NORTH CAROLINA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Meeting Date: 10/12/2009
AGENDA #6b
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TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL NORTH CAROLINA EXECUTIVE SUMMARY |
Meeting Date: 10/12/2009 |
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| Title of Agenda Item:
Deer Population. Council Goal 4: Maintain and Improve Community Facilities and Services |
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| Background: On March 8, 2009, a petition was submitted concerning the deer population in Chapel Hill. Specific problems associated with deer in an urban area were discussed, including damage to gardens and expensive landscaping plants. Deer have also been associated with automobile accidents resulting in extensive property damage. The police department will continue to monitor vehicle deer accident data and design a public awareness campaign for motorists. This campaign will be made available on the Town's website and will recommend tips on how residents can keep deer out of their yards. | |||
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| Fiscal Note: No fiscal impact anticipated. | |||
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| Recommendations:
That the Council take no action. The Police Department will continue to monitor vehicle deer accident data and design a public awareness campaign for motorists. This campaign would be made available on the Town's website and would recommend tips on how residents can keep deer out of their yards. |
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| ATTACHMENTS: Viewing attachments may require Adobe Acrobat. |
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| Memorandum | |||
| Deer Population Petition | |||
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | |||
| Deer Population is a Serious Problem Email | |||