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A RESOLUTION ADVISING OWASA OF THE CHAPEL HILL TOWN COUNCIL'S <br /> POLICY GUIDANCE REGARDING CHATHAM COUNTY'S REQUEST TO OWASA <br /> TO COOPERATE IN THE USE OF WATER FROM JORDAN LAKE (99-1-25/R-12) <br /> WHEREAS, Jordan Lake represents an important future raw water supply option for OWASA <br /> and the citizens of Chapel Hill; and <br /> WHEREAS, the development of raw and finished water supplies can be an impetus to growth <br /> and development of heretofore undeveloped areas; and <br /> WHEREAS, sewer lines in watersheds, high amounts of impervious surface, and many point <br /> sources degrade the quality and increase the treatment expenses of our drinking water; and <br /> WHEREAS, growth in the University Lake watershed is of concern to the Chapel Hill Town <br /> Council and those who drink water from University Lake; and <br /> WHEREAS,. the Chapel Hill Town Council believes that the Chatham County Board of <br /> Commissioners understands their concerns; and <br /> WHEREAS, all jurisdictions share an interest in protecting the Jordan Lake water supply <br /> watershed; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners has expressed interest in <br /> collaborating with OWASA on developing a water intake system at Jordan Lake; and <br /> WHEREAS,OWASA has solicited feedback from its constituent governing boards; and <br /> WHEREAS, Chapel Hill Town Council recognizes the potential environmental, technical, and <br /> economic benefits of a collaborative project with Chatham County: <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the <br /> Council support Chatham County's use of OWASA owned land that may be suitable for the <br /> siting of an intake and other facilities necessary to draw water from Jordan Lake, to the extent <br /> such use is compatible with OWASA's long-term plans. <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council invites Chatham County, Carrboro, Orange <br /> County and OWASA to join Chapel Hill in encouraging all users and potential users to initiate a <br /> study and long-term plan to preserve Jordan Lake's water quality.. <br /> This the 25th day of January, 1999. <br />