RES-1997-009 Resolution Supporting the Renovation and Expansion of The Institute of Government (Knapp Building)

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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD Of COMMISSIONERS 4"0410P of tT 0 7RP earth �Eaca;`yo- A Resolution Supporting the Renovation and Expansion of The Institute of Government(Knapp Building) WHEREAS the Institute of Government since 1931 has made important contributions to North Carolina's good government and its excellent financial management by serving the entire state from its base in Chapel Hill;and WHEREAS the Institute's building has been inadequate and outmoded for many years,which threatens its ability to maintain the highest quality of services for North Carolina's public officials;and WHEREAS the 1994 General Assembly recognized the need for a renovated and expanded building by appropriating$700,000 to plan necessary improvements and additions to the Institute of Government;and WHEREAS the Institute has planned the necessary capital improvements that will enable it to provide North Carolina public officials with the latest and most efficient instructional technologies and a higher quality of service;and WHEREAS the necessary improvements will include a teleconferencing classroom,a computer training room, increased classroom and office space,an expanded and accessible library,increased parking,improved dining facilities,and access for persons with disabilities;and WHEREAS the planned capital project has been approved by the UNC-CH Board of Trustees and is rated as one of the University's highest capital priorities,and it also is a legislative priority for the UNC Board of Governors. NOW,BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED,THAT By way of this resolution Orange County Government fully and enthusiastically encourages the 1997 North Carolina General Assembly to appropriate$16.1 million to fund this urgently needed capital renovation and expansion project. Orange t'County Board of Commissioners William L. Crowther,Chair ATTEST: lee.. AX. Beverly Blyth Jerk t e Board