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RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE <br />UPPER CAPE FEAR RIVER BASIN ASSOCIATION <br />WHEREAS, Orange County recognizes the importance of the water resources in the Upper Cape Fear River Basin and <br />is committed to the wise use, management, and protection of those water resources; and <br />WHEREAS, Orange County recognizes the increasingly complex nature of water resources management issues in the <br />Upper Cape Fear River Basin and acknowledges the need to coordinate with other affected jurisdictions and <br />stakeholders on water resources planning and management issues; and <br />WHEREAS Orange County agrees that the formation of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association is important for <br />the successful long-term management and protection of the water resources in the Upper Cape Fear River Basin; and <br />WHEREAS, the primary objective of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association is to promote improved <br />communication and coordination of the various water resources and water quality management programs which <br />currently exist in the Upper Cape Fear River Basin and to explore new techniques and strategies for improving these <br />water quality management programs; and <br />WHEREAS, the proposed initial focus of the Association will be to develop a coordinated, cooperative streamlined water <br />quality monitoring program in cooperation with the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management, and that such <br />a program may result in more cost-effective monitoring for Association members; and <br />WHEREAS, it is understood that the Association may, in the future, determine it necessary and desirable to establish <br />membership dues to fund operations or programs undertaken by the Association, including the implementation of <br />streamlined water quality monitoring programs, and <br />WHEREAS, it is understood and agreed that benefits and responsibilities assumed as a result of membership in said <br />Association shall be shared equitably by all members. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Orange County agrees to participate fully and actively as a member of <br />the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association and that said participation shall have certain obligations on the part of <br />each member to share in providing staff support and management of the Association; provided, however, that any future <br />financial obligation resulting from membership in said Association shall be subject to prior approval by the Board of <br />Commissioners of Orange County. <br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Paul Thames is authorized to represent Orange County as a member of the Board <br />of Directors of the Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association. <br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Paul Thames is authorized to represent Orange County on the Association's <br />Technical Advisory Committee established to develop the proposed cooperative water quality monitoring program, a <br />proposed work plan, and associated recommendations to the Association. <br />d. Petition for Addition - Daniels Farm Road in Cheeks Township <br />The Board considered and approved a petition from NCDOT for approval of the addition of <br />Daniels Farm Road in Cheeks Township to the State-maintained Secondary Road System. <br />e. Petition for Addition - Quailview Road in Chapel Hill Township <br />The Board considered and approved a petition from NCDOT for approval of the addition of <br />Quailview Road in Chapel Hill Township to the State-maintained Secondary Road System. <br />f. Housing Rehabilitation Program - Deferred Loan Policy <br />This item will be considered separately at the end of the Consent Agenda. <br />g. FY1995 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Status Report <br />This item will be considered separately at the end of the Consent Agenda.