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®„o In�II <br />RESOLUTION <br />e <br />Since 317S4 <br />119941r -11Fa t -P <br />WHEAREAS, The Hillsborough Water /Sewer Advisory committee is trying to be proactive by <br />encouraging the use of Green Building Codes. Water conservation continues to be one of the <br />primary focuses of the Committee and they are of the opinion that encouraging the use of Green <br />Building Codes will not only protect our diminishing water source, but also protect all the other <br />natural resources affected during construction projects; and <br />W EAREAS, The Water Sewer Advisory Committee encourages the Town to incorporate a <br />preference for Green Building Codes into the Development Review process. By stating that green <br />plans, such as those utilizing NAHB and/or LEEDS Green Guidelines, will receive priority <br />consideration in the planning/approval process, we can encourage smart growth within Hillsborough <br />and postpone the need for finding new water sources for the town. By implementing the water <br />resource management actions included in the Green Building Codes, the town can help preserve the <br />existing water capacity and keep our debt service lower, thus delaying water rate increases; and <br />VMEREAS, The Water /Sewer Advisory Committee continues to seek ways to protect and <br />conserve usage for current and future users. The use of Green Building regulations will <br />encourage the conservation of all resources, including water; <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners hereby <br />request that Orange County include Green Building Standards in the Building Code and take all <br />necessary action to create a more sustainable community. <br />BE TI FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to each municipality in <br />Orange County <br />This the 10 day of January 2008. <br />TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />Tom Stevens, Mayor <br />Town of Hillsborough <br />