taylor Home Improvements
NAME
1156 Fiske Street Durham, N.C. 27703
ADDRESS
688-3214
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Submitted by Pur '761 DATE: //
Bid Approved by:
Proceed Order: Issued 1 J Not Issued ! 1
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RESUIIS OF BID OPENING
OWNER: Larry Holt APPLICATION NUMBER 93
ADDRESS:__D_ Ee COST ESTIMATE: 5,766.00
PERCENTAGE OF BID OVER q7 UNDER
CHECK ONE: JOB BID r17, JOB NEGOTIATED EJ
COMPANY BID AMOUNT
1. Samuel Foglish 6,550.00 -
Z. Will K nq _9,251.00
3. Gates Construction
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Bids opened by: Robert Wilson
Time of Bid Opening: 3:00 p.m.
Date of Bid Opening October 31, 1963
Glenn Davis
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Lowest Acceptable Bid: 6,550.00
Negotiated Amount: N/A
Contractor: Samuel English
7 NAM
Route'l, Box 16 Efland N.C. 2724
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ADDRESS
;61-12q2
PHONE NUMBER
COMMENTS:
Submitted by: )/t} DATE: /1 —
Bid Approved by:.
Proceed Order: Issued I Not Issued
COMMENTS:
RESULTS OF BID OPENING
OWNER: Slyv a Ray APPLICATION NUMBER 111
ADDRESS: D. . #111 Faucette Mill Road COST ESTIMATE: 5,9E6.00
--r PERCENTAGE OF BID OVER UNDER 3.55
CHECK ONE: JOB BID b.--71 JOB NEGOTIATED r-
COMPANY BID AMOUNT
1. Samuel English 5,774.00
2. Will King 8,310.00
3. Gates Construction
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Bids opened by:
Time of Bid Opening: 3:00 P.M.
Date of Bid Opening October 31, 1983
Witnessed by: Glenn Davis
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Lowest Acceptable Bid: 5,774.00
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Negotiated Amount: N/A
Contractor: Samuel English
NAME
Route 1, Env 1 • FflAnd, ML. 77241
ADDRESS
563-1292
PHONE NUMBER
COMMENTS:
Submitted by: it/=.4../6 „2: 1- DATE: /1
Bid Approved by:
Proceed Order: Issued I Not Issued
COMMENTS:
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGEN A
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT ITEM NO.
MEETING DATE November 15, 1983
SUBJECT: Lease Agreements, Northside Multipurpose Center
1DEPARTMENT: Purchsing & Central servi',9 [PUBLIC HEARING: YES x NO
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark H. Rees
Lease agreements are on file with ext 498
the Clerk toithe Board of PHONE NUMBERS: HILLSBOROUGH - 732-8181
Commissionerb HILLSBOROUGH - 732-9351
CHAPEL HILL - 967-9251
MEBANE - 227-2031
• DURHAM - 688-7331
PURPOSE: To consider entering into one year lease agreements with the Community
School for People Under Six (a day care center) and Joint Orange-Chatham
Comumniq Action, Inc. (JOCCA) for use of space at the Northside
Multipurpose Center.
NEED: With the occupation of the renovated Northside Multipurpose Center
recently completed, there is a need to enter into lease agreements
with the Community School for People Under Six and JOCCA.
i. Term Lf Lease: October 1, 1983 through September 30, 1984
2. Payment: Rent shall be suspended in favor of in-kind contributions
from he County to the tenants. However, the tenants shall pay
for electricity and fuel for heat on a square footage proration
basisi
IMPACT: These lealie agreements conform with the County's existing policy
of requiring written agreements with its tenants.
RECOMNDATION(S):APproved lease agreemetts.
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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION ADENgA
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT ITEM NO
MEETING DATE October 18, 1983
SUBJECT: Project Ordinance Amendments
'DEPARTMENT:
Finance LPUBLIC HEARING: YES X NO
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Donna mayton I
PHONE NUMBERS: HILLSBOROUGH - 732-8181
HILLSBOROUGH - 732-9361
CHAPEL HILL - 967-9251
MEBANE - 227-2031
DURHAM - 688-7331
PURPOSE: Acceptancel of project ordinance arirndinents for Orange County EMployment
and Training.
NEED: CETA:
1) To a lc cept the CETA 118 YWE program's deobligetian of funds and to adjus
the program's budget in accordance with the State's budget back-up,
2) To accept additional funds for the CXTA IIB AWE program and to adjust ti
program's budget in accordance with the State's budget back-up.
3) To accept additional funds for the CETA.Administration program for the
final close-out and to adjust the piugram's budget in accordance with
the State's budget back-up.
4) To accept additional funds for CETA 118 YWE program and to adjust the
program's budget in accordance with the State's budget back-up.
IMPACT: CETA:
1) This amendment will decrease the funding for the Orange County Employmen
and Training program.
2) This amendment will provide additional funding for participants in the
Orange County Employment and Training program.
3) This amendment will provide the needed funding for the final close-out
for the Orange County Employment and Training Administration program.
4) This amendment will provide the needed funding for the Orange ()malty
Employment and Training program
RECOMMENDATION(S): Approval.
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PROPOSED
1982-83 PROJECT ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT
27, � The 1982 :3 Project Ordinance of Orange County as adopted on September
" ,v2, and /uusequently amended, is hereby amended as follows:
1) Decrease of Revenue:
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^ . R Grant $(784.00)
CETA JIB YWE - Participant - Personnel (784.00)
To accept deobligation of CETA }{B funding..
2) Source of Revenue:
CETA IIB Grant
$8557.00
Appropriation:
CETA IIB80E - Participant - Personnel 9,229.00
CETA IIk AWE Staff Operations
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To accept additional CETA JIB funding.
3) Source of Revenue:
CETA IIB Grant
$11,002.00
Appropriation:
CETA - Admin Pool - Personnel 9,307.00
CETA Admin Pool Operations 1,695.00
To accept CETA Admin close-out funding.
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CETA rB Grant $ 664.00
Appropriation:
CETA JIB YWE - Participant - Personnel- - 1,315.00
CETA IB YWE Staff Personnel
rsoone (681.00)
To acoe t additional CETA IIB funding,
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT ITEM NO.
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SUBJECT: Resolution Establishing Just Compensation
1DEPARTMENT: Community Development J )i1NO
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ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Albert Kittrell
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Re"` NUMBERS:_ .^^^~...~~~. - 732-8181
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HILLSBOROUGH - 732-9361
CHAPEL HILL - 967-9251
' MEBANE - 227-2031
� DURHAM - BBB-7331
PURPOSE: To consider establishing just compensation for five investor-owned dwellin:
units: Acquisition is in conjunction with the relocation component of the
Cuunt6's Community Development Program.
NEED: This_ November meeting.
The dwelling units are substandard and rehabilitation is infeasible. The
of rehabilitation. Under federal regulations, the County must acquire the
propety before relocation activities begin. The total amount of just
compensation is attached. After tenants have been relocated, the dwelling
will he demolished and the mobile unit will be auctioned by the County,
• The prpperties were appraised by Fred Ruffin. Review appraisals were
conducted by George Meyer, County Chief Appraiser. Real Property will not
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See note explaining revision in value determined for the mobile home unit.
lNPACT,
• Certif'catioo of just compensation will facilitate the timely implementatio
of the relocation process.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve recommended values as adjusted,
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RESOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ESTABLISHING JUST
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COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN PROPERTIES PROPOSED FOR ACQUISITION IN THE ORANGE
COUNTY COMMUNITY' DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, NRCD PROJECT NO. 82-C-6285.
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IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
.• TEAT, The Orange County Board of Commissioners has obtained appraisals and a
review appraisal for each unit proposed to be acquired in the Orange County
Community Development Program as required by the Uniform Relocation Assistance
and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and HUD's implementing at
24 CFR 42.101-127.
THAT, Just Compensation is hereby established for each of the units as
follows:
"See Attachment"
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I hereby Certify that the above resolution is a true and correct copy of the
resolution adopted at a meeting of the Orange County Board of Commissioners
on the Jay of ,19 .
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Square Feet of g Uniti 0 Review Appraiser's
Dwelling Unit First Appraisal -
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41 � 839 3,489"00 3,489°00
119 839 3,489.00 3/489.00
120 i 839 3~489,00 3,489.00
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122 i 839 3,489.00 3*489.00
129 ' 756 2,822.00 2,000.00
(Mobile Unit) ;Mbbfle
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determined was $822
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higher. The lower
amount takes into
account what a will-
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expected to pay to
bring the unit up to
standard for a livable
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ORANGE COUNTY TAX SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
208 &ATM CAMERON Srazzr
RILLSBOROUGEL NORTI-1 CAROLINA 27279
Kermit Lloyd
Tax Supervirar
October 14, 1983
Mr. Albert Kittrell
CommunityDevelopment Director
Orange County Offices
HillsboroUgh, North Carolina 27278
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Dear Mr, Kittrell:
RE: Certificate of Review Appraisals
Northern Fairview Community Development Project
Dwelling Units 41, 119, 120, 122 and 129
I hereby certify that I have reviewed the properties referred to above;
that the appraisals are completed and consistent with acceptable professional
appraisal 'techniques and practices; that the information furnished by the
Community Development Department indicated the appraisals comply with all
applicable statutory and administrative requirements of the Department
of Housing and Urban Development and is assumed to be correct. In my opinion,
the reports are acceptable for use in determining the "Fair Market Value"
of the property appraised.
Sincerely,
11 flaieW -11\)-(2-11
George Meyer
Chief Appraiser
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT ITEM NO.
MEETING DATE `. 'o.' ~x
SUBJECT: 1084-85
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ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT; Harding Q
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AUDIT ONTRACT PHONE NUMBERS:' HILLSBOROUGH
HILLSBOROUGH - 782-9367
CHAPEL HILL - 967-9251
MEBANE - 227-2031
DURHAM - 688-7331
PURPOSE: To qmtract with the accounting firm of Touche Ross & Company.
NEED: N. C. General Statute 159-34 requires each local government to have
its accounts audited annually by an independent auditor' Attachment P
of the Federal Office of Management and Budget Circular A-102 requires
an organization-wide single audit of all federal grants.
IMPACT: The audit fee is $33,500 or 7.0% above last year. The fee for the
single eudit will be included in our charge back to the grants through
our fndrect cost p|an. Performance of this audit will eliminate the
need �
ne= u[�rner agencies to audit Orange County. The increase in the
single audit fee was a result of much more detailed work required to
be done to meet compliance standards than anticipated.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
4pproval.
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGEND
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT ITEM NO.
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MEETING DATE November TS, 1983
SUBJECT: Interfaith Council For Social Services
DEPARTMENT: Tax Supervisor 1 PUBLIC HEARING: YES x NO
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ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Kermit Lloyd
Yes PHONE NUMBERS: HILLSBOROUGH - 732-8181
HILLSBOROUGH - 732-9361
CHAPEL HILL - 967-9251
MEBANE - 227-2031
DURHAM - 688-7331
PURPOSE: For the Board to consider a request from the Interfaith Council for Social
Services and Community Housing Alternatives, Inc., to have the Board appro
priate $526.73 to cover Community Housing Alternatives, inc., 1983 pro-rat-d
share' of property taxes on property to house the Adelaide Walters Apartmen.s,
an elderly apartment complex in Chapel Hill,
NEED: On July 22, 1983, Community Housing Alternatives, Inc., a private non-prof t
corporation (grantee), purchased two tracts of land from a private individ al
(grantor) to construct an apartment complex for the elderly.
In that the grantor was the owner of record on January 1, 1983, the granto
according to the Machinery Act is the party liable for payment of taxes fo
1983. However, it was agreed by both parties to the sale that the grantor
would pay the taxes from January I-through July 22 and the grantee from
July 23 - December 31. It was assumed by the grantee that since the grant:a
had kivate non-profit corporation status, it would be relieved of its
liability to pay its pro-rated share. It was later discovered by the graniee
that this was not the case.
IMPACT: The County cannot release the grantee of its tax liability because the
grantee is not the owner of record on January 1 and therefore it cannot be
released of a liability it has never incurred. Releases can only be made
where there is a clerical error, illegal tax or a tax levied for an illegal
purpose (G.S. 105-381)
RECOMMENDATION(S):
Disapproval because (1) the request does not meet the release requirements
and (2)1 to appropriate funds to a private entity to assist it in the payment
of its taxes would be a precedent-setting action.
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT ITEM NO.
1 MEETING DATE November 15, 1983
SUBJECT: Protection of Falls and Jordan Watersheds
I-DEPARTMENT: Count31, Commissioners j I PUBLIC HEARING: YES X NO
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The!'Inter-Faith Council for Social Service
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
207 Wilson Street 1 November 2, 1983 (919)929-6380
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Mr. Richard Whitted, Chairman
Orange County Board of Commissioners
128 West Union Street
Billsborough, N.C. 27278
Dear Mr. Whittede
We are writing as President of the Board of Community Rousing Alternatives,
Inc. and President of the Board of the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service,
Inc. The Council recently purchased two parcels of land in Chapel Hill for
construction Of the Adelaide Walters Apartments which will accommodate low
and moderate income elderly and handicapped persons.
Since it is too late to request tax exemption for 1983, we are asking the
Board of County Commissioners for an appropriation of $526.73, which is our
share of the taxes on parcels with Tax Map numbers 7.83710 and 722.
In 1984, we shall apply for tax exemption on this property to which we are
entitled under State law. We shall have representatives present at the tamp
of the bearing on this request, which, we understand, has been scheduled
for November 7, 1983. We shall be glad to answer any questions you or
members of the Board may have regarding this request prior to or at the times
of the hearing.
I shall appreCiate confirmation of the date on which this hearing will be
on the agenda of the Board of County Commissioners, Wd also wish to convey
our appreciation for the Board's favorable consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Sue Baker, President Martha Branscombe,
Inter.Taith Council President
for Social Service, Inc. Community Housing Alternatives, Inc.
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Copies: Commissioners Marshall, Walker, Wilhoit, Lloyd
United Fund Agency
North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Comm- unity Development
James B. Hunt, Jr.,Governor Joseph W. Grimsley, Secretary
November 4, 1983
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Mr. Richard Whitted, Chairman
Orange County Board of Commissioners
P.O. Box 640
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Dear Mr. Whitted:
Thanks to a concerted and coordinated effort between many local and
state pe'ople, a workable State/Local Action Plan for the Falls and Jordan
Watershels is now a reality. Significant steps have been taken in a very
short time because of your leadership as an elected official and your
commitme6t to protecting these valuable reservoirs.
As presented and discussed at our October 7th meeting, the
Fails/Jordan. Action Plan received the concurrence and support of the
Steering Committee. A report was made to the Environmental Management
Commission on October 13th on the progress made by the Steering Committee
and on the Action Plan. The Commission acted on two very important
recommendations of the Steering Committee. First, although the A II
classification for Falls and Jordan was adopted, withdrawals for drinking
water from Jordan will not be approved until it has been determined that
the water is safe to drink. Secondly, the timing and degree of phosphorus
reductign from existing wastewater treatment plants will be affected by
the adoption of local actions concerning phosphorus and water quality.
To further demonstrate our state and local commitment, I am asking
that your local governing board adopt the uniform joint resolution which
is enclosed. Important work is already underway on several of the
elements of the Falls/Jordan Action Plan and the joint resolution will
clearly state our intentions to pursue this partnership. I would be very
pleased to have uniform joint resolutions from each governing board in the
watershed by December 1983, if at all possible.
I have scheduled a meeting of the Falls/Jordan Watershed Steering
Committee for December 1, 1983 at 10:00 a.m. in the offices of Triangle J
Council of Governments. At this time, we will, hear reports on the
implementation of items in the Action Plan. Of particular interest will
be the state's efforts in toxics and a pollution prevention pays program,
as well as work on defining Water Quality Critical Areas.
P 0 Sox 27687 Flaleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919 733-4964
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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Additional notice will be sent regarding our December 1st meeting.
Please ie me know if you have any questions.
With warm personal regards,
Sincerely,
4111,
Grimsley
Enclosures
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UNIFORM JOINT RESOLUTION
ON THE PROTECTION OF
FALLS AND JORDAN WATERSHEDS
WHEREAS, the Falls and Jordan Reservoirs represent a combined public
investment of over $305 million with estimated benefits for such uses as
recreatiOn, water supply, and flood control totalling $22 million each
year; and
WHEREAS, the addition of phosphorus, sediment, metals, toxics and
other pollutants will seriously affect the quality of the Reservoirs for
their intended public uses; and
WHEREAS, the sources of these pollutants are wastewater treatment
facilities, stormwater runoff, and urban and rural erosion from land in
each respective watershed; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and
Community Development (NRCD) has the authority and responsibility to
regulate water quality from point sources such as wastewater treatment
facilities and local governments have the authority and responsibility to
regulate activities which affect the health, safety and welfare of
citizens within their jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Management Commission of NRCD has adopted
water quality classifications for the reservoirs to protect the waters for
water supply, recreation, and other uses, and has designated the
reservoilis as Nutrient Sensitive Waters for phosphorous control; and
WHEREAS, the timing and degree of phosphorus removal required for
wastewater treatment facilities in the watersheds can be affected by the
actions of local governments to reduce phosphorus from other sources; and
WHEREAS, the control q phosphorus through stormwater or nonpoint
source management can protectfthe Reservoirs from other pollutants such as
sediment,Imetals, and toxics; and
WHEREAS, local governments have been working through the
Falls/Jordan Watershed Steering Committee to develop a plan of action
based on a partnership between local and state governments to protect the
water quality in general of the Reservoirs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the NRCD states its strong
support of the State/Local Action Agenda for the Falls and Jordan
Watersheds as attached, and further states its committment to implement
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AN BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED TEAT, the Orange County Board of
Commissiloners agrees in principle with the State/Local Action Agenda for
the Fal]s and Jordan Watersheds, and states its intention to implement the
uniform ,local actions specified in the Action Agenda regarding drinking
water, algricultural and forestry runoff, urban areas - erosion control,
urbanizing areas, and toxic/hazardous materials.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STATE-LOCAL ACTION AGENDA
FALLS AND JORDAN WATERSHEDS
OCTOBER 7, 1983**
A, A-II CLASSIFICATION FOR DRINKING WATER
Concerns have been raised regarding the classification of
Falls and Jordan Lakes A-II to allow them to be used for drinking
water, This cone rn is focused on toxics and synthetic organic
chemicals.
1 , STATE ACTION
NRCD recommends that:
a. The A-I1 classification be aPproved by the Environmental
Management Commission for both lakes.
b. Withdrawals for drinking water purposes from Jordan
not be approved until it has been determined that the
water, is safe to drink with respect to toxics and synthetic
organic chemicals.
c. NRCD will conduct necessary research, analysis and
monitoring to determine quality for water supply,
2. LOCAL ACTION
NRCD recommends that:
a. Municipalities critically review their industrial
pre-t eatment programs to determine their effectiveness in
controlling toxics and synthetic organic chemicals,
B. AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY RUNOFF
Agricultura and forest runoff contributes 38% of the phosphorus
load in Falls and approximately 25% in the Jordan . Agricultural
erosion results in problems of productivity for the farmer and
in sediment tion, phosphorus, pesticides, and other pollutants
entering th lakes .
1 . STATE ACTION
NRCD recommends that :
a . The Upper Neuse and Upper Cape Fear Basin erosion contro
study recommendations be implemented over a five year
period rather than 10 years as proposed.
(1) Necessary computer mapping and data be provided to
agencies to implement the Upper Neuse and Upper
Cape Fear basin erosion control recommendations .
(2) Model guidelines for treating critical erosion
areas for county BMP (best management practices)
programs be developed for implementation by local
Soil and Water Conservation Districts .
b. On-the-ground training for loggers and logging contracto s
in the watershed to reduce sedimentation be provided.
( 1) NRCD fund purchase by forest landowners of seedling.,
seed, and mulch to stabilize critical areas .
c. DOT select a target area and conduct a demonstration
project to show the effectiveness of sedimentation control
practices for rural road maintenance.
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d. NRCD supports the concept of Agricultural Districts
to maintain prime farm and forest lands if local Soil &
Water Conservation Districts and local governments reach
such a consensus.
2 . LOCAL ACTION
NRCD recommend that:
a, Local Soil and Water Conservation Districts implement
model guidelines for treating critical erosion areas
in District Plans , (Guidelines referred to in a. (2) °boy-)
b. An annual BMP maintenance program will be incorporated
Into District Plans.
c. District Plans should be formally approved by County
Commissioners prior to receiving funding, and annual
evaluations should be reported to County Commissioners .
C. URBAN AREAS - EROSION CONTROL
Urban runoff areas contribute 15% of the phosphorus delivered to th
4. Falls and approximately 11% to the Jordan. Sedimentation caused by storm-
water runoff i a major problem for water quality. Sediments carry _
phosphorus and other pollutants to the lakes . Deposited sediment
reduces the ca °city of the lakes to provide water supply.
1 . STATLACTION
NRCD recommends that :
a. The State Erosion Control Program be strengthened to
provide additional manpower, technical assistance, and
enforcement resources in the watersheds .
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b. Strong local support be provided for the NRCD
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ST EAMWATCR program.
2, LOCAL CTION
NRCD recommends that :
a. Sedimentation and erosion control programs be adopted
and enforced by the counties of Alamance, Chatham, Durh4m,
and Granville, and the cities of Burlington, Durham,
Graham and Pittsboro.
b. Local governments with existing sedimentation control
programs evaluate the effectiveness of their programs i
these watersheds .
D. URBANIZING AREAS
New development in the watersheds contributes to water quality
Problems by increased stormwater runoff and wastewater treatment
systems. he closer the land use activity is to the reservoir,
the greater the relative impact on water quality; therefore, more
control is necessary.
1 . STATE ACTION
NRCD r commends that :
a. Water Quality Critical Areas of the Jordan and Falls
Lakes be delineated and development in these areas be
subject to higher levels of control .
b. Non-discharge systems be used. in Water Quality
Critical Areas where feasible.
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c, All wastewater systems in Water Quality Critical
Areas be designed to provide maximum protection from
the risk of discharging untreated sewage,
d. Guidance be provided, to enable local government over-
. sight and management of on-site and small community
wastewater systems.
e. Local governments be notified upon NRCD's receipt of
permit applications for private wastewater systems .
f. The following uniform, minimum performance standards
to manage stormwater runoff from all new development
be adopted:
(1 ) Require control of the first half-inch of runoff
from impervious surfaces , (roof tops, parking lots,
etc. ) . The preferred method for reducing stormwater
pollution is through natural infiltration on un-
disturbed, vegetated land.
(2) Set the following maximum limits for impervious
coverage ln new development:
Water Quality Critical Areas 6%
Non-critical/Unsewered Areas 12%
Non-critical/Sewered Areas 30%
(3) Establish a minimum buffer of 50 feet of natural
vegetation for all streams within and bordering
the developed area, and Prohibit direct discharge
of runoff through ditches, culverts, or along
roadways across the buffers,
2 , LOCAL ACTION
NRCD recommends that:
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al Cities and counties bordering Falls and Jordan Lakes should coordinate future development plans and utility
extension in the respective watersheds ,
bi Sewer extension plans and policies should be modified
to discourage urban-level development of residential
and industrial uses in Water Quality Critical Areas .
c Local agencies should strictly and uniformly apply
state regulations for on-site wastewater systems ,
d Educational and technical assistance programs should b:
directed to proper maintanance of wastewater systems,
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specifically in Water Quality Critical Areas.
e Local units should adopt the proposed uniform perform° ce
standards on runoff, impervious area, and stream buffe
Capabilities for site plan review, inspection and
maintenance of stormwater management systems should be
developed,
E. NUTRIENT SENSITIVE WATERS DESIGNATION - POINT SOURCE PHOSPHORUS
REDUCTION
Unless significant steps are taken to reduce the amount of phosphor s
entering Falls and Jordan Lakes, severe algae blooms may develop.
This phosphorus and other pollutants comes from point source dis-
charges add from non-point or stormwater runoff, By designating th-
lakes as Nutrient Sensitive Waters, the state can regulate phosphor s
from wast water treatment systems .
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1 , STATE ACTION
NRCD r commends that:
a. Falls and Jordan Lakes be designated as Nutrient Sensit've
Waters.
b. Phosphorus reduction for new discharges is needed in
both watersheds and can be accomplished by use of
non-discharge systems, connection to an existing
municipal system, or treatment for discharge to
1 microgram per liter monthly average if necessary to
Protect water quality.
c, For existing discharge to Jordan, compliance schedules
should be developed, for the New Hope Arm in particular, to
enable an approximate two year time period to initiate
Phosphorus removal .
d, For existing 'discharge to Falls, notification should be
Provided that phosphorus control may be required after
further study.
e. NRCD will support legislation for a phosphorus detergent
ban if local governments reach a consensus to recommend
such ' legislation.
f. In specifying the timing and degree of phosphorus removal
for existing plants, strong consideration be given to th-
actions by local government to reduce phosphorus
from other sources .
F. TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Both reservoirs are exposed to contamination by toxic materials from
several potential sources. These include: wastewater treatment plan
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effluent direct spills from highway or rail dccidents; spills
or leaks of material stored throughout the watersheds.
1 . STATE ACTION
NRCD recommends that :
a. A coordinated response plan be developed far
hazardous materials spills from highway and rail
crossings over both lakes,
b. Technical assistance be provided to local
governments in establishing a local emergency
response capability,
c, Assistance be provided to conduct an inventory of
stored hazardous materials in local jurisdictions,
2. LOCAL ACTION
NRCD recommends that:
a Strict enforcement and use of industrial pre-treatment
and sewer use ordinances be used to prevent discharge
of toxics to municipal treatment plants or to streams in tf
watersheds ,
b, Local governments participate in an inventory of
hazardous materials storage areas by companies and
institutions,
cJ Recently adopted ordinances regulating the storage
of hazardous materials be reviewed to assess their
applicability to local jurisdictions, (examples of
these include Raleigh, Greensboro, and Lee County. )
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