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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 03-13-2001-1ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: March 13, 2001 Action Agenda Item No. SUBJECT: Review Remainder of BOCC Goals and Possible Schedule for Future Adoption . of Goals DEPARTMENT: County Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No County Manager ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: John Link, ext 2300 Individual Goals to be Discussed Proposed Air Quality Goal TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Proposed Social Justice Goal (Under Hillsborough 732 -8181 Separate Cover prior to the Meeting) Chapel Hill 968 -4501 Durham 688 -7331 Mebane 336- 227 -2031 PURPOSE: To discuss BOCC Goals for FY 2001 -02 which the Board did not have time to discuss at the December 9, 2000 BOCC Retreat, the December 12, 2000 Continued Retreat meeting, and the February 13, 2001 work session; and to discuss a possible schedule for future adoption of the goals. BACKGROUND: The BOCC began discussion on the Goals for FY 2001 -02 at the Board's December 9, 2000 Retreat. Those discussions continued at the December 12, 2000 Continued Retreat meeting and the February 13, 2001 work session. However, time did not allow the Board to discuss all the Goals. Staff has reviewed the Goals addressed in those meetings and has determined that the following goals remain to be discussed: Joint Master Recreation and Parks Plan Historic Preservation Lands Legacy Program Natural Resources Water Resource Quantity and Quality Watershed Protection Solid Waste Management Organization, Facilities and Services Drafts of these goals are attached, and, except in one instance, remain the same as the Board received prior to the December 9, 2000 Board Retreat. The one change involves a revision to the Lands Legacy Program goal. That revision was provided by Environment and Resource Conservation Director David Stancil and is attached. It should also be noted that David Stancil has recently developed a new proposed Air Quality goal for the Board to, discuss, and a copy is attached for Board review and discussion. Human Rights and Relations Director Annette Moore is also preparing some draft information on a proposed Social Justice goal. Information on this initiative will be provided to the Board under separate cover prior to the meeting on March 13. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct financial impact associated with discussion of the Goals for FY 2001 -02. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss the Goals for FY 2001 -02 and the materials associated with the two new proposed goals, discuss a possible schedule for future adoption of the goals, and provide any necessary direction to staff. FY 2001-2002FY 2000 20011999 2000 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT APPROVED GOAL Revised 05/03/99 Approved: 06/21/99 n evioed: 01 1/00 n 0c/1 n/00 rrG'ixia2��a-rvrva Revised:A(01100 Revised 11/21/00 JOINT MASTER RECREATION AND PARKS PLAN GOAL STATEMENT: To develop a Joint Master Recreation and Parks Plan for Recreation&Parks. Goal Initiated/Proposed By: Board of County Commissioners Most Recent Version Adopted by BOCC: June 21, 1999 FY 2001-2002FY 2000 20011999 2000 2 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT APPROVED GOAL Revised 05/03/99 Approved: 06/21/99 Revised. 01 11 1/00 Revised: 0ca-06/01/00 Revised 11/21/00 STATUS REPORT This goal is a continuation of the goal to update the Master Recreation & Parks Plan that was adopted in 1988. The original goal was adopted in August of 1997 as a result of recommendations at were presented in previous reports. The Assembly of Governments Report entitled"Recreation and Parks Issues in Orange County,N.C."was presented in February of 1996 and the "Coordination of Parks and Recreation Services for Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Orange County" report was presented in May of 1997. The first priority identified in these reports was to Develop a Joint Capital Facilities Plan for all jurisdictions, which was endorsed by each elected Board. As a result, a steering committee was established to organize a Joint Master Recreation and Parks Work Group. The Work Group was established in January of 1998 and began meeting regularly to prepare a final report for a Joint County-Wide Capital Facilities Plan Master Recreation and Parks (JMRP) report for Recreation and Parks. The Work Group completed its report in May 1999. On May 3, the Board took actions adopting revised recommendations of the JMRP Report and related proposals regarding an InterGovernmental Parks Council. The Board also instructed staff to begin identifying and acquiring future parklands, through the Lands Legacy Interim Action Plan. Some timelines have been adjusted to reflect the actions on the JMRP report and activities related to these actions (Intergovernmental Parks Work Group). Objective 7 has been added to reflect the final step of this goal—the update of the County Master Recreation and Parks Element. FY 2001-2002FY 2000 20011999 2000 3 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT APPROVED GOAL Revised 05/03/99 Approved: 06/21/99 Revised: 01/11/00 neyk ed. 05/10/00 Revised: 0Ga�o/011000 Revised 11/21/00 JOINT MASTER RECREATION AND PARKS PLAN FINANCIAL IMPACT/RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS Completion of this goal would involve the following commitment.of existing County Staff resources from: Environment&Resource Conservation Department, G.I.S.,Recreation&Parks,Manager's Office. • Given the"Joint"nature of this project,the commitment of staff resources from the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill,and Hillsborough will be sought. FY 2001-2002 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMNIISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL 4 JOINT MASTER RECREATION AND PARKS PLAN OBJECTIVE 1: Prepare an inventory of existing public and private recreational and park facilities and other land resources. DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 06/21/99 Research and compile data of inventory. COMPLETED January, 1999 November, 1998- January, 1999 06/21/99 Present to the Work Group for review and approval. COMPLETED February, 1999 January, 1999 06/21/99 Incorporate in the final report of the Work Group. COMPLETED May, 1999 May, 1999 06/21/99 Establish an annual review of inventory keep up to date. May, 2000 and ongoing FY 2001-2002 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL 5 JOINT MASTER RECREATION AND PARKS PLAN OBJECTIVE 2—Review and update the recreation and parks needs identified in existing and future plans. DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 06/21/99 Needs assessment and sub-committee review minimum standards for Recreation and Parks Facilities COMPLETED Comparison report of all jurisdictions. May, 1998 06/21/99 Present for review by Work Group. COMPLETED March, 1999 06/21/99 Incorporate in the final report of Work Group. COMPLETED May, 1999 FY 2001-2002 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COM1VIISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL • 6 JOINT MASTER RECREATION AND PARKS PLAN OBJECTIVE 3: Develop a mechanism for coordination of joint siting,development and management of school and park sites in conjunction with the Schools and Land Use Council. DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 06/21/99 School and Land Use Council formed for joint siting of schools and public facilities. COMPLETED October, 1997 06/21/99 ; Present for approval"Memorandum of Agreement for Joint Siting of Facilities. COMPLETED March, 1999 06/21/99 Incorporate agreement in the Work Group Report. COMPLETED May, 1999 06/21/99 Investigate coordination between the Schools and Land Use Council and proposed On-going Intergovernmental Parks Work Group "Parks and Resource Lands Council". • FY 2001-2002 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL 7 °;; : :-:- JOINT MASTER`RECRATION AND PARKS PLAN OBJECTIVE 4: Standardize the recreation sections of the land use ordinances across jurisdictions with respect to"standards"used to define Recreation and Park requirements. DATE TASKSIMILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 06/21/99 Revise the standards identified in the Comparison Report for recommendations.Work Group Your 2000 recommends that umbrella standards parameters be developed with flexibility for jurisdictional COMPLETED differences in standards May, 1999 Proposed Intergovernmental Parks Work Group develops parameters for standards. X00 January,2001 Local government staffs review standards in context of County-wide parameters February—April, 2001 Local governments adopt new standards or modify existing standards for consistency with May-June,2001 Countywide parameters • • FY 2001-2002 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL 8 JOINT MASTER RECREATION AND PARKS PLAN OBJECTIVE 5: Standardize the Land Dedication/Payment-in-Lieu provisions amicable to all jurisdictions. DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 06/21/99 Research and compare existing Pay-in-Lieu/Land Dedication ordinances of all jurisdictions. COMPLETED April,-1999 06/21/99 Develop recommended changes for review and inclusion in the Report. COMPLETED May, 1999 06/21/99 Coordinate a recommendation for payment toward recreation facilities,including the evaluation of May, 1999 impact fees and alternative revenue sources , May-September, 2000 • • FY 2001-2002 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMNIISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL 9 JOINT MASTER RECREATION AND PARKS PLAN OBJECTIVE 6: Establish an ' "i Intergovernmental Parks Work Group to share information on parks f planning and development in the municipalities and County, maintain and update the inventory of facilities,foster communication for collaborative ventures,identify parks needs and opportunities,develop parameters for parks standards, and conduct outreach and public education. review land acquisition criteria,facilities siting criteria, and funding sources. DATE TASKSIMILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 06/21/99 Sub-Committee to review and report on the establishment of a"Parks Council". COMPLETED April, 1999 06/21/99 Incorporate into Work Group Report. COMPLETED May, 1999 06/21/99 Address Intergovernmental Parks Work Group council and role for parkland acquisition October, 1999 in County's Lands Legacy Program,through BOCC Open Space Task Force. November ,n99 April,2000 Completed 06/21/99 Proposal to implement Joint Capital Funding developed as report from Managers from each . Year 2000 jurisdiction,to be presented at Assembly of Governments meeting.completed. X00 October, 2000 Completed 06/21/99 Investigate Coordination with the Schools and Land Use Council. On-going FY 2001-2002 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMNIISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL 10 JOINT MASTER RECREATION AND PARKS PLAN OBJECTIVE 7: Update the County Recreation and Parks Element of the Comprehensive Plan (Master Recreation and Parks Plan). I DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC Use the Joint Master Recreation and Parks report,the Lands Legacy report and the Lands March,2001 Legacy Interim Action Plan to develop a draft update of the County's R&P Element Interim report on draft element presented to Board of Commissioners May,2001 Advisory Boards review and comment on draft update June,2001 Public Hearing on draft update August,2001 Update to R&P Element of Comprehensive Plan adopted by BOCC September,2001 I FY 2001-2002 FY 1999 2000 I ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised: 11/17/00 Revised: 05/11/00 Revised: 11/22/00 HISTORIC PRESERVATION GOAL STATEMENT: Implement the goals and objectives of the Historic Preservation Element of the Comprehensive Plan Goal Initiated/Proposed By: Board of County Commissioners/Historic Preservation Commission Most Recent Version Adopted by BOCC: June 21, 1999 STATUS REPORT This goal seeks to carry out the goals and objectives in the Historic Preservation Element of the Comprehensive Plan,which was adopted by the Board in April, 1996.Work in FY 1999-2000 includes completion of the St.Mary's Road/Trading Path Historic Corridor project,which include money from both the State Historic Preservation Office and local matching dollars.Other projects include publishing of a Historic Architecture manuscript.No National Register nominations were feasible for 1999-2000,but pursuit of a possible Local Landmark Designation is ongoing. The objectives in this goal for FY 1999 2000 2001-2002 are consistent with revisions made last year.Proposed areas of focus for FY 2002 will include-completion of the History of Orange County Architecture manuscript,recommendations on the St.Mary's Road Corridor,design guidelines for Local Landmark program(as required by the State Historic Preservation Office),and consideration of a potential CLG grant submittal(Chatwood area or another feasible project).The timetables in this goal have been adjusted to reflect thew annual nature of some objectives,the need for public outreach and education on the St.Mary's Road project,and delays resulting from staff vacancies and transition of membership on the Historic Preservation Commission. FINANCIAL IMPACT/RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS Completion of this goal will involve both local and grant funding(if available). .In addition,the following commitment of existing staff resources from the ERCD will be required:Land Use and Preservation Planner,ERC Director, Administrative Assistant H and Resource Conservation Technician. Approximately 1200 hours of volunteer time from the Historic Preservation Commission is also needed to accomplish the goals. • • FY 2001-2002 FY 1999 2000 2 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised: 11/17/00 Revised: 05/11/00 Revised: 11122/00 HISTORIC PRESERVATION OBJECTIVE 1 —Annually identify priority sites for National Register nominations and local landmark designations DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 06/21199 Identify priority sites for National Register nominations and local landmark designations,including August- October of Smith-Cole House and Sam Couch Farm. each year 06/21/99 Contact landowners to invite participation in program October-December of each year 06/21/99 Prepare National Register nominations and local designation reports for White Oak Grove School. November 2000- January 2001 06/21/99 Conduct public hearings on proposed designations, if needed February, .2001 06/21/99 Historic Preservation Commission recommendation March 2001 06/21/99 BOCC decision April, 2001 • FY 2001-2002 FY 1999 2000 3 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised: "' Revised: 05/11/00 Revised: 11/22/00 HISTORIC PRESERVATION OBJECTIVE 2—To utilize annual Certified Local Government grants and local matching funds to implement goals of the Preservation Element DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 06/21/99 Submit proposals for Certified Local Government(CLG) Grant October 1999- September,2001 06/21/99 Consideration of CLG projects;recommendations forwarded from HPC to BOCC. October-November, 2000 of each year 06/21/99 BOCC consideration of HPC proposal for CLG Grant. December, of each year 2000 06/21/99 Certified Local Government grant application approved by BOCC and forwarded to State Historic January of each year; Preservation Office. Conduct •ublic hearin:s on •ro t osed desi ations. 2001 06/21/99 Grant Awards announced by State Historic Preservation Office March-April of each year; 06/21/99 HPC and staff prepare requests for professional services to conduct grant project;recommendations May-June, of each forwarded to BOCC for consideration year 2001 06/21/99 Contractual agreements reviewed by HPC/Staff and approved by BOCC; grant project work July-August of each commences year, 2001 06/21/99 Grant project work period ends. September of each year ,2001 FY 2001-2002 FY 1 999 2000 4 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised: 11/17/00 Revised: 05/11100 Revised: 11/22/00 HISTORIC PRESERVATION OBJECTIVE 3—To complete Preservation Planning Study for the St.Mary's Road/Trading Path Historic Corridor DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 06/21/99 Consultants complete architectural and archeological inventory of the St.Mary's Road/Trading Path Historic Corridor November 1999 Completed 06/21/99 Provide status report of survey findings to St. Mary's Road property owners. February,2001 06/21/99 Presentation of survey findings to BOCC;recommendations from HPC for continued planning February-March, 2001 NEW BOCC reviews,provides direction,and considers Corridor action plan(National Register May-June,2001 corridor,Local Historic Corridor,other) NEW HPC and community meet to discuss applicable Action Plan August,2001 • • FY 2001-2002 FY 1999 2000 5 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised: "' Revised: 0300 Revised: 11122/00 HISTORIC PRESERVATION OBJECTIVE 4—To publish the History of Orange County Architecture book DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 06/21/99 Historic Preservation Commission recommends publisher for Architectural History of Orange July-August, 1999 County; Completed 06/21/99 Contractual agreement reviewed and approved by BOCC;production schedule established December 1999— February 2000 Completed 06/21/99 Develop publicity campaign to invite community involvement, picture submittals, and solicit private December 1999— donations September, 2000 and ongoing Collect final materials,receive materials from N.C.Archives and History(prints of all potential September 2000- architectural sites) June 2001 06/21/99 Pre-press production: copy editing,proofreading, indexing, design/composition and typesetting July—September, 2001 06/21/99 Printing and binding;publicity and book release September- December,2001 • FY 2001-2002 FY 1999 2000 6 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised: 44/17/00 Revised: 0300 Revised: 11/22/00 HISTORIC PRESERVATION OBJECTIVE 5—Pursue viewshed protection goals to protect the integrity of significant historic sites and districts DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 06/21/99 Historic Preservation Commission reviews Visual Resource goals of Rural Character Study November, 1999 Completed 06/21/99 Joint meeting with Planning Board and Agricultural Preservation Board to discuss ordinance March March,2001 amendments regarding viewshed protection for historic districts or National Register sites HPC reviews inventory sites,prioritizing sites of local or County significance April—November, 2001 Interim report to Board of Commissioners for direction January,2002 06/21/99 ERCD and Planning staffs jointly prepare new implementation tools February-April,2002 06/21/99 Report to Board of Commissioners May,2002 06/21/99 Public hearing on any proposed ordinance changes August, 2002 • FY 2001-2002 Fv 2000 2001 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL Revised 3/2/01 Revised 11/20/00 Drafted 5/12/00 LANDS LEGACY PROGRAM GOAL STATEMENT: Using the County's adopted Lands Legacy policy, identify, evaluate and acquire important priority natural and cultural resource lands in Orange County for perpetual preservation or recreational use Goal Initiated/Proposed By: Board of County Commissioners Most Recent Version Adopted by BOCC: N/A(Note: This version based on BOCC actions of 4/4/00 and 5/3/00 on Lands Legacy) STATUS REPORT The Board of Commissioners adopted"A Lands Legacy Program for Orange County"on April 4, 2000, focused on prioritizing and acquiring parklands and lands of important natural and cultural resource significance for future generations. On May 3, 2000,the Board adopted an Interim Action Plan for the Lands Legacy program for the period May 3, 2000—June 30, 2001,which identifies priorities for staff in resource acquisitions. The first regular Annual Action Plan will be developed in the fall of 2000 with relevant advisory boards, and presented at the Board's December 2000 retreat for initial consideration—prior to adoption of an Action Plan in April 2001.The objectives contained herein are taken from the adopted Lands Legacy program and the adopted Interim Action Plan. Environment and Resource Conservation staff will also be working toward completing the Comprehensive Resource GIS Database in the coming fiscal year, as well as working with area land trusts, local governments and other partners through the new Orange County Land Preservation—Conservation Alliance. FINANCIAL IMPACT/RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS Completion of this goal will involve the following commitment of existing staff resources: ERC Director,Land Resource Conservation Manager, ERC Administrative Assistant, ERC GIS Coordinator. Coordination towards these objectives also includes the Recreation and Parks Director,the Planning Director,the Soil and Water District Conservationist, and the County Attorney. FY 2001-2002 147-4000-2001 2 I ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL Revised 3/2/01 Revised 11/20/00 Drafted 5/12/00 LANDS LEGACY OBJECTIVE 1 - Identify and prepare evaluations for potential resource acquisitions identified and adopted in the Interim Action Plan for 2000-2001. DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 5/3/00 Identify and negotiate to acquire land for a district/regional park between Chapel Hill/Carrboro and June-December. Hillsborough Octeber, 2000 5/3/00 Identify and negotiate to acquire land for additional land at Northern Human Services Center to create April, 2000-May, "Cedar Grove District Park" 2001 June, 2000 5/3100 Identify and negotiate to acquire land(with partners where possible)in the identified Seven-Mile May, 2000-June, Creek Natural Areas,with a long-term goal of creating a"Seven-Mile Creek Nature Preserve" 2004 5/3/00 Identify and acquire lands for pilot project Rustic Woodland Trail linking town greenways and May 2000 and existing trails in New Hope Creek basin ongoing 5/3/00 Secure or acquire land in Bingham Township for a community park June, 2000- February,2001 — Deeemb 2000 5/3/00 Identify and negotiate acquisition of land in Eno Township/Schley area for community park(unless November 2000- other park opportunities in the area are identified) April 2001 5/3/00 Work with willing seller and prospective partner organizations to acquire pilot project farmland September, 2000- conservation easement and apply for Farmland Preservation Trust Fund grant,preferably in Cane May,2001 - Creek watershed December7200Q 5/3/00 Bring other acquisition opportunities to the BOCC for consideration as they arise Ongoing FY 2001-2002 FY 2000 2001 3 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL Revised 3/2/01 Revised 11/20/00 Drafted 5/12/00 LANDS LEGACY OBJECTIVE 2— Continue work to complete Comprehensive Resource GIS Database DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 4/4/00 Identify data needs and gaps in existing coverages COMPLETED April,2000 4/4/00 Digitize identified new coverages, as base data becomes available May—November, 2000, and ongoing 4/4/00 Purchase resource data coverages as they become available,with existing funds May,2000 and ongoing 5/3/00 Conduct annual maintenance and monitoring check of database and report on status December-January of each year FY 2001-2002 Fv 2nnn 2001 4 I ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL Revised 3/2/01 Revised 11/20/00 Drafted 5112100 LANDS LEGACY OBJECTIVE 3— Conduct follow-up work on Lands Legacy as identified in April 4,2000 adopted version • DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 4/4/00 Develop brochure about program and place adoipted program on web site April-June,2000 4/4/00 Continue public outreach efforts,with speaking engagements April 2000 and ongoing 4/4/00 Formulate ideas and convene first meeting of potential partners in Orange County Land Preservation May-June,2000 Conservation Affiance 4/4/00 Work with Agricultural Preservation Board to.finalize revised criteria for farmland acquisitions or February-June,2000 easements 4/4/00 Develop report to BOCC on other long-term management options,including open space authorities April,2001 December,2001 4/4/00 Actively pursue grants to augment County funds, and work to become aware of all known funding December, 1999 and sources ongoing - 414100 Develop Use and Access Policy for County-owned lands for review by BOCC, and post signs on March, 2000-March, lands as appropriate 2001 December; 2000 NEW In Annual Action Plan performance reports, ensure that spending on Lands Legacy acquisitions, over Annually, as part of a 10-year period, are proportionally distributed across the County in a manner generally consistent the Annual Action with the population distribution of the County Plan • FY 2001-2002 Fv 2000 2001 5 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL Revised 3/2/01 Revised 11/20/00 Drafted 5/12/00 LANDS LEGACY OBJECTIVE 4— Develop Annual Action Plan(with performance reports)for Lands Legacy program for FY 2001-2002, in conjunction with advisory boards DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 4/4/00 Staff identifies initial concepts for draft Annual Action Plan,based on existing plan and Lands Legacy August, 2000 policy 4/4/00 Draft Annual Action Plan for FY 2001-2002 developed and sent to BOCC for initial informal review September, 2000 4/4/00 Draft Annual Action Plan reviewed/revised by Commission for the Environment,Agricultural October-November, Preservation Board, Recreation and Parks Advisory Council and Historic Preservation Commission 2000 4/4/00 Draft Annual Action Plan presented to BOCC December, 2000 retreat 4/4/00 BOCC reviews and comments on draft Annual Action Plan December, 2000- January, 2001 - 4/4/00 Final Draft Annual Action Plan prepared February, 2001 4/4/00 BOCC adopts Annual Action Plan for FY 2001-2002 March-April, 2002 FY 2001-2002 Pi--2000-2.001 1 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOALS Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised 11/20/00 Revised-5421-00 Rcvi3cd 12/08/99 NATURAL RESOURCES GOAL STATEMENT: Identify, investigate and coordinate the preservation of the County's most significant natural areas Goal Initiated/Proposed By: Board of County Commissioners •Most Recent Version Adopted by BOCC: June 21, 1999 . : .. - . . . . . . -- --:4 • . - . ,. . . _ .. - ': STATUS REPORT The Board of Commissioners completed review of resource preservation as a function of local government with action in December, 1998 that created the new Environment and Resource Conservation Department. The revised goal addresses outcomes consistent with the mission and charge to the new department,as well as both previous and new objectives related to the Commission for the Environment. In their January goal-setting retreat, the Commission proposed holding off on the creation of the Natural Areas Element of the Comprehensive Plan to the FY2000-01 year in order to complete the other objectives outlined below.The goal has been adjusted to show that the Lands Llegacy program has been pulled out as a new standalone goal,the biannual nature of the State of the Environment report,and the addition of new objectives on update to the Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitat Inventory and transition of the Water Resources project toward a Water Resources Element of the Comprehensive Plan, and the other ongoing work of the Commission for the Environment. FINANCIAL IMPACT/RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS Completion of this goal will involve the following commitment of existing and approved staff resources: ERC Director, Land Resource Conservation Manager,ERC Administrative Assistant;ERC GIS Coordinator; and from Planning,the Transportation Planner. It will also require approximately 540.volunteer hours from the Commission for the Environment. • • • FY 2001-2002 2000 2001 2 1 _ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOALS Adopted:06/21/99 Revised 11.120100 - - Revised-542/00 Revised 12/08/99 • NATURAL RESOURCES OBJECTIVE 1 —Receive assessment reports and recommendations from the Commission for the Environment(CFE)on the status of the County's environment,through the Ammalbiammal State of the Environment report and off-year Progress Report. 1 DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 06/21/99 Conduct CFE goal-setting session to discuss issues and goals January of each year 06/21/99 CFE Committees(Air Quality,Biological Resources and Education/Environmental I ndicators)meet to discuss begin development of status reports for State of the Environment report August of each year 06/21/99 Oversee completion of draft Ozone Air Quality Action Plan COMPLETED March-May, 1999 06/21/99 Forward Ozone Air Quality Action Plan to BOCC for consideration COMPLETED May, 1999 06/21/99 Draft status reports developed by each committee October-November of each year 06/21/99 Draft reports presented to full Commission for Environment,and(Full SOE report in odd years) mailed to Board of Commissioners November of each year 06/21/99 State of the Environment Report(or off-year Progress Report)s revised and completed -December of each year 06/21/99 State of the Environment Report or off-year Progress Report presented to BOCC December BOCC retreat • FY 2001-2002 Fv 2000 2001 3 • ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOALS Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised 11/20/00 ncvised 51 2 00 Revised 12/08/99 NATURAL RESOURCES OBJECTIVE 1 continued—Receive assessment reports and recommendations from the Commission for the Environment(CFE) on the status of the County's environment, through the biannual State of the Environment report and off-year Progress Report. DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC NEW State of the Environment report or off-year Progress Report released on web and to interested len €-eaeh parties yeafFebruary of each year 06/21/99 Review County government policies and operations to assess environmental soundness -Each year,as part of annual State of the Environment report • • FY 2001-2002 FY 2000 2001 4 • ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOALS Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised 11/20/00 Revised-542/00 Revised 12/08/99 NATURAL RESOURCES OBJECTIVE 2—Develop update to the Inventory of Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitat,using data gathered to date and new information , through Lands Legacy and other sources DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC NEW Explore areas of emphasis from existing inventory, and integrate new data received(TLC studies, etc) January,2001 since 1988 into draft plan . NEW Develop scope of work and coordinate updating of Inventory with Natural Area and Open Space September 2000 and Element of Comprehensive Plan(Objective 3) ongoing—January; , 20� NEW Potential additions to Inventory identified and field-checked March-October May,2001 NEW Interim report on work to CFE Biological Resources Committee(BRC)and BOCC MayNovember, 2001 NEW Review of work by CEE BRC,Natural Heritage program and other related agencies 2001Novenmber- December,2001 NEW CFE BRC reviews draft Inventory update created by staff 20-01-February- . March,2002 NEW Draft Inventory update circulated for review to N.C.Natural Heritage and appropriate agencies Scptember, 2001May,2002 NEW Proposed update to Inventory presented to Board of Commissioners October,2001June, 2002 • • • FY 2001-2002000-2001 5 I ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOALS Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised 11/20/00 Rcviscd 12108/99 NATURAL RESOURCES OBJECTIVE 3—Develop Natural Areas and Open Space Element of the Comprehensive Plan,using existing studies,the Lands Legacy program,the Inventory of Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitat,A Landscape with Wildlife in Orange County, and others DATE TASKSINIILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC NEW Commission for the Environment(CFE)reviews draft outline of Element May, 2000 Completed NEW Staff prepares extended outline summary,presents to CFE(copies to BOCC) June-July,2000 Completed NEW Meet with Planning Department to discuss role of natural areas/open space preserved through ,aim development regulations December,2000 NEW Draft Natural Areas and Open Space Element developed(including any proposed changes to StPtembeFra000 development regulations)and presented to CFE Biological Resources Committee(BRC) April,2001 NEW Interim report to the BOCC, CFE and Planning Board Getober-T2000 May, 2001 NEW Final draft of Natural Areas and Open Space Element completed by staff,presented to CFE December, 2000August, 2001 NEW Updates to Inventory of Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitat integrated into draft e December 2 000 Janual901- January, 2002 • FY 2001-2002 FY 2000 2001 6 I ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOALS Adopted:06/21/99 Revised 11/20/00 Revised-5/12/00 Revised 12/08/99 NATURAL RESOURCES OBJECTIVE 3 continued-Develop Natural Areas and Open Space Element of the Comprehensive Plan,using existing studies,the Lands Legacy program,the Inventory of Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitat,A Landscape with Wildlife in Orange County,and others DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC NEW Public hearing on proposed Element February, 2001February,2002 NEW Recommendations from Commission for the Environment March,2001April, 2002 NEW Adoption of Natural Areas and Open Space Element by BOCC April,2001 May- June,2002 FY 2001-2002 FY 2000 2001 7 f ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOALS Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised 11/20/00 Revised 502100 Revised 12/08/99 NATURAL RESOURCES OBJECTIVE 4—Integrate the work of the Water Resources(ground water)project and the Water Resources Committee into the Commission for the Environment,toward recommendations on ground water policy needs,the integration of surface water and ground water programs, and eventually, a Water Resources Element of the Comprehensive Plan(consistent with existing Water Resource Quantity and Quality Goal) DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC NEW Preparations begin for transfer of water resources work from Water Resources Committee to April-May, 2000 Commission for the Environment,with creation of CFE Water Committee Completed NEW Water Resources Committee releases final report including findings and implications of USGS Oetober, Ground Water Resource Investigation 2000February,2001 NEW Members of Water Resources Committee invited to participate with CFE Water Committee in N cmbcr,2000 evaluating policy issues from USGS report and Water Resources Committee report Fehmarif 2001-Marcb-June, 2001 NEW Interim report to the BOCC Marebr 2001 NEW Commission for the Environment(with Water Resources Committee assistance)develops report on ground water policy recommendations 3001-September- October,2001 NEW Ground water policy recommendations considered by BOCC May August, 2001 November,2001 • • • • FY 2001-2002 FY-2000-2001 8 I ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOALS Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised 11/20/00 Revised 12108/99 NATURAL RESOURCES OBJECTIVE 4 continued—Integrate the work of the Water Resources(ground water)project and the Water Resources Committee into the Commission for the Environment,toward recommendations on ground water policy needs,the integration of surface water and ground water programs,and eventually, a Water Resources Element of the Comprehensive Plan(consistent with existing Water Resource Quantity and Quality Goal) DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC NEW CFE Water Committee works with staff to look at new surface water quality assessment and ground June November, water assessments,towards coordinating and integrating surface and ground water planning(Water 2001 Resources Element of the Comprehensive Plan) December,2001 — May,2002 NEW Second Interim report to the BOCC Deeemberaeln, May,2002 NEW Draft Water Resources Element of the Comprehensive Plan develop by staff and presented to CFE March April,2002 Water Committee and subsequently the CFE June-September, 2002 NEW Final draft prepared and agreed to by CFE May July, 2002 October,2002 NEW Public hearing on draft element August,2002 November,2002 NEW Recommendations from CFE September, 2002January,2003 NEW BOCC considers adoption of Water Resources Element Oetober, 2002February, 2003 • • FY 2001-2002 FIE-270004001 9 I • ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOALS Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised 11/20/00 Rcviscd 5/12 00 Rcviscd 12/08/99 NATURAL RESOURCES OBJECTIVE 5—Pursue current environmental issues and initiatives through the Committees of the Commission for the Environment DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC NEW Air Quality Committee(along with existing staff work group)to focus on grant proposal for Mobile January— Source Emission Reduction grant and other possible funding sources for alternative-fueled or low- December 2000 emission vehicles NEW Biological Resources Committee develops plans for November Steer forum on clear-cutting and May-September, timber harvesting practices 2000 NEW Environment Indicators and Education Committee reviews work on County Sustainability goal and er, develops format for 2001 State of the Environment Progress Rreport based on sustainability 2000June 2000— January, 2001 NEW Water Committee focuses on transition from Water Resources Committee(objective 4 above) May 2000 and ongoing • • FY 2001-2002 FY 1999 2000 f ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT APPROVED GOAL Adopted: !066121199 Rc e'ised: 0511 1 00 Revised: 11/20/00 WATER RESOURCE QUANTITY AND QUALITY V GOAL STATEMENT: Develop a long-range study and planning process to identify and address the impacts of various land uses and waste treatment options on the quantity and quality of the ground and surface water resources of Orange County, so that these impacts can be factored into long-term planning Goal Initiated/Proposed By: Board of County Commissioners Most Recent Version Adopted by BOCC: June, 1999 STATUS REPORT V This initiative represents an objective first included among the Commissioners'goals for FY 1993-94.A Water Resources Committee was formed in 1993 to oversee work in this area. Currently,the project is in the final year of a three-year Ground Water Resource Investigation in conjunction with the U.S. Geological Survey. Phase I of this investigation,a report on ground water recharge rates in the county,was completed in October, 1996.Data collection is a continuing part of the project,with all new wells and septic tanks in the county accurately located with GPS(Global Positioning System)receivers.This data resource allows for GIS mapping and coverages which can be overlain for presentation and analysis,a version of which was presented to the Board in December 1998.Public education initiatives are also an important part of the project. A new service for County citizens,the Ground Water Center,began operation in July, 1996.Housed in the Soil and Water District office,the Ground Water Center answers or forward citizen inquiries and questions about ground water issues.As per the adopted goal,the responsibilities for the final stages of the Water Resources project will transition into the Commission for the Environment in the spring of 2001. .The Water Resources Committee will issue a report summarizing its findings and the implications of the USGS report in February,2001.The Water Committee of the Commission for the Environment will then oversee the integration of ground water and surface water plans into the Water Resources Element of the Comprehensive Plan,as currently proposed. FINANCIAL IMPACT/RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS All activities in this project are funded through a special project budget,and all of the funds to complete the project have been allocated.Future costs of ongoing work related to the project are incorporated into the Environment and Resource Conservation Department budget.Completion of this goal will involve the following continuing commitment of existing staff resources from multiple departments: from ERCD,the ERC Director,Resource Conservation Technician,and ERC Administrative Assistant.Additional assistance is provided from the County Engineer,Soil and Water Conservationist, Environmental Health Supervisor,and Cooperative Extension(Neuse River agent)as part of this project. • FY 2001-2002 FY 1999 2000 2 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT APPROVED GOAL Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised: 05/11/00 Revised: 11/20/00 WATER RESOURCE QUANTITY AND QUALITY OBJECTIVE 1 —Develop a public information and feedback process on the need for ground water protection as a part of future protection strategies DATE TASKS/NIILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 06/21/99 Publicize County efforts through open houses and community meetings March, 1994, October, 1999, and March,2001 06/21/99 Develop public education brochures and materials,as well as a project web site and slideshow March 1994,April 1996,May 1997,July 1998 and ongoing 06/21/99 Develop a Ground Water Center with existing resources as a new service to citizens to provide and July, 1996 and receive information on ground water issues - ongoing 06/21/99 Reach younger children at annual Earthwalk event,with educational materials that can also be taken COMPLETED home to parents April, 1997; April, • 1998; April, 1999 • FY 2001-2002 FY 1999 2000 3 • ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT APPROVED GOAL Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised: 05/11/00 1 Revised: 11/20/00 WATER RESOURCE QUANTITY AND QUALITY OBJECTIVE 2—Collect available data and generate new information on GIS about the availability and quality of ground water, as well as impacts from land use activities DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 06/21/99 Develop a scope of study for ground water resource investigation to be performed by outside water COMPLETED resource professionals October, 1994 06/21/99 Conduct"pilot"project with USGS on recharge rates in County watersheds,as Phase I of Resource COMPLETED Investigation June 1995— November, 1996 06/21/99 Contract with USGS,on 50-50 cost share,to develop a full resource investigation of ground water July, 1997 October, availability and quality, including new GIS coverages and more-specific evaluation of the resource 2.000March, 2001 , 06/21/99 Develop a ground water resource database using interns and temporary personnel,through purchase of COMPLETED available data and creation of new data October 1994— January 1996 and ongoing 06/21/99 Field verify and obtain latitude/longitude coordinate data to locate critical activities impact ground � COMPLETED water resources January 1996-June 1999 and ongoing 06/21/99 Create an inter-departmental team to address data needs and areas of common interest COMPLETED September 1993 - October 1994 and ongoing 06/21/99 Accelerate development and implementation of GIS capabilities through Global Positioning(GPS) COMPLETED receivers and new GIS programming/development of coverages January 1995 -June 1996 FY 2001-2002 FY 1999 2000 4 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT APPROVED GOAL Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised: 05/11/00 I Revised: 11/20/00 WATER RESOURCE QUANTITY AND QUALITY OBJECTIVE 3—Develop recommendations to the County Commissioners on activities and resources needed to further analyze the inter- relationship of surface and ground water and develop resource management and protection measures DATE TASKS/M1LESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 06/21/99 Using the Resource Investigation with USGS,develop report to estimate activities and costs needed to October,2000- complete needed data and information. Incorporate into Water Resources Committee final report. February,2001 06/21/99 Water Resources Committee Final Report,to include implications of Resource Investigation, February,2001 - transmitted to Board of Commissioners V 06/21/99 Water Resources Committee transitions into Commission for the Environment efforts March-June, 2001 I 06/21/99 Commission for the Environment develops recommendations on implementing the findings of Resource Investigation and Water Resources report March-October,2001 • • FY 2001-2002 FY 1999 2000 5 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT APPROVED-GOAL 1 Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised: 05/11/00 Revised: 11/20/00 WATER RESOURCE QUANTITY AND QUALITY OBJECTIVE 4—Develop GIS mapping capability to determine soil suitability for land application waste treatment systems, as well as stream and surface water waste-loading allocations DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 06/21/99 Using existing soil mapping and soil suitability indexes as a base, develop and refine generalized COMPLETED mapping of the County indicating areas less likely to be suitable for land application waste treatment November, 1996 technologies 06/21/99 Obtain information from NCDENR and other agencies on assigned waste-loading capacities of Currently unavailable County streams and surface waters,as well as information on all approved surface discharge waste- from NCDENR loading allocations for existing treatment facilities • • FY 2001-2002 FY 1999 2000 6 • ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT APPROVED GOAL Adopted: 06/21/99 Reed: 051 0 I Revised: 11/20/00 WATER RESOURCE QUANTITY AND QUALITY OBJECTIVE 5—Develop a long-range system to predict and address impacts of land uses on the quality and quality of ground and surface water resources DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 06/21/99 Bring on-line GIS capabilities of various County departments which have environmental and COMPLETED June planning/land use responsibilities 1995 -June, 1997 06/21/99 Upon completion of Resource Investigation,use methods developed through GIS and USGS April 2001 —March, investigation to analyze data and model predicted recharge areas for community ground water supply 2002 systems 06/21/99 Upon completion of Resource Investigation and Commission for Environment report,implement a program for integrating surface and ground water resource environmental impact projections into the May,2002October, long-range planning process—through creation of the Water Resources Element of the 2002 Comprehensive Plan • • • FY 2001-20021W-2000400i 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT APPROVED GOAL Approved: 06/21/99 Revised: 11/17/00 n . 05/12/00 r�2iT�e��arzzr� Remised: 12/10/99 Revised: 06/07/99 WATERSHED PROTECTION GOAL STATEMENT: Evaluate and implement watershed protection standards and classifications to ensure high quality water resources in Orange County Goal Initiated/Proposed By: Board of County Commissioners Most Recent Version Adopted by BOCC: June 21, 1999(Note: This version updates sections of the goal that have changed since 4/98) STATUS REPORT This goal represents a continuing objective of the Board since 1992-93. With the completion of amendments related to the Cane Creek watershed study,most of the watershed evaluations have been completed.Two objectives exist for FY 99-00.First,in August the Eno River Association has commissioned an Upper Eno watershed study to evaluate conditions in this,the final watershed located within the County without a watershed study evaluation. With this evaluation completed and ground water information expected in early 2001 mid a comprehensive surface water assessment report is proposed to be conducted in 2000-2001 to dovetail with ground water recommendations and ultimately a Water Resources Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Because of the nature of this goal,responsibilities are proposed to be shared by ERCD(resource evaluation),-and Planning(implementation) and the County Engineer(Jordan Lake technical study). The timetables for objectives in this goal have been adjusted to reflect the delay in availability of the Upper Eno watershed analysis being performed for the Eno River Association,planned public outreach and time constraints related to accomplishing other goals. FINANCIAL IMPACT/RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS Completion of this goal will involve the following commitment of existing staff resources: ERC Director,ERC GIS Coordinator and the ERC Administrative Assistant.Planning resources required would include the Planning Director,Planner II and Planning GIS Coordinator. Periodic assistance from the County Engineer-would also be required. • FY 2001-20021Y 2000 2001 2 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT APPROVED GOAL Approved: 06/21/99 Revised: 11/17/00 Revised: 05/12100 Revised: 12/10/99 Revised: 06/07/99 WATERSHED PROTECTION OBJECTIVE 1 —Receive and analyze the Upper Eno Watershed Study and develop recommended ordinance amendments(if needed)for water quality protection DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 06/21/99 - Eno River Association contracts for Upper Eno Watershed Study,study presented to Eno River August, 1998- Association JuncNovember, 2000 Completed 06/21/99 ERC and Planning staff evaluate watershed study to determine what(if any)amendments are needed November 1999 to protect water quality,and any needed revisions to protect water quality in the Upper Eno watershed. Fe -eh 2000 June- AugustDecember, 2000—February, 2001,' 06/21/99 Public hearing on proposed ordinance amendments for Upper Eno watershed(if needed), Febniallyr2000 fit,2000 February,2001 X00 • • • FY 2001-2002F-Y-200040411- 3 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT APPROVED GOAL Approved: 06/21/99 Revised: 11/17/00 Rcviscd: 05/12/00 Reed: 12/10/99 Rcviacd: 06/07/99 WATERSHED PROTECTION OBJECTIVE 2—Create a report assessing the water quality and protection measures in place in each of the County's 10 water supply watersheds, and updating analysis of potential future water supplies DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 06121/99 ERC and Planning Directors meet with staff to outline report format June,2000 Affilr Completed 06/21/99 Draft water quality assessment prepared and transmitted to relevant advisory boards for comment IsiovembeF5 2000April,2001 Jun. 0 06/21199 1987 Water Supply Study re-evaluated by staff team June July, 2000 Deeemberr 2000-- Fe May- August,2001 06/21/99 Draft presented as a report to BOCC FebruaryF 2001-September, 2001 Aug,3t, 2000 06/21/99 Surface water quality assessment combined with Ground Water Resource Investigation findings to February create Water Resources Element of Comprehensive Plan September, 2000 December to e; 2001 October, 2001- , February,2002 FY 2001-20021W-2000-2001- 4 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT APPROVED GOAL Approved: 06/21/99 Revised: 11/17/00 n 05/12/00 sc@iz32�=-v�r-rnrw Revised: 12/10/99 Revised: 06/07/99 WATERSHED PROTECTION OBJECTIVE 3—Pursue regional watershed planning issues with adjoining jurisdictions. DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC 06/21/99 . Pursue discussions with Chatham County on downzoning portions of University Lake watershed September-October, within its jurisdiction 1999 and ongoing 06/21/99 Pursue discussion with Alamance County on downzoning portions of Cane Creek watershed consistent with recommendations of Cane Creek Watershed Advisory Committee September October, 1999January,2001 06/21/99 Participate in Jordan Lake watershed protection plan June'December, 1999 June—December, 1999 and ongoing • • 1 FY 2000-2001 FY-19994000 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised: 06/07/00 Revised 11/27/00 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION, FACILITIES, AND SERVICES GOAL STATEMENT: To implement a cost-effective and environmentally sound array of services and facilities to achieve the following solid waste management goals of: • To reduce waste being landfilled by 45%per capita by 2001 and 61%by 2006, through emphasis on education,reduction,reuse and recycling, • To provide environmentally responsible, cost effective disposal for the residuals, and • To develop adequate long-term,equitable,and stable enterprise system financing mechanisms to achieve these ends. Goal Initiated/Proposed By: Solid Waste Management Department Most Recent Version Adopted by BOCC: June 1999 STATUS REPORT In April 2000 Orange County assumed management and ownership of the solid waste functions previously owned jointly by Carrboro, Chapel and the County and managed by the Town of Chapel Hill. There has also been extensive discussion about what facilities and services should be provided to facilitate achievement of established solid waste reduction goals. These goals, adopted in 1997 by the County and Towns(and reaffirmed in the 2000 update to the State Solid Waste Plan), call for reductions in per capita waste landfilled against a base year of 1991-92 of 45 percent by 2001,and 61 percent by 2006. In September 1999,the County, Carrboro,and Chapel Hill signed an Interlocal Agreement under which the County assumed overall solid waste management responsibility. Appointments to the Solid Waste Advisory Board have been made by Orange County, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough and that Board now functions as a policy advisory group to the BOCC on solid waste issues. With regard to facilities,the most pressing need at this time is to identify and develop additional construction and demolition (C&D) disposal capacity,or to make other plans, as the current C&D landfill capacity will be exhausted by early summer of 2002. Subsequent important facility siting and development decisions that will be required involve consideration of a materials recovery facility,C&D • 1Q • FY 2000-2001 FY nnn 2000 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised: 06/07/00 Revised 11/27/00 recycling/resale facilities,administrative offices,and transfer station. Another important decision will involve a long-range financing plan for the expansion of recycling services,construction and operation of the various facilities and the provision of related solid waste services. Timetables related to major facility siting,sizing,development, and operation (along with associated programs and services) will be determined now that the organizational structure and governance issues have been fully resolved and implemented. For solid waste management the current era is a period of transition from a system of landfills and collection services to a new system that may also involve transferring waste out of county,more emphasis on ways to reduce waste, expanded education opportunities,regulation, and an important need to secure long-term alternative financing to maintain the financial viability of the enterprise system based on these changes. FINANCIAL IMPACT/RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS The siting,planning,design,construction, and operation of future solid waste facilities and related services as well as permanent closure of currently operating landfills will be measured in millions of dollars. Precise cost estimates will be developed based on the timing, location,and types of solid waste facilities that the Board of Commissioners ultimately elects to pursue. All of these costs will be borne by the solid waste enterprise, with no underwriting from the County's General Fund. Alternative sources of funding must be explored unless significant reduction of services occurs. Alternative financing options may include availability fees,solid waste district fees,expansion of fees for services, etc. 2 FY 2000-2001 FY 1 999 2000 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT APPROVED-GOAL 1 Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised: 06/07/00 Revised 11/27/00 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION, FACILITIES, AND SERVICES OBJECTIVE 1 —Identify and develop an effective and efficient system to meet the short-,and long-term disposal needs of Orange County,the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Hillsborough, residents, businesses and institutions of Orange County for residual municipal solid waste (MSW) and construction and demolition waste(C&D)that remains after reduction,reuse,recycling and composting activities. DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC Municipal Solid Waste Winter 00/01 Determine whether a transfer station will be located at the current solid waste center on Eubanks Road or,that a transfer station siting process be developed. Develop detailed facilities master plan. March,2001 Construction and Demolition Winter 00101 Determine whether Orange County will continue to provide C&D landfill. • - 3 • FY 2000-2001 FY 4 nnn '1000 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL 1 Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised: 06/07/00 Revised 11/27/00 If a C&D landfill is.not to be continued once the existing facility reaches capacity in 2002,develop a TBD process for the phasing-out of C&D disposal in Orange County,i.e.notification of customers, replacement of approximately$800,000 in surplus revenue generated annually, etc. If a new C&D landfill is to be provided, determine whether a new C&D landfill siting process will be Winter 00/01 developed,or that the site under consideration on Eubanks Road will be acquired and developed as the - next site. If the Eubanks Road site is to be developed,BOCC to: Acquire Site Winter-Spring 2001 Approve resolution to approve site and forward to State Provide zoning letter to State - Winter-Spring 2001 Permit site(local and state) January, 2002 Complete construction of landfill June, 2002 Integrate C&D disposal and recycling operations to maximize diversion TBD SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION,FACILITIES,AND SERVICES OBJECTIVE 2—Identify and develop effective and efficient means to implement a program of construction and demolition waste reduction based on the report from the C&D waste recycling task force submitted to the Board of Commissioners in August,2000. DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC Mandatory separation ordinance public review,revisions, and adoption. Winter-Spring 01 Grace period coupled with builder,government and hauler education Spring-Summer 2001 Ordinance enforcement begins when recycling facility for regulated materials is complete Fall 2001 • • 4 FY 2000-2001 FY 1 999 2000 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised: 06/07/00 Revised 11/27/00 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION, FACILITIES, AND SERVICES OBJECTIVE 3—To re-evaluate and begin implementation of the Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan for Orange County. The County may reconsider and revise the adopted Solid Waste Management Plan or endorse the already adopted goals and plan framework. DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC Direct Solid Waste Advisory Board to consider current plans and goals. Winter 00/01 BOCC receives SWAB recommendations and adopts the Management Plan, in its original or revised Summer 2001 form. BOCC to conduct solid waste work session if necessary. TBD SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION, FACILITIES, AND SERVICES OBJECTIVE 4—To establish long-term, stable, sustainable and equitable financing of solid waste management in Orange County DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC Solid Waste Advisory Board to reconsider financing options for Solid Waste Management and make Winter-Spring 2001 recommendations to BOCC. BOCC considers long-term financing options for Solid Waste Management in Orange county, adopts • Summer-Fall 2001 workplan to implement them. ,. 5 FY 2000-2001 w 1 nnn 2000 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT APPROVED-GOAL Adopted: 06/21/99 Revised: 06/07/00 • Revised 11/27/00 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION, FACILITIES,AND SERVICES OBJECTIVE 5—To maintain and improve current programs and level of performance in recycling,disposal and other Solid Waste Management operations. DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC Provide current set of recycling services including urban and rural curbside,multifamily,commercial Ongoing glass and food waste,dropoff sites and convenience centers,hazardous household waste and related education and outreach programs. Continually seek new market opportunities Continue daily landfill operations including MSW,C&D,tires,white goods,yard waste, Ongoing environmental monitoring and support services. Continue to improve landfill services through innovation,efficiency improvements and refinement of operating capabilities • • • FY 2001-2002 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL Draft 1/29/01 AIR QUALITY V GOAL STATEMENT: To take proactive steps to improve and/or protect air quality within the County Goal Initiated/Proposed By:Board of County Commissioners Most Recent Version Adopted by BOCC: NEW STATUS REPORT This initiative represents a new goal to use a variety of techniques to proactively address air quality in the County. With the County(and the Triangle region)on the verge of being declared out of compliance by the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency,the Board in 1999 adopted three resolutions to begin to address air quality issues. These resolutions have already resulted in the County's membership in the N.C. Air Awareness Coalition,designed to encourage air quality protection among County employees on high ozone days, and the report of the Alternative Fuel and Low Emission vehicle(AFLEV)Work Group in October 2000, which resulted in a grant.submittal to begin introducing alternative fuel vehicles into the County vehicle fleet.The goal uses these resolutions and the recommendations of the AFLEV Work Group to propose additional strategies that may be pursued to protect air quality,including collaboration with state and other local governments on emissions reduction. FINANCIAL IMPACT/RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS Completion of this goal will involve the following commitment of existing staff resources: ERC Director, County Engineer,Purchasing Director,Public Works Director and Transportation Planner.The goal will also require the expertise of the Commission for the Environment's Air Quality Committee.Financial impacts of pursuit of the goal include the cost differential for the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles and the development of an emissions reduction plan, and would be offset by grants and inter-local coordination and financial contributions. • • FY 2001-2002 2 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL Draft 1129101 • • AIR QUALITY • OBJECTIVE 1— Examine the vehicle emissions impact of the County vehicle fleet and take steps to lower emissions through the purchase of ' alternative fuel and low emission vehicles DATE TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION BY BOCC NEW AFLEV Work Group report prepared to explore possibilities for vehicle fleet reductions COMPLETED November, 2000 NEW County applies for Mobile Source Emissions Reduction Grant to purchase alternative fuel vehicles COMPLETED and construct refueling/recharging facility V December, 2000 NEW CFE Air Quality Committee and staff examines cumulative vehicle fleet impact on air quality,and September,2001 identify target areas for reduction NEW Recommendations developed and included in State of the Environment report,with criteria for long- December,2001 term alternative fuel vehicle and low-emissions vehicle purchases,including provisions to ensure that emissions reduction gains are not offset by purchases of high emissions vehicles in other departments • • • • • • FY 2001-2002 3 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL Draft 1/29/01 • AIR QUALITY OBJECTIVE 2— Review the N.C.Division of Air Quality's Emissions Inventory for the County, and identify initiatives at County level that could be pursued to address air quality concerns. DATE TASKS/M LESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED COMPLETION • BY BOCC NEW CF1 Air Quality Committee and staff review existing Air Quality Inventory and identify any August 2001 quantitative issues and/or additional concerns with point,mobile or area sources NEW Recommendations for addressing mobile sources, and other sources that the County could pursue, are December,2001 developed and incorporated into the State of the Environment report NEW State of the Environment report also proposes a target rate of reduction for emissions in County December,2001 NEW Recommendations developed and included in State of the Environment report, with criteria for long- December,2001 term alternative fuel vehicle and low-emissions vehicle purchases • • • • • • • • FY 2001-2002 4 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DRAFT GOAL Draft 1/29/01 AIR QUALITY V. OBJECTIVE 3— Work with the State of North Carolina and other local governments to reduce emissions and adequately monitor air quality in the County, in order to maintain the health, safety and general welfare of the County's citizens DATE . • . TASKS/MILESTONES TARGET FOR ADOPTED V V COMPLETION BY BOCC NEW Consider joining with other local governments in joint initiatives for clean air, such as the April,2001 Cities/Counties for Climate Protection program . NEW V Develop and evaluate strategies for creating a County air quality component to deal with planning and September,2001 enforcing local air quality initiatives involving such issues as open burning and mobile source emissions. NEW Develop,evaluate and operationalize potential strategies for involving the NC Division of Air Quality, December,2001 the NC Division of Motor Vehicles and the NC Division of Highways-as applicable-in an effort to enforce existing statutes and encourage the development of new and more effective statutes addressing mobile source emission reductions from large and heavy duty trucks. NEW Ask the N.C.Division of Air Quality to institute an ozone monitor in Chapel Hill/Carrboro October,2001 •