HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0914 (2)A RESOLUTIONSUPPORTING EVACUEES OF HURRICANE KATRINA
WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners recognizes the unprecedented
damage caused by Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast and the circumstances that have
occurred where US. citizens have been classified as evacuees; and
WHEREAS, the people of Iredell County have displayed sympathy, compassion and
concern for the citizens of the Gulf Coast by the many humanitarian acts such as supplying
food, water, furnishings, and the generous donation of money; and
WHEREAS, Iredell County has evacuees currently relocating to this area; and
WHEREAS, there are non-profit organizations that wish to continue aid for their fellow
mankind by providing temporary shelter at locations throughout Iredell County; and
WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners feels there exists special
circumstances related to the housing and relocation of these evacuees and that Iredell
organizations are capable of providing temporary shelter in the best interests of the evacuees;
and
WHEREAS, current zoning regulations may not allow for non-profit organizations to
provide temporary shelter to the evacuees.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Commissioners
assembled on October 18, 2005, declare that Non -Profit Organizations in Iredell County may
provide temporary shelter to evacuees of Hurricane Katrina for a maximum of six months
where zoning would not otherwise permit for the sheltering of evacuees and provided that these
facilities comply with all other State and local guidelines.
This resolution shall be in effect when adopted and remain so for a period of sic
months.
11. Request for Approval of the October 4, 2005 Minutes
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Request for Approval of a Resolution in Conjunction with the Proposed
Issuance of Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority's ATE
Network Revenue Bonds (DEIR Foundation Program) Series 2005: County
Attorney Pope said that at the last meeting, a public hearing was held in reference to
revenue bonds that were to be issued by a Colorado non-profit organization. He said
some of the proceeds would be used to construct an environmental facility at a truck
stop in Iredell County. Pope said the resolution submitted by the national bond counsel,
and adopted at the last meeting, referred to Chairman Tice as the "highest elected
official," when it should have read that the board was the "highest elected official." Mr.
Pope said a revised resolution had been submitted for approval.
OTIO by Commissioner Norman, seconded by Commissioner Williams, to
approve the following resolution that had been read by title by Chairman Tice.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF
IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE
COLORADO EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY'S ATE
NETWORK REVENUE BONDS (DEIR FOUNDATION PROGRAM) SERIES 2005
AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN OTHER RELATED MATTERS THERETO
WHEREAS, the County of Iredell, North Carolina (the "County") is a validly existing
political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, existing as such under and by virtue of the
Constitution, statutes and laws of the State of North Carolina (the "State');
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County determines that it is in the best
interest of the County to approve the issuance by the Colorado Educational and Cultural
Facilities Authority (the "Authority") of its ATE Network Revenue Bonds (DEIR Foundation