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3 complete Phase 1 (Background Research and Data Gathering) and Phase 2 (Feasibility Study) for a lump sum not to exceed $39,100, This recommendation is due to the following: 1, The group's knowledge of North Carolina, 2, The approach to community outreach, 3, The familiarity with North Carolina communities and counties and specific TDR applications, and 4. The hourly rates would allow for more public outreach and local consensus building. 5, The relative proximity and access to Orange County. The selected consulting group has submitted the proposed contract and scope of services to the County Attorney's office review as to form and content, The proposed scope of services and contract submitted for approval has been reviewed, After Phases 1 and 2 are completed, the BOCC will decide whether it will be necessary to proceed to Phase 3 (Preliminary TDR Plan Development). The attached proposed work plan describes an outreach and education process, which should aid the BOCC in its decision- making, The TDR study will also include an evaluation of how it relates to the existing Purchase of Development Rights program. In addition, the TDR feasibility study will include a program to ascertain 'sending' areas (possible environmental and/or farm preservation areas) which will `send' development rights to 'receiving' areas (i.e, areas that have or are planned to have public services that can accommodate growth such as the urban transition areas being examined by the Hillsborough and Efland/Mebane urban area task forces,) FINANCIAL IMPACT: Should the Board determine that retaining the selected firm to complete the scope of services is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare; there will be a financial obligation to compensate the firm for their services, Staff estimates the first two phases to cost approximately $39,100. There are no funds earmarked in the current year budget to pay for these services. Should the Board decide to proceed with the first two phases of the feasibility study, staff recommends that Commissioners appropriate $39,100 from the County's fund balance to cover the cost, Additional phases of the study would be considered in the upcoming 2005-06 fiscal year budget, RECOMMENDATION: The Manager recommends that the Board approve contract and scope of services for the Louis Berger/ UNC-Charlotte Urban Institute group to complete Phases 1 and 2 far a lump sum not to exceed $39,100 and authorize the Chair to sign the document.