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expedite this process. He will put a friendly reminder that if the agreement is not signed by September 7t", the County Commissioners would not be able to take over solid waste management on January 1, 2000. Chair Gordon reminded the Board that they have moved the deadline ahead three times, and September 7th should be the final deadline. Commissioner Jacobs reminded the Board that the County Commissioners have already made a commitment to pay for extension of water to the Rogers Road area. Chair Gordon suggested passing the resolution and writing a letter to the Mayors of the three towns, stating what the agreement is now and asking them to sign the agreement. A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement Resolution as stated below: ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING ORANGE COUNTY'S INTENTIONS WITH RESPECT TO TWO ASPECTS OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT GOVERNING FUTURE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, discussions about a series of draft interlocal agreements on solid waste management in recent months have brought all parties close to final agreement on a document which the County and the Towns could approve; and WHEREAS, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen by resolution dated August 17, 1999 indicated the Town's preparedness to approve the interlocal agreement under consideration, subject to certain modifications outlined in that resolution, including two constraints on the timing of the transfer of title to 60 acres of the Greene Tract; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THAT the Board reaffirms its intent to negotiate in good faith with the other parties regarding the ultimate disposition of the remaining approximately 109 acres of the Greene Tract during the "bargaining period" defined in the interlocal agreement, and states its general support for use of the remainder of that property predominantly for public purposes; AND, the Board reaffirms its commitment to expeditious provision of public water lines to appropriate properties and willing residents in the vicinity of the current Eubanks Road landfill, known as the historic Rogers Road neighborhood. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Chair Gordon said they would write a letter covering the points discussed tonight and on August 17th to the three towns. 3. School Funding John Link said Orange County ranks first in the state for public education funding. He said staff contacted a number of other counties in the state, and 10-15 counties responded. There was a range of small and large counties. They found that there were several formulas that were being used to determine school funding. Budget Director Donna Dean made a PowerPoint presentation on how Orange County is financing the schools. John Link pointed out that the allocation per pupil is $3,160. He said that the Chapel HiIIICarrboro City School System also receives, because of its district tax, an additional $1,094