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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: April 16, 2001 Action Agenda Item No. �L - SUBJECT: Resolution Endorsing and Agreeing to Sponsor and Host a Water Summit DEPARTMENT: County Manager PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Thames, County Engineer, ext Resolution 2303 TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Hillsborough 732-8181 Chapel Hill 968-4501 Durham 688-7331 Mebane 336-227-2031 PURPOSE: To provide for BOCC review and approval of a resolution endorsing and agreeing to sponsor and host a Water Summit. BACKGROUND: At the February 2, 2002 BOCC retreat, the Board discussed a commissioner initiative that proposed a meeting of the utility providers that serve the citizens of Orange County. As detailed, the purpose of the meeting would be to allow utility providers to discuss issues of mutual concern and benefit, particularly in relationship to dealing with County concerns. These issues include: 1) coordinating utility extension practices with the County's land use/zoning approval process; 2) providing for the utility demands of targeted economic development and essential public facilities (such as schools); 3) addressing public health related water supply issues; 4) limiting environmental impacts associated with developing water supply reservoirs and water and wastewater systems; and 5) making the most efficient use of limited resources. A review of the calendar of County events indicates that May 16, 2002 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM is available for a potential meeting. A 30-day time frame would also appear to be sufficient for the elected officials, boards of directors, staff, etc., from other jurisdictions or other water providers to make plans to attend. Officials from the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro as well as Chatham County will also be invited to the meeting. The Commissioners meeting room at the Southern Human Services Center is also open at that date and time. t FINANCIAL IMPACT: Staff and meal costs, unknown at this time, but projected at less than $2,000. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board agree to sponsor and host the Water Summit; approve the attached resolution and authorize the Chair to sign; and request the Chair, Manager and staff to create a letter of invitation and plan and provide for the requirements of such a meeting.