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N Commissioners meeting held in Hillsborough, North Carolina; and WHEREAS, these same complaints and concerns were expressed by citizens attending the public hearing; NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, PURSUANT TO NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES 113- 291.1(e2), ADOPTS THIS RESOLUTION requesting the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to include Orange County among those counties which have the extended period during which the intentional sweeping of deer areas with lights is prohibited and that the rule prevailing in Orange County be changed to prohibit intentional sweeping of deer areas with lights or the intentional shining of lights on deer during the period from one - half hour after sunset until one -half hour before sunrise. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Discussion ensued on the proposed local legislation for the authority to consider a Civil Rights Ordinance. The Board decided to add as number nine this request for enabling legislation. The Attorney will draft the proposed bill for the April 1st Board Meeting at which time a public hearing will be scheduled. Any amendments made on that evening will be forwarded to the legislative delegation. Commissioner Gordon made reference to the Impact Tax legislation and asked if there had to be any extra wording for adding municipalities to this legislation. Mr. Gledhill indicated it was okay as written. He has taken the precaution to bring it to the attention of Chapel Hill's legal council. Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Chairman Carey to approve the resolution for local legislation as stated below: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Orange County that the Board hereby requests the Senators and Representatives representing Orange County to introduce and support the following legislative matters: I. AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE ENABLING LEGISLATION FOR SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE PROVISIONS RELATING TO RECREATION AREAS IN ORANGE COUNTY. 2. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENABLING LEGISLATION FOR ZONING ORDINANCE REGULATIONS TO AUTHORIZE ORANGE COUNTY TO GRANT DENSITY BONUSES AND OTHER INCENTIVES FOR DEVELOPERS OF HOUSING FOR PERSONS OF LOW OR MODERATE INCOME. 3. AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ORANGE COUNTY TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY IN ORDER TO PRESERVE OPEN SPACE AND OPEN AREAS FOR THE PRESERVATION, PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF FARMLAND, WATERSHED AREAS AND DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES, AND TO ACQUIRE THE FEE OR ANY LESSER INTEREST. 4. AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ORANGE COUNTY TO REQUIRE FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR THE REPAIR AND OPERATION OF COMMUNITY SYSTEMS OF SEWAGE COLLECTION, TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL. 5. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ORANGE COUNTY TO LEVY A TAX ON THE IMPACT OF LAND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF GENERATING REVENUES TO PAY PART OF THE COSTS OF SCHOOL CAPITAL FACILITIES AND TO CREATE AN ORANGE COUNTY IMPACT TAX DISTRICT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DISTRICT TO LEVY A TAX ON THE IMPACT OF LAND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF GENERATING REVENUES TO PAY PART OF THE COSTS OF