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3 <br /> future built environment. By utilizing location and construction techniques, the community can <br /> mitigate negative impacts and reduce future damage to both human lives and property. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The following Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impact is applicable to this item: <br /> • RESULTANT IMPACT ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AIR QUALITY <br /> Assess and where possible mitigate adverse impacts created to the natural resources of <br /> the site and adjoining area. Minimize production of greenhouse gases. <br /> Mitigation calls for conservation of natural and ecologically sensitive areas (such as wetlands, <br /> floodplains, and dunes) which enables the environment to absorb some of the impact of hazard <br /> events. In this manner, this plan helps the community attain a level of sustainability, ensuring <br /> long-term environmental health for the community as a whole. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the <br /> Chair to sign the attached resolution adopting the Eno-Haw Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. <br />