Agenda - 02-22-2018 Abstract -Joint Meeting Discussion Items

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3 jurisdictions are in the very early stages but staff have begun the due diligence as it relates to best practices being utilized in other communities across North Carolina and the United States. • Hillsborough Senior staff, along with senior staff from the County and the Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill, also meets monthly with the County Manager and various Town Managers to continue strategic discussions around areas of collaboration and those matters that have a countywide relevance for all County residents. • In October and November 2017, Orange County, along with the Towns of Hillsborough, Carrboro and Chapel Hill's local elected officials, expanded the role of the HOME Review Committee to include broader discussions regarding affordable housing and related matters. The action taken also renamed the Committee as the Orange County Local Government Affordable Housing Collaborative (the Collaborative). The expansion of the role of the Committee and creation of the newly named body was in direct response to elected officials and Orange County residents' desire for jurisdictions in the County to take a more strategic and collaborative approach as it relates to enhancing affordable housing opportunities. Residents' suggestions for the more collaborative and strategic approach was articulated during many of the public meetings that were held in regard to the 2016 Affordable Housing Bond. The Boards can discuss issues related to this item as necessary, and staff will be available at the meeting. No Attachments e) Parks Orange County has expressed an interest in forging partnerships with Town governments to leverage investments in park creation. The Town is interested in acquiring an existing private facility and expanding the scope of services available to the whole community. A partnership with the County may help this project occur on a quicker schedule. The Boards can discuss issues related to this item as necessary, and staff will be available at the meeting. No Attachments 2. Collins Ridge Update (Orange County Schools Transportation Concerns) The Town continues to encourage the developer of Collins Ridge to address the concerns raised by Orange County Schools' transportation staff about bus stops, turning radii, and access to the neighborhood. Clearing of the property has not yet begun. The Town estimates it may be about 18 months before there are residents in the neighborhood. The development will phase over time to comply with erosion control recommendations about limiting the amount of grading.