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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_0489 (2)V0 APR 19 i and, WHEREAS, the grading of the new access road is nearing completion to specifications approved by the North Carolina Highway Department; and, WHEREAS, the new road will greatly improve the access and appearance of the Statesville Municipal Airport; and, WHEREAS, the City of Statesville will dedicate the roadway to the state highway system when it is accepted for maintenance by the North Carolina Highway Department; and WHEREAS, the annual National Balloon Rally at the airport will attract thousands of people in September to the airport; and, WHEREAS, the industrial development cannot proceed until the roadway is paved, and the developer presently has several viable prospects holding up on their plans awaiting confirmation of the paving; and, WHEREAS, the economic development, increased tax revenues, and benefits to the City of Statesville, Iredell County, and the State of North Carolina that occurs as a result of the new road will more than offset the cost of the roadway in a very short time; and, WHEREAS, the new road will service both airport and industrial development purposes; and, WHEREAS, the new road will only require paving for a distance of less than one mile and will not be a large expense to the state; and, WHEREAS, local officials conferred with the state highway officials more than two years ago regarding the design, specifications, and need for the state to pave the new road; and, WHEREAS, the roadway will begin to erode after the grading is completed unless it is paved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE IREDELL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THAT: 1. The State Highway Department is requested to pave the new airport access road as soon as the present grading is completed. 2. The work be scheduled to be completed prior to the National Balloon Rally in September of 1994. 3. The State Highway Department accept the roadway into the state system and accept maintenance of the road after it is paved. 4. The State Highway Department coordinate the paving with the developers of the airport industrial park to facilitate the installation of utility lines, pipes and intersecting roads. 5. Copies of this Resolution to be forwarded to the appropriate Highway Department officials and the Highway Commission of this area. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PONDS FOR TNR IREDELL COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL DAY CARS CENTER, INC.: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to table until May 3, 1994 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT: Mr. Bill Duston from Centralina Council of Governments brought information