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e3 e; � S/,_�.l/o z <br /> RESOLUTION <br /> A Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of an Application to the N.C. <br /> Transportation Enhancement Program <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County has adopted a Bicycle Plan as well as a Scenic Road Corridors <br /> map as part of the Land Use Element of the Orange County Comprehensive Plan: and <br /> WHEREAS, the County's Lands Legacy program has over the past two years worked with <br /> willing landowners to acquire critical natural and cultural resource lands in the County: and <br /> WHEREAS, there is a need for bicycle lanes on a variety of roadways in Orange County to <br /> provide for alternative transportation modes for County citizens; and <br /> WHEREAS, the acquisition of scenic easements along identified roadways helps protect the <br /> County's rural character and quality of life: and <br /> WHEREAS, the NCDOT Transportation Enhancement Program has issued a call for proposals <br /> for Federal funds to be used for a variety of local projects, including bikelanes and the <br /> acquisition of scenic easements: <br /> NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: <br /> That the Orange County Board of Commissioners authorizes staff and the County Manager to <br /> submit an application in the amount of $250,000 for Transportation Enhancement Program <br /> funds, with a local match of $50,000 from the County, for the purpose of acquiring scenic <br /> easements and constructing bikelanes in Orange County along roadways identified in the <br /> Comprehensive Plan, or as otherwise identified by the County. <br /> This, the 21St day of May, 2002. <br /> Barry Jacobs <br /> Orange ' unty mmis loners <br /> ATTES <br /> everly Bly e, CIA to the Board <br />