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2 county boundary based on extensive field and office research conducted by NCGS during the past few months. The North Carolina Geodetic Survey (NCGS) has surveyed the line. The purpose of the survey was to correctly map the original 1849 Alamance/County line using modern technology. The survey is an effort to place monuments in the ground to mark critical points along the survey line. Public Information Sessions After the NCGS completed their work, Orange County and Alamance County were able to assess which properties were affected and sent out a letter to 422 individuals that were in the vicinity of the verified line as well as previous approximations of the boundary location. On September 3`d and 4th, 2008, meetings were held at the Hebron United Methodist Church and the Mebane Arts Center. Total attendance at the two meetings was approximately 160 people (125 attending the Methodist Church meeting and approximately 35 attending the Mebane Arts Center meeting). The purpose of the meetings, hosted by staff from both counties, was to explain to attendees: • The reason for the meeting • Answer or research technical questions (direct them to key individuals to answer questions or visit the established website for frequently asked questions; the website address is: http://www.co.orange.nc.us/planning/NCGSCountyBoundary.asp) ® Historical Context Process used to reconfirm 1849 boundary ® What services could be affected • Next steps including eventual formal public hearings with elected officials The results of these meetings are summarized to the best of staff recording by the attached charts and tables in Attachments 1 c and 2a-e. The maps in Attachment 3 depict two areas of special concern along the entire county boundary. The NCGS proposed line is noted in green. The Orange County GIS line is noted in orange and the Alamance County GIS line is noted in purple. If the NCGS line is chosen, the maps show in orange which properties would be added to Orange County and in purple which properties would be added to Alamance County. FINANCIAL IMPACT: To date, there has been no financial impact for the survey other than existing staff time to address the issue. Based upon future direction from elected officials to staff, there may be costs involved if the boundary line is adjusted or altered to mitigate impact. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: (1) receive the report for information, (2) request staff to continue the progress to remedy the boundary line issue, and (3) discuss the timeframe for a possible public hearing.