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First Steas: In order to create a utility district, the BOCC must hold a public hearing to receive public comment on the project and comply with the provisions established in NCGS 162A-87(a); To wit; "Following the public hearing, the BOCC may, by resolution, create a county water and sewer district if the BOCC finds that: 1. There is a demonstrable need for providing in the district water services, or sewer services, or both; 2. The residents of all the territory to be included in the district will benefit from the district's creation; and 3. It is economically feasible to provide the proposed service or services in the district without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies." Prior to publishing notice of the hearing, staff would create a map of the proposed Efland / Buckhorn / Mebane area water and/or sewer district boundaries and a narrative describing the purpose of the district and aspects of the public hearing. Related Efland Matters: Sewer collection service is already available in part of the Efland community and defining a water and sewer district would involve analyzing which properties could be served by the existing water and sewer system. Continuing collaboration with Orange Alamance Water System (OAWS) and the Efland Volunteer Fire Department would also assist in defining boundaries. Creating a water and sewer district would allow the County to define the existing service area and create a district sewer tax, similar to a fire or school district tax, which could be used to provide an additional revenue stream to the Efland sewer enterprise fund and possibly to provide improved fire suppression systems. (See Attachment 3 for applicability to the Efland area) FINANCIAL IMPACT: Other than committing staff time to the project, there is no financial impact associated with authorizing staff to designate the boundary of a water and sewer districts and gather information needed for a public hearing on the creation of said districts. RECOMMENDATION(Sj: The Manager recommends the Board: 1. Authorize staff to move forward with the creation of an Efland/Buckhorn/Mebane water and sewer district map and other materials needed for a public hearing; 2. Authorize staff to research the creation of other utility districts consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and 3. Authorize staff to bring forward utility service agreements with host utility authorities.