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574 <br /> 8.8 What official Orange County actions have occurred to promote development of the <br /> Hillsborough Economic Development District? <br /> ■ The Board of County Commissioners' initial designation of the County's Economic Development <br /> Districts (EDDs) more than 30 years ago. <br /> ■ Amendments to the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance, Town of Hillsborough/Orange <br /> County Central Orange Coordinated Area (COCA) Land Use Plan,and Orange County Future Land Us <br /> Plan Map (FLUM) have been approved by the Board in subsequent years,to include small area <br /> plans,traffic studies, County/Town of Hillsborough utility service agreements, and the current <br /> commercial site zoning that was previously approved for the previous Settlers Point business park <br /> proposal. <br /> ■ Passage of the Article 46 referendum in Nov. 2011, and the BOCC's Resolution, to fund various <br /> economic development programs,to include up to 50%of annual economic development proceeds <br /> being used to develop utility infrastructure in the Economic Development Districts (EDDs). <br /> ■ SWOT Analysis (Strengths,Weaknesses, Opportunities,Threats)that was funded by the Board of <br /> Commissioners with Article 46 revenues, and completed by the Timmons Engineering consultant,to <br /> review the role and importance of the Economic Development Districts to Orange County's local <br /> economy. <br /> ■ The adoption of the Interlocal Agreement between Orange County and the Town of Hillsborough for <br /> construction and operation of water and sewer facilities in the Hillsborough EDD in September 2017. <br /> ■ Submittal of a Golden Leaf grant application for the funding of construction of sewer facilities in the <br /> Hillsborough EDD, including the proposed RTLP project site, in October 2017. <br /> 8.9 What is Orange County's priority and direction concerning the importance of balanced <br /> economic development? <br /> ■ Board of Commissioner's Social Justice Goal: <br /> Ensure Economic Self Sufficiency: Create and preserve infrastructure, policies, programs, and <br /> funding necessary for residents to provide shelter,food, clothing, and medical care for themselves <br /> and their dependents. <br /> ■ Board of Commissioner's Strategic Goal: <br /> Implement planning and economic development policies for a balanced, dynamic local economy <br /> that promotes diversity,sustainable growth, and enhanced revenue while embracing community <br /> values. <br /> 8.10 What Economic Development groups have endorsed the Research Triangle Logistics <br /> Park? <br /> ■ Orange County Economic Development Advisory Board <br /> ■ The Chamber for a Great Chapel Hill-Carrboro (Government Affairs Committee) <br /> ■ The Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce <br /> 8.11 What is the commuting pattern of Orange County's residents with respect to <br /> employment opportunities and how does that relate to the Research Triangle Logistics Park <br /> as an employment center? <br /> U.S. Census Bureau data for local commuting patterns has been extensively analyzed by Orange County <br /> Planning and Inspections Department's Transportation Planners. The federal Census report supports <br /> the conclusion that a majority of Orange County residents are forced to out-commute to other locations <br /> for their main employment. This net out-commuting by our residents adds to increased fuel costs and <br /> related fossil fuel emissions, loss of personal time, increased accident risk, more crowded interstate and <br /> secondary road use, and reduced options for employment and income. <br /> 24 <br />