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Proposal 1 - Submitted by Chris Best, 16 November 1987 LONG RANGE WATER STRATEGY An Analysis: The Long Range Water Management Committee was formed, ',and their charge outlined, by the Orange County Commissioners in the early spring of 1987. Orange County has taken an interest in providing water and d sewer services in the Efland-Cheeks area. It has shown interest and most helping provide water to the Meadowlands industrial importantly it has shown, through this committee, that it is concerned with planning for future water needs for all residents. The charge given the committee was clear: study the short term needs for water use in the County and its municipalities including transfer options, their sources and costs; engaging long-term planning, discussion of the limits of growth, definition of service areas, and making recommendations as to where the water will come from, how to pay for it, and how to use it wisely. The committee has discussed all of the above at length, and its recent passion has been to provide an organizational model, possibly a new arm of government, that will look after the long range water Re s of oche County. Members have focused on the recommendation of the Site Committee, and the organizational models have revolved around who will use, and who will pay. There is still no consensus that a reservior is needed for the future if service district boundaries are limited and regional water sources are explored further, but it is clear, when a new reservior site is discussed, that the County cannot be expected to participate hr in water systems. without the full cooperation of the municipalities a County should remain firm in this intent. There have been several organizational/management strategies discussed at the meetings. Some of those discussed extensively are: A) a County-wide Authority, B) a County Water and Sewer Department, the County as a raw water supplier. Both A and B have been recommended, and another alternative not extensively discussed, that of maintaining "status quo," has also been put forth. In an attempt to follow the committee's charge as well as face the difficulties of coordinating such entities as Hillsborough, OWASA, and OAWS with the County's efforts, the interim recommendation Each involve a blending of at least three of the proposed strategies. strategy slowly evolving into another. This continuous joint planning will 16-