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6 drinking water supply as evidenced by Orange County's participation in the Falls Lake Working Group and as evidenced by Orange County's support of an Upper Neuse Association which could be instrumental in implementing the recommendations of a Falls Lake Watershed Study; and Whereas, Orange County believes that the costs and benefits of protecting the Falls Lake Watershed should be assessed and shared equitably among the affected jurisdictions; and Whereas, the local government representatives on the Falls Lake Working Group have recommended that the new study draw from and build upon the numerous studies and models relating to the Falls Lake water quality that have been developed and not exceed the $150,000 study fund appropriated to the Department; and Whereas, the local representatives on the Falls Lake Working Group have endorsed the concept of a scope of work for a Falls Lake Watershed Study which includes a water quality goal; develops an understanding of potential current and future pollution sources and how the lake functions; and includes best management practices to address water quality problems and has requested that the attached scope of work be forwarded to each jurisdiction for its consideration before October 1, 1993. Therefore, be it resolved that Orange County supports and respectfully requests the Department to conduct the attached Scope of Work for a Falls Lake Watershed Study with an amendment that would address the equity of costs and benefits for the jurisdictions who participate in protecting the watershed." VOTE: UNANIMOUS V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. HOUSING DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION (DECISION) Tara Fikes presented for the receipt of comments from the public the proposed FY 1993 Housing Development Grant Application for the Magnolia Place subdivision. Magnolia Place is a planned 42 unit subdivision in Hillsborough sponsored by the joint venture of Orange Community Housing Corporation and Development Research Corporation, a Wake County developer. The homes built will be affordable to families with incomes below 80% of the area median family income, with a special emphasis on families at and below 60~ of the area median. CDBG funds are requested in the amount of $247,050 to allow Orange County to construct public water and sewer service, storm drainage and streets on the site. Also, $2,950 will be requested for grant administration for a total grant request of $250,000. Donna Dyer, Orange Community Housing Corporation, stated her support for this grant application. A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to close the public hearing, adopt the resolution authorizing submission of the Magnolia Place Housing Development Application by October 15, 1993 as stated below and authorize the Chair to sign the application document on behalf of the Board upon approval by the County Attorney.