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TRIANGLE J COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 100 PARK DRIVE P.O. BOX 12276 RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. 27709 (919) 549-0551 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PASSAGE OF THE NORTH CAROLINA CLEAN WATER BOND REFERENDUM WHEREAS, the population of this region is increasing steadily and becoming more urbanized, creating a constantly rising demand For water and threatening to overtax the capacity of supply systems; and, WHEREAS, adequate wastewater systems to serve the increasing population are essential to protect the quality of water in our lakes and streams; and, WHEREAS, adequate water and wastewater facilities are necessary for protecting public health as well as for the economic expansion needed to provide new jobs for the growing population, and to augment the wages of the existing population; and, WHEREAS, the Triangle J Council of Governments is the lead Areawide Water Quality Planning Agency, as designated by the Governor of North Carolina and certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and, WHEREAS, Federal funding for water and wastewater facilities is being severely reduced, and remaining State Clean Water Bond funds will soon be depleted; and, WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina proposes a referendum on additional Clean Water Bonds which would help local governments avoid the higher interest rates on local bond issues; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Triangle J Council of Governments strongly supports passage of the North Carolina Clean Water Bond Referendum, and encourages its members to do likewise; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Triangle J encourages State officials to proceed without undue delay with plans, and to schedule the referendum for the next Statewide el - tion. met// i►lf March 24, 1982 Robert 8. Heater, Chair Date Tri ngle J ouncil PP overnments LAW 4.4. 4!. . _ March 24, 1982 Betty A n Knudsen, C air Date Natura Resources Commi Ordmod. 447" March 30, 1982