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During the same time period, the Managers identified other potential stakeholder organizations <br />and met with their leadership independently to discuss prospects for strategic partnerships <br />moving forward. These organizations included OWASA, Chapel Hill - Carrboro City Schools, <br />Self -Help Credit Union and the Jackson Center. <br />OWASA was identified because of their role as water and sewer service provider, and for their <br />assistance in developing a business model to establish a utilities service district. OWASA is <br />envisioned as a contract service provider in the establishment of the district. Eventually the <br />infrastructure would become part of OWASA's system and managed directly by them. <br />Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools was identified as strategic partner in light of their plans to <br />build a new school in the vicinity of the Roger Road area, which will be a major component of <br />how the area is developed in the future. The school administration has an interest in partnering <br />with the other local governments to integrate the planning for the school with our planning for <br />the community. <br />Self -Help Credit Union has been a critical partner in the Town's efforts to think differently <br />about the Northside neighborhood. Because of the direct and indirect connections between the <br />two neighborhoods, they are interested in partnering in this effort to seek ways to maximize the <br />publicly -owned land into new solutions for community space and infrastructure. <br />The Jackson Center has used its community- building experience in Chapel Hill's Northside <br />Neighborhood to make a difference in the communications with landowners in the area. They <br />are also attracted by the historical connections between the Rogers Road community and <br />Northside. <br />The Managers plan to continue meeting regularly with each other to share information and <br />strategize how best to address the water and sewer needs of the Rogers Road area and <br />community. We will also continue to work with the identified strategic partners to ensure an <br />inclusive and innovative process moving forward. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />That the Town of Chapel Hill Council, Town of Carrboro Board of Alderman and Orange <br />County Board of Commissioners receive this memorandum, jointly drafted by their Managers. <br />