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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
HILLSBOROUGH BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
JOINT MEETING
February 17, 2025
7:00 p.m.
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met for a joint meeting with the Hillsborough Board
of Commissioners on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Whitted Human Services
Center in Hillsborough, NC.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Jamezetta Bedford, Vice-Chair Hamilton, and
Commissioners Marilyn Carter, Amy Fowler (arrived at 7:06 p.m.), Sally Greene, and Phyllis
Portie-Ascott
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Earl McKee
COUNTY ATTORNEYS PRESENT: John Roberts
COUNTY STAFF PRESENT: County Manager Travis Myren, Deputy County Manager Caitlin
Fenhagen, and Clerk to the Board Laura Jensen. (All other staff members will be identified
appropriately below)
HILLSBOROUGH COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Mayor Mark Bell, Mayor Pro Tern Robb
English, and Commissioners Meaghun Darab, Kathleen Ferguson, and Matt Hughes
HILLSBOROUGH COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Evelyn P. LLoyd
HILLSBOROUGH STAFF PRESENT: Town Manager Eric Peterson (All other staff members will
be identified appropriately below)
Chair Bedford called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
The Town of Hillsborough and Orange County Boards of Commissioners and staff
introduced themselves.
1. Interlocal Planning Agreements — History and Background
Orange County and its municipalities, including the Town of Hillsborough, have a long, successful
history of joint planning, coordination, and interlocal agreements. Interlocal plans and agreements
currently in effect to which the Town is also a party include:
• Central Orange Coordinated Area 0 Capacity Use Agreement for the Eno
(COCA) (2006 —first phase) River (1988)
• Courtesy Review Agreement (2003) 0 Water and Sewer Management,
Planning, and Boundary Agreement
(WASMPBA) (2001)
• Utility Services Agreement for 0 Schools Adequate Public Facilities
Economic Development District south of 1-40 Ordinance (SAPFO) Memorandum of
(2017) Understanding (2003)
Two additional interlocal agreements to be discussed are:
• Interlocal Agreement for Building Permit Administration
• Interlocal Agreement for Stormwater and Erosion Control
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These plans and agreements have been central to Hillsborough's Comprehensive Sustainability
Plan 2030 (adopted 2023) and to the County's Land Use Plan 2050 process currently underway
and anticipated for adoption in the first half of 2026.
Additionally, Orange County has a long-standing (1986/87) joint plan and agreement with the
Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill that, among other things, established the Rural Buffer. The
boundary of the Rural Buffer abuts some areas of joint planning with the Town of Hillsborough.
County and Town staff will provide a presentation at the meeting to succinctly summarize these
agreements.
The Boards can discuss issues related to this item as necessary, and staff will be available at the
meeting.
Perdita Holtz, Deputy Director on Long Range Planning for Orange County, made the
following presentation:
Slide #1
HistoryInterlocal Planning Agreements
• Background
FebruaryOrange County — Hillsborough Joint Meeting
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Slide#2
Current Agreements
• Central Orange Coordinated Area • Capacity Use Agreement for the Eno
(COCA) (2006—first phase) River(1988)
• Courtesy Review Agreement(2003) • Water and Sewer Management, Planning,
and Boundary Agreement(WASMPBA)
(2001)
• Utility Services Agreement for Economic • Schools Adequate Public Facilities
Development District south of 1-40 (2017) Ordinance(SAPFO) Memorandum of
Understanding (2003)
Others: (later agenda item)
■ Interlocal Agreement for Building Permit Administration
■ Interlocal Agreement for Stormwater and Erosion Control
Slide#3
Central Orange Coordinated Area (COCA)
• Phase 1 —Strategic Growth Plan—2006
(https://www.orangecou ntync.gov/DocumentCenterNiew/4199/H it lsborough-Strategic-Growth-Pla n-
PDF?bidld=)
• "One reason for the development of this Plan was for the County and Town to reach agreement
on the future expectations on lands outside of Hillsborough, and the entity that would provide
planning jurisdiction over those lands."
• Among other aspects, suggested a large Rural Buffer around Hillsborough
• Ignited controversy at the time and ultimately not implemented as originally envisioned
• Included an analysis of Town's water capacity,transportation system,and potential areas for
development
• Recommended subsequent Interlocal Agreement for implementation of the plan
• Phase 2- Interlocal Land Management Agreement-2009
• Phase 3—COCA Land Use Plan—2013 adoption, last amended 2020
(httos://www.oranaecountync.00v/DocumentCenterNiew/14011/Central-Orange-Coordinated-Area-COCA-
Land-Use-P1an-PDF7bid1d=)
Commissioner Fowler arrived at 7:06 p.m.
Perdita Holtz said the large rural buffer suggested created a lot of controversy. She said
that the 2013 COCA Land Use Plan is still in effect today.
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Slide#4
Central Orange Coordinated Area (COCA) -
(cont.)
• Phase 2- Interlocal Land Management Town of / range ounty trateg�c rowt an hase rea a
9a Central Orange Coordinated Area
Agreement-2009 0
• Established"Urbanizing Areas"for both
local governments around Hillsborough ice=
• Which jurisdiction's development
standards would apply to any o � Erlend — � �� �� /•��"'�1
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• Hillsborough Urban Services Area
• ETJ swaps J +�
• Called for Adoption of a Joint Land Use E^°
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Plan
• Included Detailed Permit Administration for the various areas that were
established.
• Limits on annexation
Perdita Holtz said that the area shown in white is the rural buffer area that was suggested
in the 2006 plan. She said folks were surprised about the buffer area especially when they lived
closer to Mebane and other outlying areas. She said that urbanizing areas were established with
this plan and are shown in Orange for Orange County and the darker blue were for Hillsborough's.
She said this is illustrated an agreement of whose development standards would come into play
in those areas. She said the dark pink shows the urban services boundaries.
Slide #5
Central Orange Coordinated Area COCA -
cont. TO d n•Sbpro Om,e CeahtY Ce"Orange COwd-W Area LaM use Pan
Areas WMn ticTowns Ubai San¢�•�r
• Phase 3—COCA Land Use Plan—2013 adoption, last °
amended 2020
(https://www.orangecountync.gov/DocumentCenterNiew/1401 J/
Central-Orange-Coordinated-Area-COCA-Land-Use-Plan-
PDF?bidl&)
• 4 Pages
• Descriptions of Future Land Use Classifications
• Map
2014—Resolutions adopted ceasing further
implementation of the ILA at adoption of the Joint Land
o-�
Use Plan and the ETJ changes that had occurred to date • --
• Changes in annexation statutes
• Acknowledgment that"vision articulated by the
Agreement has been achieved"
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Perdita Holtz said this was last amended in 2020 and is a total of four pages.
Slide #6
Courtesy Review Agreement
• Initially approved in 2003. Reaffirmed in 2009 with the Interlocal Land
Management Agreement.
• Purpose:
• "To establish a method to foster coordinated planning between Orange County and
the Town of Hillsborough. Further, the process is intended to provide a forum for
discussion of development impacts and exchange information and ideas. This
agreement does not provide for joint approval."
• Staff-level review on defined development proposals with defined comment
parameters.
• Either jurisdiction may request a joint meeting of the elected boards to discuss a
development proposal subject to courtesy review. moji
Slide#7
Courtesy Review Agreement (cost.)
• Development proposals subject to courtesy review:
1. Land use amendment involving five (5) acres,
2. Rezoning involving five (5)acres,
3. Special Use Permit or Master Plan involving five (5) acres,
4. Conditional Use Permits involving five (5)acres,
5. Annexations involving five (5)acres,
6. Projects with a residential component of greater than 50 dwelling units.
7. Modifications to any of the above applications or permits requiring board
action.
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Slide #8
Courtesy Review Agreement (cont.)
• Comment parameters
• Hillsborough staff may comment on:
• Utility capacity and efficiency
• Transportation issues (traffic and road capacity, access to mass transit, etc.)
• Orange County staff may comment on:
• School capacity and planning
• Emergency management services
• Transportation issues (traffic and road capacity, access to mass transit, etc.)
• Fiscal impact on county/contractual public services such as social services, health
services, senior citizen services, parks and recreation services
• Land use compatibility and joint planning study implementation
• Environmental resources
• Agreement also contains process for utility(water and sewer)capacity reservation
Slide#9
Water and Sewer Appendix
Management, Planning, and Water and Sewer Management Planning and Boundary Agreement
Boundary Agreement
(WASM PBA)
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Amended October 5,2010(Appendix A Map,Add }
• 2001 Appendix P map:Text changes to Section IV,subsection
B and Section IIp -
Amended June 26.2017(Appendix A Map)
Amended October 6,2020(Appendix A Map)
Amended November 17,2020(Appendix A Map)
Amended April 11.2024(Appendix A Map)
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Slide #10
Water and Sewer Management, Planning, and Boundary
Agreement (WASMPBA)
• Purpose:
1. To provide a comprehensive, County-wide system of service areas for future utility development and interest
areas for dealing with private water and wastewater system problems in areas without public water and sewer
service.
2. To complement growth management objectives, land use plans and annexation plans in existing agreements,
such as the Orange County-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Joint Planning Agreement and Joint Planning Area Land
Use Plan
3. To resolve in advance and preclude future conflicts about future service areas and annexation areas
4. To provide for predictable long-range water and sewer capital Improvement planning and financing
5. To provide for limitations on water and sewer service in certain areas,as defined.
• Signatories are Orange County, Chapel Hill,Carrboro,Hillsborough,OWASA
• Established"Primary Service Areas"for public water and sewer service.
• "Long Term Interest Area"defined the first responding party if there is a public health emergency.
• Amendments require action by all 5 signatories.
Perdita Holtz said that amendments require the approval of all five signatories.
Slide #11
Schools Adequate Public Facilities
Ordinance (SAPFO) Memorandum of
Understanding
• 2003
• Orange County, Hillsborough, and the Orange County School District to work together to
ensure that new residential growth within the school district occurs at a pace that allows for the
provision of adequate school facilities to serve the children within new developments.
• Requirement for issuance of CAPS (Certificate of Adequate Public Schools) adopted into
zoning regulations.
• School district issues/signs CAPS
• In theory, a CAPS would not be issued if there is not adequate capacity within the schools
• Annual report produced by the SAPFOTAC (SAPFO Technical Advisory Committee)
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Slide #12
Orange County — Chapel Hill — Carrboro
Joint Planning Land Use Plan
• Established the"Rural Buffer"which abuts some areas of Orange County/Hillsborough jointly
planned lands (COCA)
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Meaghun Darab asked if the Board of Commissioners changed the SAPFO in December.
Chair Bedford said it was a change to the methodology.
Perdita Holtz said the county is currently receiving comments on changing the
methodology of calculating SAPFO. She said that the county is intending on using consultants for
the projections. She said there may be BOCC action in April of this year.
Matt Hughes asked if revisions of methodology by the county is an amendment that must
be adopted by the other parties.
Perdita Holtz said it is not an amendment to the agreement, but it is in the agreement that
the Board may change the methodology in consultation with the other parties.
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Cy Stober, Planning Director, continued the presentation:
Slide #13
Capacity Use Agreement for the Eno
River
• 1988 with revisions in 1989, 1990, 2000, and 2021
• Result of a Capacity Use Investigation by the(now) INC Department of
Environmental Quality, Division of Water Resources (DWR)
• Issues with using the Eno River as a dependable water supply, especially during
times of drought
• The voluntary agreement avoided formal designations and regulations
• Equitable use of the water resources while providing for minimum flows on the Eno
River
• Water Management Operations Plan with quarterly and annual reports,
administered by DWR
Cy Stober said that the county has an obligation to the downstream users and to the state
to assess potential catastrophic disasters if the dams were to fail. He said this goes beyond the
flood plain notifications and acts as a stress test that the state requires on a regular basis.
Slide #14
Capacity Use Agreement for the Eno
River (cont.)
• All water users in the Eno River Basin who withdraw more than 100,000 gallons
of water per day from surface water or groundwater sources are subject to the
management controls of the plan
• Town of Hillsborough --Lake Ben Johnston and West Fork Eno River Reservoir
withdrawal and reservoir releases.
• Orange-Alamance Water System--Corporation Lake withdrawal and reservoir
releases.
• Resco Products (formerly, Piedmont Minerals)--Eno River withdrawal.
• City of Durham--Eno River withdrawal.
• West Point Grist Mill --Eno River.
• Irrigators whose monthly average withdrawal exceeds 100,000 gallons per day. 441
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Cy Stober said this manages how the land is used that is immediately around the lake. He
said that the county has acquired a bit of land near the west fork of the Eno and that has been
helpful to control impacts.
Slide #15
Capacity Use Agreement for the Eno
River (cont.)
• Orange County is involved because the County owns Lake Orange and is
responsible for the management and operations of Lake Orange to meet
specified flow targets in the Eno River through the release of water from Lake
Orange.
• Plan defines the amount of water each user may withdraw on a daily basis and
defines the minimum daily instream flow of the Eno River at a specific gauge.
• Tied to storage capacity at Lake Orange
Cy Stober said that the county monitors the gauge, cleans out beaver dams, and manages
the dam. He said that a SCATA has been installed and capital funds have been appropriated to
make sure the dam is safe even thought it is 1950's architecture.
Slide #16
Utility Services Agreement for Economic
Development District south of 1-40
• 2017; extended 2022 through end of 2022; has transitioned to a performance
agreement between the County and Terra Equity, Inc.and a water and sewer
extension contract between the Town and Terra Equity, Inc.
• Purposes of 2017 utility services agreement:
• To further the economic development potential of land identified by Orange
County and the Town of Hillsborough in their respective planning documents as
particularly suitable for industrial and business development, as well as to
promote the public health and safety of residents within the area, and
• To accomplish the design,construction, and operation of water and sewer
facilities within the Hillsborough Area Economic Development District("County
EDD").
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Cy Stober said this extends water and sewer to the Hillsborough Economic Development
District. He said that the agreement does not exist anymore because it is directly with private
developers south of the interstate. He said the relationship between the county and town created
the success that is there today.
Slide #17
Orange County Land Use Plan 2050
• www.orangecountVianduseplan.com
• Planning process launched in Summer 2023
• Two "Community Engagement Windows" (CEW) thus far
• Draft plan nearing completion and will be presented to BOCC in March
• Third and final CEW expected to begin in late May
• Anticipate Planning Board recommendation later this year with public
hearing in late 2025 or early 2026
• Comprehensive land use review of Orange County's planning
jurisdiction with anticipated recommendations to review/reaffirm some of
the joint plans and agreements
Shannan Campbell, Planning and Economic Development Manager with the Town of
Hillsborough, continued the presentation:
Slide #18
Hillsborough Comprehensive Sustainability Plan
Implementation projects that will necessitate working
together to update to the COCA and WASMPBA:
• Updating the Hillsborough Land Use Map to align with
smart growth and Hillsborough's sustainability goals
• Updating Hillsborough's Water and Sewer Urban Service
Boundary to better accommodate our utility system
limitations
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• May want to also update the Courtesy Review
Agreement depending on the outcomes of COCA and
WASMPBA updating?
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Slide#19
Conversations
Chair Bedford said the county would continue to work on the 2050 land use plan and that
input from the Town of Hillsborough is welcome. She said that as the land use plan is developed
and approved, the county will have to redo the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and that a number
of agreements will need to be updated.
Commissioner Fowler asked a question about slide #4. She asked why the county has
urbanizing areas.
Perdita Holtz said Orange County has had urbanizing areas around Hillsborough since
1981. She said it was primarily taking lands that were already designated that way on the future
land use map and incorporating them into this agreement. She said that the Hillsborough EDD,
south of 1-40, is in Orange County's jurisdiction.
Commissioner Fowler asked if it is urbanized, could it be annexed.
Perdita Holtz said that if it is served with water and sewer, it will be most likely be annexed.
She said that when the agreements were made, involuntary annexation was allowed.
Commissioner Fowler asked if they would continue to have different types of Urbanzing
Areas.
Perdita Holtz said they have it now but if they continue to have it, that remains to be seen.
She said that it would have to be changed through the agreement process.
Shannan Campbell said these areas are unlikely to be urbanizing in the way that they
thought they would in the early 2000s. She said that based upon the conservation growth mindset,
Hillsborough is moving more towards smart growth, with an increase in density rather than
expanding outward into sprawl.
Marilyn Carter said it seems that sewer capacity can be a challenge especially the
hydraulic capacity. She asked at what point would they discuss possible connection points
between that, WASAMBA, and the Land Use Planning.
Shannan Campbell said the town is experiencing challenges due to growth. She said they
want to make sure they are making the best growth decisions for their citizens. She said they
would continue to have conversations, and the utility department would also continue speaking to
partners for capacity growth. She said they have a robust plan for capital improvements over the
next seven years and they will talk more about that. She said this is a precursor because they will
likely have to work together in the future.
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2. History and Status of Contracted Services (Permitting, Fire Marshal,Tax Collection)
The Town of Hillsborough (Town) and Orange County (County) have historically worked together
in a number of service areas to provide cooperative services to residents of the Town. By
contracting with the Town to provide certain services, the County is able to take advantage of
certain economies of scale to deliver the services at an overall lower cost to residents. The
purpose of this item is to remind both boards of the various contractual arrangements between
the Town and County, raise awareness of future renewal timelines, and provide a forum to discuss
the sufficiency of current contracts and other options for future collaboration.
The attached "Matrix of Town/County Agreements" includes a summary of the existing
agreements and copies of the current agreements associated with: Fire Marshal services, Animal
Control, Stormwater Fee billing & collections, Building Permits & Inspections, Solid Waste &
Recycling and Erosion Control. In addition to those agreements, the County has long provided
property tax billing and collection services on behalf of the Town. Finally, in 2022 the Town
repealed its Minimum Housing Code and authorized Orange County to enforce the County's
minimum housing standards within Town limits, but there is no specific contract for those services.
North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 160D-202(f)allows for the County to perform this service
upon the request of the Town, so no formal agreement may be required.
The Boards can discuss issues related to this item as necessary, and staff will be available at the
meeting.
Matt Efird,Assistant Town Manager, reviewed the following chart:
Town of Hillsborough-Orange County Contracted Services
Samicn Prawded ETtectiue Date Current Term End 0.emaininp 0.en ewala Cmm -naatinn
Fire Marsha15ervices 7/1/2021 6/30/2026 35-year terms remaining $89,200 plus cc unty retention of tees i-$20,000)
Ammsl Control 7/112024 513012025 An nual-..el $85,272
Stormwater Fee Billing&Collection 7/1/2016 6I3012026 'Upon written agreement ofthe Parties" 3%of collections-$22,506 in FY24
Builtlin Permits&Inspections 5/512015 1213112026 15-year term remainingExtended 12131116 and 12/31121 County retains permit tees
Eros ion Control 10fV2012 i Until"town petitions,,Jer its own"Local Program"" County retains permit tees
Minimum Heusing Code V1012022 NIA NIA N!A-no written agree ent ad.pted
Solid Waste&Recycling 1230/2018 NfA In effect until terminated by written agreement County retains Solid Waste Programs Fee,Town pays tipping tee for landfill use
Matt Efird said that the town repealed its Minimum Housing Code in 2022 with the thought
that Orange County would take over that service. He said there has not been any formal
agreement between the town and county to do so. He said that the authorization is in state statute
for the county to take over the service, so now administration needs to work out how those
services will be provided. He said that the town has a code enforcement contractor, and some
elements of minimum housing code will be introduced to town board to consider for enforcement.
Mayor Bell asked about fees that may need to increase depending on the scope of the
services. He asked if those fees are reviewed annually. He asked how potential changes to
scope are handled.
Matt Efird said the cost varies by contract but the one that has the most cost to the town
is the fire marshal service. He said there is a provision in the agreement for an annual review of
the cost. He said there is an ongoing check on cost escalation, and they know what to expect.
He said fees are the other way the county recovers costs. He said the county sets fees for the
services that they administer. He said that the county recovers the cost of those services. He said
each contract allows for review and adjustment.
Kathleen Ferguson asked for clarification on non-recurring vehicle expenses.
Matt Efird said part of it was start up costs, but after those one-time costs they were putting
away funds each year so there was not another huge bump in the contract.
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Kathleen Ferguson said she is not clear on what the total annual costs are.
Matt Efird said he would work through that further if she would like but the direct cost is
$89,000. He said the larger number is the county's projected cost with the fee recovery backed
out.
Kathleen Ferguson asked how many animal services calls are received during business
hours or after hours. She asked how the county deals with handling wildlife after business hours.
She asked how wildlife that aren't deer are handled.
Matt Efird said he would provide that information. He said that NC Wildlife would also
assist with wildlife calls. He said they will get a response on what happens to wildlife afterhours.
Kathleen Ferguson asked for clarification on who to call for calls that are not deer.
Matt Efird said the Town Board adopted a new resource guide and it is generally going to
be NC Wildlife.
Kathleen Fergeson asked if the county can make the minimum housing code more
stringent.
Matt Efird explained that he believes that the rules are the same for all jurisdictions and
the county would also not be able to make the requirements more stringent.
3. Updates on Town Water& Sewer Capacity and Land Use Planning
The Town adopted a new Comprehensive Sustainability Plan in 2023 that in part, studied how
the town could and should grow based on its water and sewer capacities and smart growth
principles. This plan included recommendations to reduce the town's urban service boundary,
increase density in the urban core and prevent sprawl, and align the town's future land use plan
with the recommended development/growth areas included in the comprehensive plan. Doing
these things will necessitate updates/changes to the town's agreement(s) with the County (and
other Orange County jurisdictions)for the Water and Sewer Management, Planning and Boundary
Agreement (WASMPBA), Central Orange Coordinated Area (COCA) Land Use Plan, and
potentially otherjoint planning agreements. Similarly, Orange County has embarked on an update
to their Comprehensive/Land Use Plans that may have implications for Hillsborough. Staff and
Board members from both jurisdictions would benefit from some joint conversations on how both
jurisdictions are planning to grow/change in the future and how this might impact either
jurisdiction.
The Boards can discuss issues related to this item as necessary, and staff will be available at the
meeting.
Matt Efird made the following presentation:
Slide #1
Water & Sewer Capacity and
Land Use Planning Update
Joint Town/County Meeting
rebruary 17,2025
H ILLS 6OR000II
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Slide #2
Topics
• Town Water & Sewer Capacity Constraints and Updates
• Town and County Land Use Planning Updates
Slide #3
Water & Sewer Capacity Status = "
• Reported to Town Board on sewer capacity in Mar.and
Aug. 2021, Nov. 2022,Jan. 2025
• Projection through 2040 —
Projects based upon water capacity spreadsheet provided by planning
department—committed and potential y
• River basin is capacity constrained due to wet weather "
• Monitor Elizabeth Brady basin
• Other smaller pumping stations projected capacity concerns »• A
• Currently working on water system capacity modeling
• Currently evaluating long term wastewater options — _
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Slide #4
Water Supply
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• Jordan Lake Allocation (1 MGD)
Matt Efird said that this shows the daily water usage report and that it shows there are 516
days of supply in the reservoir. He said that excludes what is drawn from the river. He said the
town also has a 1 million gallon allocation from Jordan Lake that can be purchased from the City
of Durham. He said the Jordan Lake allocation is a bit of a misnomer because the water capacity
is derived from the lake, but the actual supply would come treated from Durham.
Slide #5
Wastewater Plant
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Matt Efird said that the spikes show wet-weather events. He said that the aged wastewater
systems allow input at various entry points. He said that is rainwater getting into the aged sewage
center. He said that from a basic hydraulic standpoint, they have capacity in the system.
Slide #6
Future Wastewater Flow Projection
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Matt Efird said that the future wastewater flow projection shows that the Town's capacity
is in a good place from a hydraulic perspective, excepting wet water events.
Slide #7
Nutrient Limitations
• Falls Lake Rules
• Town wastewater permit limits pounds of nitrogen and phosphorus
discharged annually
• No concentration permit limit forthese but measured in ni and converted to pounds
• Nitrogen is of main concern
• Found in organic waste (i.e., mostly human and food sources)
• Limited to 10,422 lbs. per year
• Used 68% in 2024
• Noticeable increase in 2023 and 2024
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Matt Efird said that looking into the future, the nutrients create a problem unless there are
changes in the interpretations of the Falls Lake rules.
Slide #8
Other Development Project Recommendation
Considerations
• Planning and Financial Considerations
• Current and Future Land Uses(Town, ETJ,County)
• Comprehensive Sustainability Plan
• Transportation Planning
• Utilities Capital Improvement Planning
• Financial Benchmarks
• Water and Sewer Area Planning Boundary Agreement
• Already Committed Projects and Status
• Town Resources
• Political Will
Slide #9
Capacity Takeaway
Utilities Staff Concerns in Priority
Order
1. Collection system
2. Distribution system
I Nutrient wastewater limits
4. Water treatment process limits
5. Water storage/fire protection > '
6. Water supply
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Chair Bedford asked for clarification of the graph on slide #9.
Matt Efird said it is just a graphic representation of changing priorities and the numbers
don't mean anything.
Commissioner Fowler asked if the nutrient issue was related to waste, or was it related to
stream overflow.
Matt Efird said it is increasing waste in the system from more users, the treatment
processes are very efficient, but there is only a certain amount of nutrient removal that is possible.
He said that what is leaving the plant is about as clean as they can make it because the
concentration of nutrients increases with capacity. He said that it is primarily driven by capacity.
He said that there are also updates in Phase 2 of the Falls Lake Nutrient Rules that decrease the
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allowable nutrient discharge and that creates a major pinch point. He said if these new rules go
into effect, that will have a significant impact on their ability to provide service.
Chair Bedford asked if the changes to the Falls Lake Rules are the UNRBA rules that are
adopted by DEQ.
Matt Efird said yes, and that the town will get an update from their engineer with
information on how they plan to address the capacity limitations.
Chair Bedford asked if the tradeoffs with Raleigh impacts how much Hillsborough is
allowed to discharge.
Matt Efird he was unsure.
Commissioner Greene said this is about the water quality itself as opposed to the land use
component.
Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked if there is capacity with the projected new housing
growth and sewer constraints.
Matt Efird said they have about 1500 permitted units in the pipeline that are accounted for
in the capacity and projects are being evaluated for capacity. He said the answer is no, there will
not be enough capacity to meet the housing gap but that is more about the amount of housing
units needed and less on the capacity.
Shannan Campbell said they are going to be embarking on a rewrite of the comprehensive
development ordinance and the CFP recommended adjusting and creating more flexibility in Town
and allow for more density and housing types that are permitted. She said there is currently an
emphasis on a large lot, large home development pattern. She said they hope to achieve this in
the next five years. She said that one of the big recommendations is to shrink in the urban services
boundary and define where they will not expand water and sewer services. She said they also
need to adopt a future land use map and that will require approval in the COCA, and this will be
aligned with the water and sewer capacity. She said there are a lot of things in the current COCA
that is confusing to developers, and it is time to evolve the plan.
Shannan Campbell continued the presentation.
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Slide #11
Communicating About New Projects with
Developers
• There is limited capacity for development projects that will use a large
amount of water/sewer, at this time
• Utilities will evaluate potential available capacity for projects at the pre-
development meeting, but capacity is not guaranteed until a Water and
Sewer Extension Contract is executed (construction drawings)
• There are options for developer cost sharing and/or modifying scheduled
water/sewer improvements with developers through conditional zoning
and development agreements
• Properties that want to develop immediately, located on the edges of town
may look to evaluate cost/benefit of developing in the County with
well/septic vs. annexation into the town
Shannan Campbell said they will have to keep working together on the land use map
update. She said they are trying to have the same messaging as the county and projects are
being evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Slide #12
Orange County Land Use Plan Updates
• What information should the town be aware of regarding Orange
County's in-progress land use plan updates?
Commissioner Carter asked if the five-year changes would help address the hydraulic
challenges in wet weather events.
Matt Efird said yes. He said they are working on improving older and leakier basins. He
said that the work is happening along the same time as the new capacity projects.
Commissioner Carter asked if that would help the release of nutrient events into the river.
Matt Efird said it will reduce the flow into the system, which reduces the outflow.
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Vice-Chair Hamilton asked about the relationship between density issues and capacity.
She asked how that affects development versus extending the system outward.
Shannan Campbell said she would rather have one acre in town that is already on the
sewer line be developed than run a line a mile out. She said that inflow and infiltration issues are
from old pipes, leaky pipes, connections into sewer lines from stormwater runoff. She said that
the fewer lines they have, the better they can maintain the lines.
Vice-Chair Hamilton asked if developing something in town requires replaced pipes.
Matt Efird said it goes back to a function of the priority areas. He said that if the deficit was
treatment plant capacity it would not matter where the development occurred but because it is
related to pinch points in the flow, it matters.
Shannan Campbell said that water pressure is an issue in town. She said adding density
in town is much more feasible because multi-family units often require sprinklers, and this is
harder to do farther out due to pressure.
4. Plans for Fairview Park — Update on Landfill and Project Planning & Connection to
Fairview Activate Plan
The Fairview Landfill is a closed, pre-regulatory landfill (PRLF) that was owned and operated by
the Town of Hillsborough from the early 1940's to approximately 1975. PRLF's include any land
area that was used for municipal solid waste disposal prior to January 1, 1983. The landfill is an
unlined facility that encompasses approximately 21 acres located in the Fairview Park
neighborhood, north of Torain Street and west of North Carolina Highway 86. Based on the most
recent delineation, approximately 17.7 acres of the waste disposal area is located on property
owned by Orange County and 3.3 acres of the waste area is located on property owned by the
Town of Hillsborough.
PRLF's across North Carolina were unlined and unregulated receiving facilities and therefore
could contain hazardous waste, medical waste, and/or asbestos-containing materials. There was
no prior record keeping performed for the Fairview facility as to quantity and types of waste,
however studies have shown a mixture of white goods, glass, metal, tires, construction debris,
and automotive parts throughout the site. Contaminated soils, exposed hazardous materials,
contaminated groundwater, hazardous and/or explosive vapors are all typical risks associated
with PRLF's, therefore a complete assessment was necessary to ensure the safety of our
Hillsborough community.
In 2017, Orange County began working with the Pre-Regulatory Landfill Program at the North
Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) to conduct a remedial investigation of
the Fairview Landfill. Studies conducted through this program are fully reimbursable to the local
government by NCDEQ, so Orange County contracted with S&ME Inc., an environmental
consulting firm from Raleigh, NC, to conduct this investigation on their behalf. The data collection
process has been a multi-year one, but the investigation is nearing completion. A recent
Hillsborough Landfill (NONCD0000483) Remedial Investigation Work Summary (included in
Attachment 4a)was produced by Zi-giang Chen, an Environmental Engineer at NCDEQ, is all the
work that has been completed thus far.
The Boards can discuss issues related to this item as necessary, and staff will be available at the
meeting.
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David Stancil, DEAPR Director, introduced the item. He reviewed the information in the
agenda packet. He said they expect to hear soon that the summary report for landfill remediation
has been received by the state. He said they are getting very close to the end, but they are not in
a position to talk about what it means but the state report would do that.
Kathleen Ferguson asked if they could get copies of the maps in the agenda packet.
David Stancil said he would ask DEQ if they could get larger, better-quality maps.
Chair Bedford asked if the contamination is worse than expected.
David Stancil said they would have to wait for the final report from the state.
David Stancil reviewed information in the agenda packet regarding the improvements to
Fairview Park.
Kathleen Ferguson said that the residents of Fairview neighborhood do not feel that they
have been included in the improvement plans. She said that she knows that pickleball courts are
in high demand, but the residents of Fairview have not demanded them.
David Stancil said that the tennis courts are needed in the community, and that the park
serves a larger area than the Fairview neighborhood. He said there were three occasions when
the plan to build tennis courts was communicated to the neighborhood. He said this is a much
larger community need and Fairview is a community park. He said it serves a much bigger area
than the Fairview community. He said the next phase of Fairview Park may allow them to build
some of the things that the community has expressed interest in on the former landfill part of the
site. He said that they do not know about items that will require footings in the ground and that
will have to wait for the state report. He said that soccer fields are almost guaranteed to be
permitted.
Kathleen Ferguson said that the community did not feel they were asked before the plan
was designed. She said that she knows that staff has worked hard, and a lot of thought went into
this, but she wants everyone to be aware of what the community is feeling.
David Stancil said the masterplan was a very robust discussion and included members of
the Fairview community. He said that a masterplan that reflects phase two will have to be created
and that will certainly include the community.
Chair Bedford a few years prior, the county had a consultant study what types of facilities
were needed in the county. She said that there is a possibility of siting a new gym within walking
distance of that park. She said since the school bond passed, if a new school is built or has a
major renovation, the school systems must approach the municipality or county to ask if there is
a desire to build a larger gym or a separate entrance for use. She said that it is in flux now because
if they take any schools offline, the county has the right of first refusal if they sell. She said there
are two youth positions on the Parks and Recreation Council, and they could recruit from the
Fairview community. She said there is a lot going on with Parks and Recreation that the Town of
Hillsborough might be interested in.
Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked if the community will be able to freely use the pickleball
and tennis courts, or will use be scheduled with tennis clubs and organizations.
David Stancil said likely both and having six will certainly make that easier.
Meaghun Darab said three new tennis courts go in, but the walking path is still
treacherous. She said there could have been some work to make it a cleaner entrance into the
neighborhood. She suggested some sort of changes to the tree line along Rainey Avenue to make
it more welcome and make it safer.
David Stancil said that some of these issues came up at a recent Parks and Recreation
Council meeting. He said there is a stream buffer that must be considered. He said that a
sidewalk had come up as a suggestion that they could look at.
Meaghun Darab said she has not reviewed any engineering she is just thinking about
ways to slow cars down.
Commissioner Fowler said that people had emailed her to discuss the importance of that
sidewalk. She asked who would be responsible for putting that in.
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Stephanie Trueblood, Public Space and Sustainability Manager, said they are working
towards providing a sidewalk along Rainey, but they would happily accept funding and joint
participation by the county. She said that technically there should have been a sidewalk installed
when the park went in, and she is unsure about why it was not done. She said they do not have
engineering yet, but it will be a town funded and maintained road. She said as the county and
town move forward with the master planning process, there is a lot of opportunity.
Mayor Bell said he used to be a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission in
Hillsborough and Robb English could help coordinate the interested parties. He asked if there is
anything in phase 2 that might be able to move forward before the official phase 2 approval.
David Stancil said a trail system would be part of phase 2. He said a walking trail for
Homemont Avenue would be low-hanging fruit. He said some of the improvements around the
community center would need to be looked at in the context of the capital investment plan. He
said that HYAA has a license on the baseball fields.
Kathleen Ferguson asked for information on the licensing agreements because it may be
something that the Fairview community needs to investigate with the county.
David Stancil said he would get that information to everyone. He said they try to use 25%
of value of the rate for the usage time. He said that can add up but that is not to say that it could
not work.
Robb English asked how long the licensing agreements.
David Stancil said usually three to five years.
Robb English asked if it is specifically for the tennis courts and the baseball fields.
David Stancil said there are two separate agreements. He said that the Orange Tennis
Club for the two tennis courts and HYAA for the baseball and softball fields.
Robb English asked if the tennis courts at Orange High are available to the public.
Chair Bedford said no.
David Stancil said that is a big part of the problem.
Robb English how that could be addressed.
Chair Bedford described some of the concerns expressed by the schools and said it is a
schoolboard matter. She said that security is a main concern.
Robb English said he is wondering how often the tennis courts and fields are being used
during the day because in Chapel Hill they have been able to use the baseball outfields for other
uses. He said they have been rented for soccer and lacrosse. He said that allows them to utilize
it far more than the youth baseball organizations. He said he would love to see a regional
pickleball facility that is available for all people in the county. He said maybe the Mill House Road
property could be considered. He asked if the youth spaces have ever been filled on the
Recreation and Parks Board.
David Stancil said that yes and they have been successful.
Chair Bedford said she priced out the cost of movable soccer goals. She said that they
could have a conversation with HYAA about other uses for baseball fields.
David Stancil said they could certainly have that conversation.
Robb English said the town has soccer goals at Gold Park and Cates Creek Park that they
have not had any issues with. He said they can be moved around.
Kathleen Ferguson said that she has found other communities with more use of school
athletic facilities and would like to connect the county to those communities.
Chair Bedford said that they are not looking for that at this time but now with the bond,
they will have additional conversations.
David Stancil introduced members of Fairview Youth In Action, Kevin Giff and Judit
Alvarado.
Kevin Giff said that the youth in their organization asked for three main focus areas:
walking trails, improved amenities, and a soccer field.
Judit Alvarado said it was a community driven plan and process.
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5. Train Station Update & Hillsborough Station Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
Partnership Opportunities (Including Grant Efforts)
The Town of Hillsborough (Town) owns approximately 19.6 acres of property between Gold Hill
Way and the North Carolina Railroad (NCRR) tracks near the entrance to the Collins Ridge
Neighborhood. The entire property is being referred to as "Hillsborough Station", which
encompasses the train station and the future development surrounding it. The Town has spent
several years in the planning and design process to develop an approximately 8,000 square foot
net-zero-ready passenger rail station that would also include Town offices and meeting space.
The project has zoning and site plan approval, and is working towards a preliminary engineering
agreement with NCRR to submit plans for review.
The train station project will require about 4.7 acres of the Town's property. After deductions for
streets, sidewalks, landscaping, buffers, stormwater, etc. — there will be a little over 9.5 acres
remaining for development. In the Town's Comprehensive Sustainability Plan, a goal was
established to set aside one-third of the remaining site for the development of affordable housing.
In September 2023, the Town Board of Commissioners received an update on concept-level
planning for the remaining site, which is included in the attached presentation. The Town has
funded a market study to further develop potential layouts and uses of the site, which will be
completed in FY26.
At the concept level, the Town has reserved a site near the train station for"civic use" —currently
an undefined term. There has been some interest in potential partnerships for that space,
including but not limited to a multi-modal transportation center (MMC) and a performing arts
venue. Orange County staff has engaged a consultant to work on a RAISE/BUILD grant
application, which is being supported by Town staff and also includes coordination with multiple
local and regional stakeholders including Piedmont Authority on Regional Transportation (PART),
Burlington-Graham Metropolitan Planning Organization, Central Pines Regional Council, Link
Transit, Orange County, North Carolina Department of Transportation Division and Integrated
Mobility Division and Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization (TWTPO). As the site
will already be served by passenger rail and will be adjacent to the new Ridgewalk Greenway, it
may make sense to add additional transportation amenities to the Hillsborough Station site. The
discussions of potential arts/performing arts uses have been very informal and neither the Town
or County boards have expressed official support for either use.
The Boards can discuss issues related to this item as necessary, and staff will be available at the
meeting.
Matt Efird introduced the item.
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Stephanie Trueblood made the following presentation:
Slide #1
Hillsborough Station
Transit Oriented Development
Joint Town/County Meeting
February 17, 2025
III
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TOWN OF
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Slide #2
Topics
• Project Background
• Potential Uses
• Development Constraints and Variables
• Next Steps
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Slide #3
Project Background
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between railroad tracks and Gold Hill Way/Orange
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• Primary use of site is for construction of train station,
but remaining property will be available for the town �y►•:
for additional complementary development
• Comprehensive Sustainability Plan goal is to set aside
1/3 of remaining site for affordable housing(about 5
acres)
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Stephanie Trueblood said there are several current transportation projects in the vicinity
of the proposed train station. She listed the following projects:
• 1-85 widening
• Reworking of interchanges at 1-85 and old 86
• South Churton Street multi-modal plan, including widening
Possibility of connecting old 86 to new 86 via Valley Forge Road
• Hwy 70 multi-modal study
• Rail re-alignment project to straighten curves in rail line
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Stephanie Trueblood said the train station was funded in the 2015-2016 transportation
improvement program. She said at the time it was estimated at $8 million. She said a cost-
sharing agreement was signed in March 2020 between NC DOT and the Town of Hillsborough.
She said the town has long-term ownership and maintenance of the train station, platform, and
site. She said the original timeframe of the agreement was seven years, but that the agreement
could be extended. She said the town will cover the cost of building the proposed town offices.
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Stephanie Trueblood described the environmentally friendly building aspects of the
building. She said that there will be a trail constructed to connect the town to the train station.
Commissioner Portie-Ascott said that five acres have been set aside for affordable
housing. She asked for more details.
Matt Efird continued the presentation:
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Matt Efird said the 20 acres will include other site developments. He said that some of
the civic use might include additional transportation items or arts-oriented items. He said that it
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will be a transportation hub. He said no formal decisions have been made and neither board has
voted on anything.
Nishith Trivedi, Transportation Director, said that there grant funds available.
Kathleen Ferguson said that she had recently been to Capitol Hill and the representatives
warned that if the funds had yet to be received, not to count on them. She asked if those funds
can be counted on at this time.
Nishith Trivedi said the current appropriations are January and February of next year. He
said that he is unsure if it will be in the next authorization bill.
Kathleen Ferguson said that she would be interested in hearing more about that.
Nishith Trivedi said what they expect at this time is one hopefully and then they see.
Kathleen Ferguson asked if there was a plan B.
Nishith Trivedi said that depends on the next authorization bill.
Kathleen Ferguson asked if the birth and marriage rates compete well because that is
apparently something Washington is looking at.
Mayor Bell asked what the vision is.
Nishith Trivedi said the vision is to be a regional multi-mobility hub. He described some
of the potential stakeholders. He said hopefully stakeholders become shareholders. He said the
train station would be part of the southeast regional corridor and connect Raleigh to Charlotte and
this would be a federal project.
Meaghun Darab asked if the center would include opportunities for private transportation
companies to also be included.
Nishitih Trivedi said yes.
Commissioner Greene asked if GoTriangle will participate.
Nishitih Trivedi said yes.
Commissioner Greene said that the MPOs will know if funds are available.
Nishitih Trivedi said there will eventually have to be another transportation authorization
bill. He said as one expires there must be another one.
Matt Efird said that this is not the only source of funding for the multi-mobility hub. He said
they are also working through the STIP process, and it may be in a transit workplan in the future.
Kathleen Fergeson said that she confirmed with both senators that they are very much in
favor of economic development.
Katie Murray,Arts Commission Director, said there are still a lot of questions about an arts
facility, but they are doing a potential feasibility study. She said that there is a major need for
community performing arts space. She described the benefits to the community of having a
purpose-built community arts space.
Matt Efird said that the complications with both conversations are figuring out who goes
first. He said this is the chance for both boards to see the same information and begin discussions.
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• Parking
• Residential uses require 1.4-2 parking spaces per unit, commercial uses
requirements vary by use
• Parking spaces require 270-300 sf of space each,exclusive of drive aisles and
buffers—lots of new impervious surface
• Structured parking yields more parking per acre, but costs significantly more
($28k/space for structured parking vs. $2,500 for surface parking)
• Opportunities for shared parking in new development exists, but there are a lot
of potential uses (train station,transit hub, residential, commercial, etc.)—
some may have complimentary high-use times, others may conflict
• Potential RTP Train Station could mean significantly more parking needed
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• Utilities
• Depending on the mix of uses, some water and sewer capacity constraints may
exist that limit the size and scope of development
• Stormwater—on-site treatment and containment may take up a significant
portion of developable property
• Infrastructure
• Depending on disposition of property,town may be on the hook for site
preparation, street network, etc.
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• Open sale, RFP for master developer or site developers,ground lease, etc.
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• Train Station
• NCRR PE approval, permitting, construction design, bidding, etc.
• Hillsborough Station TOD
• Market study—what land is worth to developers, what likely uses are attractive
• More detailed site planning for road network, utilities, stormwater management
• Property disposition options and likely ROI for the town
• Civic Uses
• Discussion with Town/County boards on support for transit hub and/or
arts/performing arts space
Commissioner Carter asked if there is any idea on the likelihood of the RTP train station.
Matt Efird said that the idea is gaining momentum and is quickly becoming one of DDT's
top priorities.
Nishith Trivedi said that is part of the rail that goes from D.C. to Raleigh then south to
Columbia, SC. He said there is another that goes Raliegh to Charlotte. He said the RTP station
would be the one that goes south.
Commissioner Carter asked if in theory they would be part of the RTP station.
Nishith Trivedi said yes and that is why they are trying to get the NCRR involved.
Commissioner Carter asked if the two proposed civic uses are compatible with each other.
Stephanie Trueblood said that staff sees them as compatible uses, but they have not had
formal discussions. She said the train service to RTP shows a future use of 10 trains a day, which
will function more as commuter rail. She said that will affect the use and needs in the train station.
6. Update on Crisis Diversion Facility
The County is negotiating with a local developer to purchase a property near UNC Hospital's
Hillsborough campus to build a one-story, 22,000-square-foot Crisis Diversion Facility. The
property has already been zoned for hospital use as part of a larger approved master plan, and a
preliminary site plan has been provided to the Town of Hillsborough for its review. The facility will
house 12 bays for behavioral health urgent care services and 16 beds for facility-based crisis
services. The County has partnered with CPL, a leading architecture firm, to design the facility. A
construction manager at risk will be used for procurement, with the County issuing a request for
qualifications (RFQ) on January 7, 2025 and a final selection to be made in March 2025. The
facility is currently in the design phase, and construction documents are expected to be submitted
for permitting by August 2025. Construction will begin in October 2025, and the facility is expected
to open in November 2026.
The Boards can discuss issues related to this item as necessary, and staff will be available at the
meeting.
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Alan Dorman, Asset Management Services Director, gave an update on the crisis
diversion facility.
Kathleen Ferguson asked if observations about the Wellstone Facility were incorporated
into the design.
Caitlin Fenhagen said that facility had been discussed with the co-chair on the Behavioral
Health Taskforce, Tony Marimpietri, and those conversations had been incorporated into the plan.
Kathleen Ferguson asked what happened to an older property that was being considered.
Alan Dorman said it did not work out.
Chair Bedford said that the new property being considered is a good location.
Prior to adjournment, the Boards of Commissioners of both the town and county discussed
the pros and cons of the meeting format.
Adjournment
As there were no further items on the agenda to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at
9:58 p.m.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Jamezetta Bedford, Chair
Submitted for approval by Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board