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3 <br /> 2. Water& Sewer Availability and Future Plans <br /> Additional sewer design and construction is underway in the Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane corridor <br /> to accommodate the change in Efland sewer flow from Hillsborough to Mebane as noted in the <br /> 2013 update to the interlocal utility service agreement. This is approximately 2 years away from <br /> completion and a transfer of sewer system ownership. In the interim, Orange County would like <br /> to discuss contracting with Mebane for maintenance before the system is transferred with <br /> customers and associated revenue. <br /> Currently, the Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) performs all routine pump station <br /> inspection and maintenance, line work maintenance and emergency on-call maintenance for <br /> the Efland Sewer System (System). This is a long standing contract that is renewed annually. <br /> Due to the System's upcoming shift in wastewater flow and operation to the City of Mebane, <br /> discussion may be appropriate regarding the City of Mebane possibly taking over this contract <br /> maintenance until the ownership and operation of the System is vested with the City. From an <br /> operational standpoint, it would give the City wastewater collection system personnel the <br /> opportunity to become familiar with the layout and operating needs of the System and pump <br /> stations before the City takes over full operation of the System. From a budget and <br /> management standpoint, the knowledge gained from the contract maintenance period should <br /> ease the transition to full operation of the System by removing many of the unknowns. <br /> Long-term water resource availability <br /> Orange County has been reserving `Level 2' water allocations from future Jordan Lake water <br /> capacity changes that are in progress. Although, Jordan Lake may be a viable source, the <br /> infrastructure cost to `wheel' water through multiple utility entities needs to be investigated as to <br /> financially feasible from a capital cost and rate structure. Joint staffs will continue researching <br /> the best options for long term water supply for these economic development zones. <br /> Staff will provide any other information at the meeting, and the governing boards can discuss <br /> issues related to this item as necessary. <br /> No Attachments <br /> 3. Transportation <br /> a) Mattress Factory Road Study <br /> The Interchange Analysis and Corridor Study for Mattress Factory Road was completed in <br /> November 2012. A modified diamond interchange design was recommended for the <br /> interchange design. The conceptual design in this study considers one bridge structure over 1- <br /> 40/85 at the new interchange with a 5-lane cross-section, and a bike lane and sidewalk. The <br /> interchange design would also require the relocation of a portion of the Industrial Drive Service <br /> Road. <br /> The Buckhorn Road intersection was studied as part of the Mattress Factory Road Study. The <br /> study found that under future (2018) traffic conditions, Buckhorn Road at 1-40 Eastbound <br /> Ramps are expected to operate at level of service (LOS) F during the weekday peak hours. <br /> The traffic study did not consider any future developments in the Buckhorn EDD, so the impact <br /> to Buckhorn Road could be notably greater than anticipated by the study. The first <br />