HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0488The approved resolution is as follows:
RESOLUTION OF
IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
IN SUPPORT OF THE CENTRALINA REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
("NO BOUNDARIES")
THE FORMATION OF THE
CENTRALINA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Centrahna Council of Governments initiated a new program for
regional economic prosperity and has conducted an economic development study, "No
Boundaries," which was presented on September 29, 2004; and
WHEREAS, Iredell County is a member of the Centralina Council of Governments;
and
WHEREAS, Iredell County supports and promotes economic development to maintain
and improve the regional infrastructure and strengthen capacities needed to sustain economic
growth in a positive and competitive environment; and
WHEREAS, Iredell County recognizes that in order to be eligible for preferential US
Economic Development Administration funding and support, that an Economic Development
District must be created and designated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA THAT:
SECTION I. Supports the Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy,
"No Boundaries," (September 2004) as a regional plan to be submitted to the US Economic
Development Administration.
SECTION 2. Recommends creation of Centralina Economic Development
Commission as a 501(c)(3) organization and will participate in the organization and name an
official or senior member to serve as a representative.
SECTION 3. Supports the Centralina Council of Governments seeking and accepting
designation as a Centralina Economic Development Commission.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Johnson declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Consideration of the FY 2005-2006 Community Transportation Program
Application & Request for Approval of a Resolution that Designates the
Transportation Director as the Authorizing Official: Transportation Director Ben
Garrison said additional vehicles and office equipment were needed. He said a grant
application to the state would consist of the following:
$182,339 for administrative & employee development (15% local match)
$223,600 for capital (one replacement van, one expansion light -transit vehicle, 3
expansion lift -equipped vans, 4 mobile radio units, lettering/logo for 5
vehicles and one replacement computer)
$241,800 for advanced technology (billing and routing software along with
automatic vehicle locators and mobile data computers) (I0% local
match)
County Manager Mashburn said the local matches did not require an
appropriation of additional revenues -- they would be derived from the system's
revenues.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Johnson adjourned the hearing.