COUNCIL GOALS AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

THIRD Priority

Continued          31. Transfer of Development Rights

Description: Initiate discussions with Orange County, Carrboro, and Hillsborough concerning a coordinated Transfer of Development Rights/Purchase of Development Rights/conservation easement strategy as a priority Rural Buffer protection action, per Strategy 5B-1 of the Comprehensive Plan.  This strategy calls for working with Orange County and Carrboro to evaluate and implement options for strengthening the Urban Services Area and Rural Buffer.

For prior reports refer to past Quarterly Reports on Council Goals.

February 28, 2005 Status: Work to begin in Fourth Quarter, 2005.

May 9, 2005 Status:  We recommend that this work be deferred to 2006 because of staffing shortages and workload challenges.

September 12, 2005 Status: Orange County has hired a consultant to prepare a feasibility study.

November 21, 2005 Status: No change in status.

February 13, 2006 Status: No change in status.

May 8, 2006 Status: Orange County is considering an amendment to the contract with the consultant to accomplish goals of the Task Force. The Orange County Commissioners are tentatively scheduled to receive the consultant’s feasibility study on May 22.

Products to Be Produced and Timetable

· Initiate discussions through Joint Planning process

· Orange County Feasibility Study underway

September 11, 2006 Status: Orange County has authorized County staff to solicit bids for professional planning services for Phase 3 of the Study (Program Design and Ordinance Development).