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s � <br /> RESOLUTION OF AGREEMENT <br /> REGARDING SATELLITE ANNEXATIONS <br /> The Resolution of Agreement is entered into the 14. day of <br /> 1999,by and between the City of Mebane (City) and Orange County(County). <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Mebane is located primarily within Alamance County but <br /> does have the eastern portion of its jurisdiction and extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) <br /> within Orange County; and <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Mebane and Orange County herein acknowledge that <br /> joint planning and communication are important facets of quality development and <br /> effective government; and <br /> WHEREAS, satellite annexations within Orange County by the City of Mebane <br /> are a concern of the Board of County Commissioners and their residents; and <br /> WHEREAS, the passage of this resolution is in the best interests of the citizens of <br /> the City and County. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that_ the aforementioned parties do <br /> agree to the following element of joint planning and interest. <br /> Section 1. Satellite Annexation <br /> The General Assembly of North'Carolina has determined that <br /> under certain narrowly defined circumstances, cities in North <br /> Carolina may exercise the power of annexation as to satellite areas <br /> not. located contiguous to a City's primary corporate limits. <br /> Nothing contained her shall be construed or interpreted to limit <br /> the ability of the City of Mebane to exercise these powers granted <br /> to cities by the Legislature. Recognizing that Orange County <br /> currently exercises zoning control throughout the County in areas <br /> not regulated by cities, the City of Mebane acknowledges that <br /> legitimate interests of Orange County require that the County have <br /> an input in the decision making process'when Mebane considers <br /> satellite annexations within Orange County. <br /> Section 2. Process <br /> Upon receipt of a request for satellite annexation, the City will <br /> forward such request to the County prior to taking any action on <br /> said request. The City will not take further action on said request <br /> until the County has had an opportunity to review the proposed <br /> satellite annexation and forward its comments with respect to same <br /> to the City. If no comments are received within sixty (60) days, <br /> the City may proceed without further consulting with the County. <br />