A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE (2005-06-27/R-27)

WHEREAS, the Town Council adopted the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan in November 1993 following a three-year process involving public input; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council on behalf of the citizens of Chapel Hill has established a record of funding and constructing downtown improvements based on the Streetscape Master Plan; and

WHEREAS, in 2003 the voters approved $2 million in bond funds to be used for additional Streetscape improvement projects; and

WHEREAS, the Council seeks to continue to enhance the downtown with improvements in the public right-of-way; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council has received a report from the Town Manager describing a process for establishing a review committee to propose recommendations for future implementation of Streetscape improvements;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council establishes a Streetscape Master Plan Review Committee as described in this report, and to include someone who has expertise in lighting and construction.

This the 27^th day of June, 2005.