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11 <br /> Hillsborough EDD (map) <br /> Craig Benedict said the map shows the intersection of 1-85 and old NC 86. He said <br /> there has been a great deal of economic interest in this area, and the sewer line will be helpful <br /> with that. He said there will hopefully be some partnership with the Town of Hillsborough <br /> regarding water extension. <br /> Commissioner Rich said Hillsborough is growing rapidly and asked if water supply <br /> capabilities may be an issue in this area. <br /> Craig Benedict said no. He said Hillsborough is aware of the necessary water supplies <br /> to service these areas. <br /> Chair McKee referred to page 17 of the handout and asked for clarification regarding <br /> funding. <br /> Craig Benedict said there was $150,000 for 2014-15 and $1 million in 2015-16. <br /> Chair McKee asked if this means there are funds available to being work, once an <br /> agreement with Hillsborough is reached. <br /> Craig Benedict said yes. He said if timing speeds up, there are funds that can be <br /> moved around to keep the project moving forward. <br /> Chair McKee asked if $1.15 million would be sufficient to get water and sewer under I- <br /> 40. <br /> Craig Benedict said yes. <br /> Chair McKee asked if it would be the responsibility of the developer to continue the <br /> water and sewer from the work done by the County and Town. <br /> Craig Benedict said yes, the County and Town would create the backbone of the <br /> system, and the developer would build from there. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked if there is any expectation for the developers to reimburse <br /> these costs at any point. <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said that would be an appealing option to consider. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said the original intent of the EDD was for the developers to fund <br /> all water and sewer costs, to avoid public dollars paying for it. He said the amount of financial <br /> burden that public dollars should bare is something to consider. <br /> Travis Myren resumed the presentation: <br /> Policy Priorities <br /> • Eno EDD-$120,000 (FY 16-17): Page 83 <br /> o Interlocal agreement with City of Durham <br /> o Durham will take over operations with no operating cost to the County <br /> o Gravity sewer in 100 acre are in NE corner <br /> o Potential to serve adjacent areas using private pump stations <br /> o Public meeting to be held at Murphy School to update community on revised <br /> project scope <br /> Eno EDD Sewer(map) <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said helping mobile home parks connect to public utilities may be <br /> a worthwhile affordable housing incentive. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said there is a bus that goes down highway 70, and it may be <br /> worth talking to Duke about a potential park and ride in this area. <br /> Craig Benedict said he and Steve Brantley, Economic Development Director, would <br /> contact the University. <br />