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22 <br /> federal monies are attached to named storms and the storms doing the damage aren't named <br /> storms. Ms. Rich provided more context, noting the county doesn't build roads or sidewalks and <br /> Hillsborough owns part of the road that collapsed. The county owns the property to get to the <br /> road. The county owns the only parcel that requires using the collapsed creek crossing for <br /> access (i.e. the county parcel is the only one damaged by the collapse). <br /> Mr. Stevens elaborated it's a gravel road that has a temporary repair from the NCDOT; since it's <br /> a temporary fix, the concern is what happens when another storm comes through. Mr. Stevens <br /> continued the cost of doing the repair is such that the town has considered abandoning the <br /> road altogether, but even to abandon it is upwards of$200,000. Mr. Stevens stressed the town <br /> wants to to do the right thing and take responsibility. At the same time he emphasized it feels <br /> like the county has a stake in it since it's county property and the properties could be annexed <br /> which could generate some of the revenue to support the cost of the road. Mr. Stevens stated <br /> he realized a decision wouldn't be able to be made at the Work Group session and would have <br /> to go to the boards for further consideration. <br /> Ms. Rich indicated Ms. Hauth's letter was shared with the board and she didn't recall if <br /> conversations with board members have brought points forward. She shared the board has <br /> talked about what annexation looks like and how the company would be responsible for <br /> Hillsborough taxes. She asked if anyone has spoken to the company about that possibility. Ms. <br /> Hauth responded the town's communication with the company has been focused on if they <br /> were interested in participating in fixing the roads and they have said they aren't. She wasn't <br /> aware if anyone talked with them about the possibility of being annexed. Ms. Rich asked about <br /> the boundary lines and how the road is partly owned by the town. Ms. Hauth reflected she <br /> couldn't explain how or why the town took over the road, noting the decision predates her. She <br /> speculated perhaps the town took over the road from the state because someone didn't realize <br /> the road wasn't wholly in the city limits. <br /> Ms. Rich asked for more information about what's wrong with the road now. Mr. Stevens said <br /> it's a temporary fix that won't last to which Ms. Hauth elaborated the next big rain storm will <br /> probably wash it out. Mr. Peterson said Summit Engineering is being paid to come out and <br /> measure the road regularly to make sure it's stable. Ms Hauth added it would between two-six <br /> weeks or more to fix the road, depending on how much funding is devoted to the project. The <br /> town has been advised it is next to impossible to keep a traffic lane open, which will mean the <br /> company will take a significant hit. Mr. Peterson said the solution estimate is for$500,000 for <br /> around the clock work, which is significantly better than the early estimates of$1,000,000. Even <br /> the lesser estimate of$500,000 is significantly higher than the town's budget for road <br /> maintenance and enhancement. <br /> Ms. Price wondered if the NCDOT could be cajoled to take the road back. Ms. Hauth added they <br /> won't take it back in its current condition. Ms. Price continued even if the condition of the road <br /> was better, was there enough right-of-way for the road? Ms. Hauth said it was her <br /> understanding the right-of-way wasn't a concern. <br /> Hillsborough Work Group, October 2019, Page 5 <br />