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I 2 • At the January 22 public hearing, 11 citizens from both Orange and Alaman,_e Counties sp�'�k in Opposition to the project. The Chair of the OWASA Board of Directors also expressed concerns about the effect of the proposed project on the quality of Cane Creek and University Lake reservoirs. The Beard Of Commissioners held the public hearing open until comments were received from the Towns Of Chapel mill and Carrboro. During this period, additional written comment from citizens was al received. At its February 11, 1991 meeting, the Carr,boro Beard' of Aldermen considered the proposed project and adopted a resolution opposing the project. The Town of Chapel Hill, through its Planning Director, informed the County staff that the Town would have no comment on the project. Written comments were also received from the gingham Township Advisory Council and 19 citizens. At its February 19, 1991 meeting, the Board of Commissioners closed the public hearing and asked the staff to draft a letter to NCDOT which indicated: 1. That Orange County had conducted a public_ hearing to receive comment on the feasibility study; That copies Of comments received at the hearing' were being provided for NCDOT's consideration: - 3. That, based on the comments, the Hoard of Commissioners could find no compelling reason for the project and requested that it be removed from the 1991 -97 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and 4. That needed road improvements be included in the TIP in place of the NC 54 project. A draft letter as well as a list of highway improvement projects has been prepared for the Board's consideration. RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends that the'Chair be authorized to sign the letter to the N.C. Department of Transportation, following its approval by the Board and the selection of highway improvement projects for inclusion in the 1991 -97 Transportation Improvement Program.