Agenda - 06-23-2004-10a - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

5. Protecting drinking water resources. 6. Overarching balance and preservation of both rural and urban resources to create a sustainable program of growth and identifying constraints and potentials. The proposed process is as follows: 1) An RFQ review team consisting of Planning Department, ERCD, Economic Development Commission, County Engineering and Purchasing representatives will work toward evaluating a qualified consultant. 2) The more specific work products and development feasibility of the program may be through a work group as determined by the BOCC. The Planning Board Chair and Vice Chair have expressed interest in assisting in the review of the parameters of a possible program. 3) Should the BOCC determine that a TDR program is feasible, negotiations would be initiated to develop specific ordinance language and explore possible Zoning Ordinance amendments, as needed to implement the program. RFOs will be sent over the summer and responses brought back to the BOCC in September or October for consideration and possible action. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Because the documents will be distributed regionally through the North Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association website and the American Planning Association's consultant website (www.planning.org), no immediate cast for distribution of the RFQ will be realized. Should the Board determine that retaining the selected firm to complete the scope of services is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare, there will be a financial obligation to compensate the firm for its services. The exact dollar amount is not known, but at this time $40,000 is proposed in the next fiscal year's budget. RECOMMENDATIONS: The Administration recommends that the Board receive this report and provide any comments ar feed back to staff prior to staff's submittal of the RFQ for regional and national distribution to professional planning consulting firms.