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RES-2013-015 EXHIBIT B <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> Resolution to Support 2013-2015 Funding for the <br /> Clean Water Management Trust Fund <br /> Whereas, the 1996 North Carolina General Assembly established the Clean Water Management <br /> Trust Fund to provide an innovative and non-regulatory approach to the protection and restoration <br /> of the surface waters all across the state; and <br /> Whereas, the Clean Water Management Trust Fund is a non-regulatory program established to help <br /> meet infrastructure needs of municipalities and counties, restore degraded surface water, protect <br /> watersheds, increase recreational opportunities, and enhance quality of life in this state, all critical <br /> components for communities to obtain a competitive edge in their economic development;and <br /> Whereas, the Clean Water Management Trust Fund has funded 452 infrastructure projects to assist <br /> North Carolina communities balance infrastructure needs with environmental protection and to help <br /> struggling communities become self-reliant with future infrastructure needs; and <br /> Whereas, infrastructure needs across the state addressing drinking water, wastewater, and <br /> stormwater are estimated at$16.6 billion between 2005 and 2030; and <br /> Whereas, the Clean Water Management Trust Fund has leveraged more than $1 billion of private, <br /> local and federal funds to support projects, and Orange County has, either directly or in partnership <br /> efforts with other entities, benefited from approximately $2.6 million in grants and approximately <br /> $2.3 million in loans from the Fund; and <br /> Whereas, the General Assembly has reduced funding for the Clean Water Management Trust Fund <br /> by 78% since 2010; and <br /> Whereas, limited funding for the Clean Water Management Trust Fund left 88% of 2012 critical <br /> local needs unmet; and <br /> Whereas our economic vitality, health and ability to sustain ourselves and the natural environment <br /> all rely on clean water; and <br /> Whereas, surface water must be protected to ensure sufficient drinking water supply for the state's <br /> growing industrial base and population; and <br /> Whereas, Clean Water Management Trust Fund has provided grant(s) to Orange County to do one <br /> or more of the following: to protect, restore or enhance surface water quality for the benefit of the <br /> state's agriculture, military, recreation and tourism economies and to protect our natural heritage for <br /> the benefit of all North Carolinians; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners at its <br /> meeting on February 19, 2013 that Orange County supports the Clean Water Management Trust <br /> Fund and requests that the Fund receive an increase in recurring funding from the Governor and the <br /> North Carolina General Assembly for the 2013-2015 biennial budget. <br /> This the 19'h day of February 2013. <br /> ry Jacobs air <br /> Orange C ty oar of C issioners <br />