COUNCIL GOALS AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

HIGHEST Priority

Continued          15. Development Review: Developer Contribution to Operating Costs of Bus System

Description: Explore the possibility of obtaining developer contributions to bus system operating costs through the development review process in a manner similar to road and sidewalk improvements.  Look at possibility of Lots 2 and 5 development contribute to the Transit system.

February 28, 2005 Status: New Goal.

May 9, 2005 Status:  Action scheduled for Fourth Quarter, 2005.

September 12, 2005 Status:  We recommend that this work be deferred to 2007.

November 21, 2005 Status:  No change in status.

February 13, 2006 Status:  No change in status.

May 8, 2006 Status:  The Council discussed potential legislation with the Orange County delegation on April 24, 2006: and will consider the issues as part of a proposed legislative program at the May 8 meeting.

Products to Be Produced and Timetable

• Prepare report for Council consideration by Fourth Quarter, 2007

September 11, 2006 Status: The North Carolina General Assembly passed proposed legislation to allow Chapel Hill to require developer contributions for public transit improvements. The Town Attorney and Planning Department are evaluating what is needed to implement this new authority.

November 6, 2006 Status: Staff began review of possible implementation strategies.