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. • <br /> 8 <br /> PROCLAMATION OF <br /> "JULY IS NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH" <br /> IN ORANGE COUNTY <br /> Whereas, positive leisure experiences are vital to good physical and mental <br /> health, and enhance the quality of life for all people; and <br /> Whereas, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners recognizes the <br /> benefits derived to the County by offering these leisure <br /> experiences; and <br /> Whereas, the Orange County Recreation and Parks Department offers programs <br /> encompassing a multitude of activities that can result in personal <br /> accomplishment, self-satisfaction and family unity for all citizens, <br /> regardless of their background, ability, level or age; and <br /> Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners wishes to encourage and endorse <br /> the concept of "July as National Recreation and Parks Month" in <br /> Orange County; and <br /> Whereas, Governor Martin has proclaimed "July is National Recreation and <br /> Parks Month" in North Carolina; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED THAT THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY . <br /> COMMISSIONERS DOES HEREBY PROCLAIM "JULY IS NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH" <br /> IN ORANGE COUNTY. <br /> BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the Board of Commissioners encourages all <br /> citizens of Orange County to participate in the leisure activities <br /> sponsored by the Orange County Recreation and Parks Department, not <br /> only during this designated month, but year-round. <br /> This, the 5th day of July, 1988. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br /> E. REPORTS <br /> 1. EDC Preliminary Study and Status of EDC Strategic Plan Preparation <br /> Economic Development Director Sylvia Price presented background <br /> information which led to the EDC Preliminary Study and gave a status report on <br /> the Strategic Plan preparation. A major recommendation of the Preliminary Study <br /> was that the EDC pursue the process of strategic planning. The Plan should have <br /> a county-wide thrust, while taking into account the need for different goals and <br /> activities in the respective geographic areas of the County. She explained how <br /> the process would be carried forward. <br /> F. ITEMS 10 DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Halkiotis to approve the items as listed on the Consent Agenda and stated below. <br /> 1. Topographic Mapping Contract Between Piedmont Aerial Surveys and Orange <br /> County <br /> To approve a contract between Piedmont Aerial Survey, Inc. and Orange <br /> County for topographic mapping of Cooperation Like and Seven Mile Creek proposed <br />