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DRAFT <br />6 <br />Orange County's request meets the project selection criteria for these funds as follows: <br />• The transportation improvements will contribute to further economic growth and <br />development, as Buckhorn Road improvements are necessary for the approved <br />economic development that will bring an estimated $6 million per year in sales <br />tax revenue to Orange County. <br />• Right-of-way for the improvements will be provided by the developer at no cost to <br />NCDOT. <br />• Utility relocations will be accomplished at no cost to NCDOT. <br />• Orange County is requesting the per project limit of $400,000. <br />We look forward to working with NCDOT staff in the future to provide a safe and <br />efficient transportation system throughout Orange County. <br />Sincerely, <br />Barry Jacobs, Chair <br />Board of County Commissioners <br />cc: Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />Mike Mills, Division Engineer <br />Chuck Edwards, District Engineer <br />Laura Blackmon, County Manager <br />Willie Best, Assistant County Manager <br />Craig Benedict, Planning Director <br />Karen Lincoln, Transportation Planner <br />VVVVW. CO.ORANGE. NC. US <br />PROTECTING AND PRESERV/NG -PEOPLE, RESOURCES, QUALfTY OF LIFE <br />ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROL/NA -YOU COUNT! <br />(919) 245-2130 • FAX (919) 644-0246 <br />