Orange County NC Website
Relevant County Goals To Be Considered: - OPTION 1 <br /> Financial: <br /> SAFEGUARD TAXPAYER RESOURCES <br /> Please consider first costs and lifecycle costs,opportunities to combine or phase projects to reduce costs,and any avoided costs <br /> or revenues that will be generated from this proposed action. <br /> Social Justice: <br /> ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure,policies,programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter,food, <br /> clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. <br /> CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents,childhood and senior injuries,gang activity,substance abuse and <br /> domestic violence. <br /> ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races,cultures,incomes and educational levels with respect to <br /> the development and enforcement of environmental laws,regulations,policies,and decisions.Fair treatment means that no <br /> group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences resulting from industrial, <br /> governmental and commercial operations or policies. <br /> ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION <br /> Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities <br /> in participation and barriers to participation. <br /> Environmental Responsibility: <br /> ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND WASTE REDUCTION <br /> Initiate policies and programs that: 1.)conserve energy;2.)reduce resource consumption; 3.)increase the use of recycled and <br /> renewable resources;and 4.)minimize waste stream impacts on the environment. <br /> CLEAN OR AVOIDED TRANSPORTATION <br /> Implement programs that monitor and improve local and regional air quality by: 1.)promoting public transportation options; <br /> 2.)decreasing dependence on single-occupancy vehicles,and; 3.)otherwise minimizing the need for travel. <br /> ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING <br /> Promote the use of chemicals,materials,equipment,and systems which are officially recognized as to minimize environmental <br /> impacts. <br /> RESULTANT IMPACT ON NATURAL RESOURCES <br /> Assess and where possible mitigate adverse impacts created to the natural resources of the site and adjoining area. <br />