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27 <br /> Slide #7 <br /> What if Orange County chooses <br /> not to participate in the IAIA? <br /> r County would have to comply on its own by developing a Stage I <br /> local program consistent with the current Falls Lake Nutrient <br /> Management Strategy and the Model Program as written <br /> sss <br /> Stage I compliance on its own would mqul re installation of <br /> nutrient-removing measu rag in direct relatlon to Orange Ccunty's <br /> prior nutrient loading.Costs could reach into the millions of S <br /> sss <br /> . In other words,the County would need to Install enough <br /> stormwater control measures{SCM's)to compensate for the <br /> amount of Nitrogen and Phosphorus added to Falls Lake from <br /> Orange County between 2006 and 2012.Costly,no partnerships <br /> :.1 <br /> Slide #8 <br /> Tonight's Decision: <br /> To authorize the Board's representative on the UNRBA <br /> Board of Directors to indicate intent to participate in the <br /> IAIA-a planned and coordinated multi jurisdictional <br /> implementation approach to implementing Stage I of the <br /> Falls Lake Watershed Rules. <br /> 5r— <br /> CRANCf COUNW <br /> nnarkicartaL <br /> Commissioner Greene said this was a thorough presentation, and underscored that this <br /> decision to join this coalition is only voluntary to the extent that not joining would cost the County <br /> millions of dollars in going it alone. She said this path is an incredibly creative and sensible way <br /> to maintain the water quality of Falls Lake. <br /> Forest Westall, UNRBA Executive Director, said he has been involved in this process for <br /> 44 years, and thanked the Commissioners for their service. He said the NGOs and <br /> environmental community has worked on this project, and all are supportive. He said this is a <br /> model for dealing with existing development, and the commitment is for 5 years to maintain the <br /> water quality. He said the Lake is in good shape, and all want to keep it that way. He said this <br /> vote is intent to participate, as final details are worked out. He said if Orange County is not a <br /> part of the IAIA, it will have to submit its own plan. He said the implementation will begin in July <br /> 1, 2021. He said this is a joint effort by all involved. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin referred to page 8, and said there is a reference to Orange <br /> County going out alone, and the compensatory costs would range from $49,000 to $46 million. <br /> He said this is a useless statistic, and should be more accurate. <br /> David Stancil said the exact loading rate is really unknown, and it is more likely to be on <br /> the upper end of the range. He said he understands Commissioner Dorosin's comment. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Greene, seconded by Commissioner Price to <br /> authorize Commissioner Greene to indicate Orange County's intent to participate in the IAIA at <br />