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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0307one rezoning case situated in the area that was scheduled on the county's July 13, 2004 agenda. OTION by Commissioner Madison to release the zoning as presented with an effective date of July 15, 2004. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Note: Commissioner Madison also clarified that if anyone wanted a zoning change next week, the applicant could apply to Mooresville to begin the process. Smith said this was correct; however, the Town could not make it official until the actual jurisdiction was established by the Town. Representatives from the Town of Mooresville Request Financial Participation in the Environmental Review and Preliminary Engineering Work for the North Corridor Commuter Rail Project: Mooresville Mayor Al Jones said that on May 3, 2004, the town commissioners agreed to ask the county to participate in the environmental review and preliminary engineering for the North Corridor Commuter Rail project. Jones said Phase 1 of the project would cost $6.7 million and a 101/o match ($677,500) was needed. He said Charlotte & Mecklenburg County had agreed to pay 73% of the $677,500, or $494,500, and that Iredell County & Mooresville were being asked for the remaining 27% or $183,000. Jones requested that Iredell County pay one half of the $183,000, or 591,500.00. He said the $91,500 could be spread out over the next three fiscal years at $30,500 annually. Commissioner Norman said he understood the county was being asked to help pay for the study. Jones said this was correct. He said the study would encompass all environmental aspects, the station, the rights of way, and so forth. Jones added that the 30 miles involved in the project had 116 rail crossings. Commissioner Tice said it was her understanding that Mooresville was in agreement to "front" the money and the county could repay it over the next three years. Commissioner Madison asked if the funds were included in the current year's budget or the one for FY 2004-05. County Manager Mashburn said no. Tice said this was one reason why Mooresville had agreed to "front" the money, and the county could reimburse the Town over a few years. OTIO by Commissioner Norman to approve the request as presented with a stipulation that the Town of Mooresville agrees to "front" the money and allow the county to repay it over the next three years. Chairman Johnson said the county staff had prepared a 2004-2005 budget that could be supported with a 43.5G tax rate. He said the county had revenue streams for the items it was legally obligated to supply, and if the funds were diverted from these obligations, then problems would occur. Johnson added that he recently read an article that predicted the state budget would still be in difficulty next year. Commissioner Madison voiced concerns about paying for the "hard assets." He said a transportation district or authority to pay for the rail project needed to be studied. Commissioner Williams agreed that a funding source was needed. He said it also needed to be identified before any money was expended.