A RESOLUTION INDICATING THE COUNCIL’S INTENT TO NOT SEEK LEED CERTIFICATION FOR THE HOMESTEAD PARK AQUATICS CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO HIRE AN ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY EXPERT TO ASSIST WITH THE PROJECT (2005-06-27/R-26b)

WHEREAS, a Special Use Permit modification application has been submitted for review by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill, for the Homestead Community Park Aquatic Center; and

WHEREAS, the Council has indicated its interest in pursuing LEED certification for Green Buildings whenever possible; and

WHEREAS, the design for the Homestead Park Aquatics Center has progressed too far to qualify for LEED certification without substantial budget and schedule implications;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council indicates its intent to not pursue LEED certification in the case of the Homestead Park Aquatics Center.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes the Manager to hire an energy and sustainability expert for the design team who would be familiar with LEED issues and who may be able to increase the sustainability of the structure without going through the LEED process.

This the 27^th day of June, 2005.