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2 Town of ills ~~ November 30, 2009 Mr. Frank Clifton Orange County Manager P.O.Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Deaz Frank, Recently we discussed the town's plans to construct a sidewalk in the existing street right of way for West Mazgazet Lane. This improvement is to provide a safe pathway far customers of the relocated Orange County office. and Library at 131 and 137 West Margaret Lane, respectively. In addition to installing sidewalk, the project will include the construction of curb and gutter along the south side of Margaret Lane, a pedestrian crosswalk to connect to Justice Facility campus on the east side of Churton Street, and sidewalk along Churton Street to connect to the existing improvements in front of the Orange Rural Fire Department. Enclosed is'a drawing of the proposed impz`bvements, as well as a cost estimate prepared at the town's request. We have approached NCDOT representatives to secure their approval and - assistance in paying for the pedestrian signal heads at the Churton crossing. While no paperwork has been formalized, we are comfortable with their approval and participation. in the project. The cost estimate, including the use of brick pavers so the sidewalk is of a consistent material, comes to $77,550, as detailed on the attached spreadsheet. The fawn proposes to equally shaze the expense of this project with Orange County. We are hopeful that Orange County will be able to parficipate in this important infrastructure improvement that will benefit its customers and assure their safety. Any assistance would be appzeciated as the town intends to move forward with this pmjeet as soon as full funding is identified. Please contact me with questions. Sincerely, ~~ Eric J. Peterson Town Manager Cc: Mayor Tom Stevens Hillsborough Town Board members I01 East Orange Street • P.D. Box 429 • Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 919-732-1270 • Fax 919-644-2390 O19F1 bwn of IAl~om~gh