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2 represents an important link in ensuring that Orange County residents served by water systems have a diverse portfolio of water supply alternatives in an uncertain future. OWASA's request is consistent with its Long Range Water Supply Plan (available at http://www.owasa.orq/client resources/whatwedo/LRWSP.pdf) which was presented at the November 5, 2009 BOCC meeting. Minutes for this meeting are available on Orange County's website (http://vvww.co.orancte.nc.usn. OWASA's Long Range Water Supply Plan addresses this specific issue (see Attachment 2). OWASA, Orange County, and the Town of Hillsborough are currently involved with the Jordan Lake Partnership which is addressing allocation issues from Jordan Lake. Attachment 2 also contains a statement from the Town of Hillsborough's Planning Director and a memo from the local government Planning Directors. The Board of Commissioners initially considered this resolution at the January 20, 2011 regular meeting. The Board tabled the item at that time to allow for action by the other WASMPBA jurisdictions. The Town of Chapel Hill Council considered this item at its February 28, 2011 meeting and approved the Resolution included at Attachment 3. The meeting can be viewed at: http://chapelhill.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view id=7&clip id=949 The Town of Carrboro Aldermen considered this item at a March 1, 2011 meeting. The Aldermen discussed this issue at length which culminated in the Board voting to approve the amendment to the WASMPBA as it pertains to Orange County and the Town of Hillsborough, but declined to approve the inclusion of OWASA at this time. Town staff is currently preparing minutes for the meeting which wilt reflect the Town Board's approval of the amendment. The meeting can be viewed at: http://www.townofcarrboro.org/BoA/Agendas/2011/03 01 2011.htm The Town of Hillsborough approved the original proposed amendment language at its meeting on January 24, 2011. Since that date, the proposed language was modified slightly. The Town is scheduled to consider the updated language at its meeting on March 14, 2011. Staff will inform the BOCC on the status of the Town's approval on March 15. The OWASA Board is scheduled to consider the revised resolution at its March 10, 2011 meeting. Staff will inform the BOCC on the status of the OWASA Board's approval on March 15. As requested for context at the January 20, 2011 BOCC meeting, Attachment 5 contains the WASMPBA document in its entirety with the proposed additions shown in bold italic (see pages 13 and 14 of Agreement). FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with approval of this resolution. Orange County continues to reserve each year a Jordan Lake allocation of 1 million gallons per day (MGD) Level II reserve with a budgeted annual cost of approximately $2,500. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approve the resolution contained in Attachment 1 and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution.