HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93008_2141WHEREAS, the Interstate 77 corridor forms the North-South axis for commerce and trade, ongoing
economic development, and civic, social and governmental interaction in the Charlotte metropolitan
area; and
WHEREAS, the successful practice of commerce and trade relies upon convenient, effective commu-
nications capabilities; and
WHEREAS, the citizens and businesses of Charlotte, Cornelius, Davidson, and Mooresville benefit
from mutually available extended area telephone service (toll free calling); but the citizens and
businesses of Huntersville and Mooresville remain disadvantaged by the absence of toll free calling,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners urge the North
Carolina Utilities Commission to accept the request for extended area service between the telephone
exchanges of Mooresville and Huntersville, to evaluate evidence of the community of interest, to
acknowledge special considerations related to the pursuit of economic development, and thereafter
approve the request as submitted.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
RESOLUTION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE FAIRGROUND PUMP STATION WITH
CASTOR PLUMBING COMPANY, IC 192-25: MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to authorize Vice Chairman
Haire to sign the contract for the fairgrounds pump station. The contract is with Castor Plumbing.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.
BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM: MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve
the services agreement for the prescription drug program for county employees.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - O.
tion:
MORE RESOLUTION - IC 392-23: MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to adopt the following resolu-
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS TO ENTER INTO A JOINT COOPERATION AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE
HOUSING CONSORTIUM
WHEREAS, the County of Iredell, North Carolina has determined that the health and welfare of
their jurisdiction may benefit from increasing the availability of safe, affordable and standard
housing; and
WHEREAS, the County of Iredell has determined thatproviding safe, affordable, and standard
housing will benefit work force productivity and area economic development; and
WHEREAS, a cooperative approach to providing housing in Iredell County will avoid duplication
of effort and promote more effective delivery of no using services; and
WHEREAS, a consortium of local governments may be entitled to receive funds from the U. S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development and/or the State of North Carolina that they may be
unqualified to receive individually; and
WHEREAS, the Cranston -Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 makes provisions whereby
units of general local government may enter into cooperation agreements and form consortia to
undertake or assist in undertaking affordable housing pursuant to the HOME Investment Partnership
Program; and
WHEREAS, the County of Iredell, North Carolina, as a cooperating unit, along with other units
of general local govenments desire to form the Iredell County Housing Consortium to undertake or
assist in undertaking affordable housing under the Cranston -Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act
of 1990; and
WHEREAS, Article 23 of Chapter 153A of the North Carolina General Statutes authorize units of
local government to enter into contracts or agreements with each other in order to execute any
undertaking; and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the County of Iredell that:
1) The County of Iredell hereby supports the formation of the Iredell
Housing consortium. The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners
is authorized to execute an agreement with other participating units
of general purpose local government in Iredell County to create and
sustain this Consortium.
2) The Chairman is further authorized to sign all contracts, Grant
Agreements, including certifications, approved by the County Attorney,
with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the State of North
Carolina or other Agencies as may be required to carry out activities of
the Consortium.
VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0.