HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 09-19-2000-5aORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 19, 2000
Action Agenda
Item No. ~~
_ SUBJECT:_ Resolution of Commendation to Soccer Symposium Task Force
DEPARTMENT: Economic Development PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
Commission; Recreation and Parks
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Resolution Bob Jones, ext 2661
Dianne Reid, ext 2326
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hillsborough 732-81$1
Chapel Hill 968501
Durham fi88-7331
Mebane 336-227-2031
PURPOSE: To consider a resolution commending the Soccer Symposium Task Force on
completing its work and submitting a report to the Board of County Commissioners.
BACKGROUND: In late fall, 1999, the Board of County Commissioners received several
requests to address the need for improved soccer facilities. Further, the county's Economic
Development Commission and the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council endorsed the idea of
establishing and organizing a committee to promote a meeting of various interest groups to
discuss soccer interests and needs.
Accordingly, in November, the Board authorized the creation of a Soccer Symposium Task
Force that would be responsible for hosting a public forum at which all interested parties could
express their needs and concerns. After an extended recruitment effort, a total of twenty
individuals agreed to serve on the task force.
The Soccer Symposium Task Force planned and conducted a public forum and held numerous
follow-up meetings to address specific policy issues related to soccer. The task force has
prepared a report summarizing the group's findings and recommendations for the Board of
County Commissioners' review and consideration, possibly at the Boards's October 3, 2000
meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The future financial impact of implementing some or all of the report's
recommendations depends upon policy direction provided to staff by the Commissioners.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board adopt the resolution
commending the Soccer Symposium Task Force for their time, energy and expertise in
preparing the report.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Resolution of Commendation to the
Soccer Symposium Task Force
WHEREAS, soccer in Orange County, as elsewhere in the state and nation, is the fastest
growing sport in terms of number of participants, leading some county residents to
call for improved soccer facilities; and,
WHEREAS, the Orange County Economic Development Commission and Recreation and
Parks Advisory Council endorsed the idea ofi establishing and organizing a
committee to promote a meeting of various interest groups to discuss soccer
interests and needs; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners authorized the creation of a Soccer
Symposium Task Force that would be responsible for hosting a public forum at
which all interest parties could express their needs and concerns; and,
WHEREAS, twenty representatives -- including individuals representing soccer leagues and
programs, all elected local governments within Orange County, the schools, and
at-large members w agreed to serve on the Task Force and met numerous tiflies
to develop findings and recommendations, and to prepare a report for submission
to the Board of County Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the Soccer Symposium Task Force has completed its work for the Board's review
and consideration;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners
hereby commends and thanks the members of the Soccer Symposium Task Force
for giving freely of their time and expertise.
This the 19'" day of September, 2000.
Moses Carey, Jr., Chair