RES-2020-001 Resolution for a Path Forward and Process for Further Assessment of the Greene Tract

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RES - 2020 -001 Greene Tract . NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Orange County Board of Commissioners : 1 . Jointly pursue an environmental assessment of the entire 164 acres to consider designating the most environmentally sensitive area as the Headwaters Preserve with a cost share Interlocal Agreement for that analysis of 43 /43 / 14 percent ( Orange County/ Chapel Hill/Carrboro respectively) . a . Environmental assessment of the site should include site topography , habitat for species of special concern , wetlands , stream corridors , and cultural and historic resources . b . Best practical alternative shall be evaluated to balance environmental and infrastructure needs ( i . e . roadway , water , sewer, stormwater , etc . ) . 2 . Jointly pursues a Memorandum of Understanding for future decision- making process . This document will be used to ensure the parties participate in good faith in the planning process for potential development of the Greene Tract . The document will describe community outreach efforts . 3 . Jointly agrees to have a joint public information session that includes Orange County, Chapel Hill and Carrboro a minimum of 2 months after the Environmental Assessment has been completed by the consultant and received by the jurisdictions . 4 . Jointly agrees to not initiate formal further public engagement until completion of the Memorandum of Understanding document . 5 . Jointly agrees any potential developers of the Greene Tract may rely upon and utilize the environmental assessment contemplated herein and shall not be required to conduct or obtain a separate environmental assessment . 6 . Agrees to discussion of the Greene Tract at the 2020 Assembly of Governments meeting on January 28 , 2020 . This the day of , 2020 . ,r r Penny Rich , Chair Orange County Board of County Commissioners ATTEST : Donna Bake , Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners