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16 <br /> approved by the respective Attorneys of the three local governments. The Chapel Hill Town <br /> Council is scheduled to consider the proposed Interlocal Agreement on May 1, and the Town of <br /> Carrboro Board of Aldermen is scheduled to consider the proposed Interlocal Agreement on <br /> May 7. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: <br /> There is adequate existing Planning & Inspections staff and Housing & <br /> Community Development staff to complete the responsibilities enumerated in the proposed <br /> Interlocal Agreement (Attachment 2). The installation of private sewer service lateral <br /> connections will occur over the next three years (2019, 2020, 2021), commencing upon the <br /> adoption of the proposed Interlocal Agreement and upon the solicitation of pre-qualified licensed <br /> plumbers to complete the private sewer service lateral connection installation work. <br /> Orange County had budgeted $220,000 in the current (FY18/19) Capital Investment Plan (CIP) <br /> to fund this program, with the expectation of reimbursement by the Towns, as detailed in the <br /> proposed Interlocal Agreement. Staff will do a CIP amendment to add an additional $23,000 <br /> transferred from the construction account for a total of$243,000, which matches the related ILA. <br /> If Planning & Inspections staff determines that the costs of private sewer service lateral <br /> connection installations for LMI-qualified Heritage Lot homeowners may exceed the allocated <br /> budget, the staff will present a CIP amendment to the BOCC for consideration. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin clarified the 62 potential Heritage lots may be eligible and at least <br /> 27 will likely qualify, and there may be more. <br /> Craig Benedict said yes. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if as many as there are that qualify will be eligible to get <br /> this support. <br /> Craig Benedict said yes. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if one only gets the full amount if one applies in the first <br /> two years, and only 50% if one applies in year three. <br /> Craig Benedict said that is correct. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if there is a rationale behind this drop off. <br /> Craig Benedict said it intends to have people connect as soon as possible, and to <br /> abandon septic systems that might be failing, sooner rather than later. He said letters will go <br /> out later this month, if all local boards approve this. He said the goal is to get as many people <br /> connected as soon as possible. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked, if one does not sign up until the third year, would one still <br /> be eligible for the no interest loan for the other 50%. <br /> Craig Benedict said yes. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if the Board wants to add in a provision that the loan will <br /> be forgiven over time, to incentivize people to remain in the community. <br /> Chair Rich said this was discussed at the Rogers Road meeting, and it was concluded <br /> that if the owner moves before the ten year loan was up, the loan follows with the people that <br /> buy the property. <br /> Craig Benedict said that is correct. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said he wanted the loan to go away after a period of time, unless <br /> it is transferred outside of the family. He said forgiving the loan incentivizes people to stay and <br /> not sell out to developers. He said if the property goes to a developer, or non-family member, <br /> the loan should be due immediately. He said he hopes residents will be eager to connect <br />