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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: <br /> That the Orange County Board of Commissioners thanks and recognizes the efforts of the 140 technical <br /> experts who provided their expertise to develop the Regional Open Space Assessment as an overview of <br /> Triangle open spaces that are worthy of some level of protection; <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board asks County staff to compare the report to the County's existing <br /> Lands Legacy Long-Term Priorities 2001-2010, and Annual Action Plan, for consistency, and that the County <br /> share with the GreenPrint any information about significant open space that may have been overlooked in the <br /> Regional Open Space Assessment, so that it may be incorporated in future documents. <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Orange County stands willing to meet with neighboring counties to discuss <br /> inter-local efforts to protect open space, as was accomplished with the Little River Regional Park and Natural <br /> Area project, and that the County will provide updates to the Triangle GreenPrint Project regarding new lands <br /> acquired through the Lands Legacy program. <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board encourages the GreenPrint sponsors to include a broad set of <br /> stakeholders in future discussions and any prioritization of critical open space areas; and that future <br /> GreenPrint reports recognize the importance of conservation opportunities not only within the region but <br /> those that extend beyond the boundaries of the Triangle. <br /> This, the 4`h day of June, 2002 <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Commissioner Brown asked why the Planning Board was not asked for their comments. David <br /> Stancil said that the boards that looked at this phase were those that looked at resource identification, natural <br /> areas, parks, greenways, historic preservation, and farmland. As this progresses into implementation, the <br /> Planning Boards will be included. <br /> b. Resolution Regarding Scrap Tire Disposal Program <br /> The Board considered a resolution urging the Orange County Legislative Delegation to support <br /> making the existing 2% advance disposal tax for scrap tires permanent. <br /> Assistant County Manager Rod Visser said that when people buy tires in North Carolina, they pay <br /> a 2% disposal tax that is sent to the State and returned to the counties on a per capita basis to help with <br /> disposal or management of scrap tires. The legislation is set to expire as of June 30, 2002. The County <br /> Commissioners expressed an interest in going on record to support the continuation of the 2% advance <br /> disposal tax. The resolution will be sent to the Orange County Legislative Delegation urging them to support <br /> legislation that would continue this tax. <br /> Commissioner Carey asked how the 2% was distributed to the counties. It was answered that it is <br /> based on population. <br /> Chair Jacobs made a correction to the third "whereas" as follows: Whereas, where the fee was <br /> previously 1%, it was found to be inadequate. Also, he suggested an additional "whereas" between the first <br /> and third "whereas" as follows: Whereas, this is one of the few areas in the recycling and promotion of solid <br /> waste reduction where the State of North Carolina has actively demonstrated leadership and vision. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Brown to approve <br /> and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution as stated below, with the changes, and with the addendum that <br /> we send it to all counties in the State: <br /> A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT CONTINUATION OF THE EXISTING <br /> SCRAP TIRE ADVANCE DISPOSAL FEE AND TO REMOVE <br /> THE SUNSET PROVISION THAT WILL REDUCE THE FEE FROM 2% TO 1% EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2002 <br />