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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: September 5, 2023 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 8-p <br /> SUBJECT: Ratification of Signature for Duke Energy Easement Associated with the Orange <br /> County Emergency Services Station in Efland <br /> DEPARTMENT: Asset Management Services <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Duke Energy Easement Bonnie Hammersley, 919.245.2306 <br /> Travis Myren, 919.245.2308 <br /> Steven Arndt, 919.245.2658 <br /> Angel Barnes, 919.245.2628 <br /> PURPOSE: To ratify the County Manager's signature for the Duke Energy easement for the <br /> Efland Emergency Services Station and Medical Examiners' Office. <br /> BACKGROUND: Duke Energy sought permission from Orange County to encroach on the <br /> County's property located at 3800 Hwy 70W, Efland. The easement provides Duke Energy <br /> permission to install power in the new facility. This easement was signed by the County Manager <br /> and the Board is requested to ratify the Manager's signature. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to <br /> this item: <br /> • GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes <br /> and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of environmental <br /> laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no group of people <br /> should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences <br /> resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or policies. <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 the production of greenhouse gases. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board ratify the County Manager's <br /> signature for a Duke Energy utility easement for the Orange County Emergency Services Station <br /> and Medical Examiners' Office in Efland. <br />