Description: Undertake foundational studies for the planning and development of the Horace Williams property. Continue community dialogue on the future of the Horace Williams property and discussions on process for receiving and considering additional information about the University of North Carolina’s plans for Carolina North.
For prior reports refer to past Quarterly Reports on Council Goals.
September 12, 2005 Status: On June 27, 2005, the Council appointed two new members to the Committee and reappointed five members. In September 2005 the Committee will hear a presentation by the Village Project on an alternative development concept for Carolina North; the Village Project presented the concept at a public meeting in the Council Chamber at Town Hall in late June 2005. A progress report to the Council is planned for September 26, 2005.
November 21, 2005 Status: A progress report was submitted November 9, 2005 and the Council adopted a resolution sending direction to the committee.
February 13, 2006 Status: On January 24, 2006, the Town Council endorsed as policy Part B of the Horace Williams Citizen Committee’s recommendations on process, to conduct foundational studies including a long range transit master plan, it also accepted parts C (Develop new zone), D (Review concept plans) and E (Review development proposals) as recommendations that it will hold open for consideration as necessary. The Town Council requested additional information about an invitation from the University to participate in its Leadership Advisory Committee. The Council will discuss the matter further at its February 13, 2006 meeting.
May 8, 2006 Status: On March 2, April 6, and May 4 Town Council representatives participated in the Chancellor’s Leadership Advisory Committee which has been formed to develop a set of guiding principles for the development of the Carolina North Campus. On April 10, 2006 the Town Council resolved to conclude the service of the Horace Williams Citizens Committee effective June 30, 2006. The Horace Williams Citizens Committee is expected to present a report to the Town Council on May 20, outlining recommendations for the scope and content of a foundational study for environment resources.
September 11, 2006 Status: On June 1, July 6 and August 28 Town Council representatives participated in the Chancellor’s Leadership Advisory Committee.
November 6, 2006 Status: On September 7, October 5, October 19, and November 2 Town Council representatives participated in the Chancellor’s Leadership Advisory Committee.
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February 12, 2007 Status: Town representatives attended a meeting of the Leadership Advisory Committee on December 16, 2007. Staff attended UNC Carolina North workshops.
Description: Develop a Long Range Transit Plan for Chapel Hill Transit’s future. Look at potential transit configurations 20 to 30 years in the future. Include review of potential fixed guideway corridors, such as U.S. 15-501/N.C. 54. Seek grant funds to pay for such a study. Include developing a policy that no roads in Chapel Hill be constructed or widened to greater than four lanes.
For prior reports refer to past Quarterly Reports on Council Goals.
September 12, 2005 Status: Final preparations have been completed for a joint meeting of the transit partners on September 7, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Friday Center. Mr. John Bonsall will provide an overview of his outline for preparing a Long Range Transit Plan.
November 21, 2005 Status: The Chapel Hill Transit Committee has met to discuss the Transportation Master Plan and is working on the scope of work for the committee project.
February 13, 2006 Status: Town staff is preparing a draft scope of work for the development of the Plan. The draft scope will be submitted to the Public Transit Committee for review and comment on February 22, 2006.
May 8, 2006 Status: The Public Transit Committee reviewed draft Request for Qualifications on February 22, March 20, and April 21, 2006.
September 11, 2006 Status: A Request for Qualifications was issued July, 2006. It is anticipated that the chosen contractor will start work in November, 2006 and the project will take six to nine months to complete.
November 6, 2006 Status: Three requests for qualifications have been received. On October 24, 2006, the Transit Study Committee held its first meeting to discuss the process for reviewing the proposals. The Transit Study Committee will hear presentations from the proposers on November 14, 2006. It is expected that the Committee will provide the Council with a recommendation on December 4, 2006.
February 12, 2007 Status: Consultant selection process completed and consultant selected. Project anticipated to begin in February 2007.
Description: Establish a process with the University to create a fiscal equity model that could be used to fairly assess the direct revenues and costs to the Town that would result from the proposed development of University lands.
May 8, 2006 Status: On March 2, April 6, and May 4 Town Council representatives participated in the University’s Leadership Advisory Committee which has been formed to develop a set of guiding principles for the development of the Carolina North Campus. The Town’s presentation on April 6 made specific reference to the need for a fiscal equity model.
September 11, 2006 Status: Mayor Foy received a letter dated july 31, 2006 from Chancellor Moeser which advises that the University of North Carolina agrees to engaging a consultant with the assistance of the Institute of Government to develop and conduct a fiscal impact analysis for the Carolina North development. The University proposes that a joint committee comprised of the town of Chapel Hill, the Town of Carrboro, Orange County and the University be formed to advise throughout the study process. As a first step the University will ask the Institute of Government to identify potential consultants to receive a Request for Proposals/Request for Qualifications and the Town has been invited to assign a representative to serve as a liaison to the project.
November 6, 2006 Status: On September 15, 2006 Mayor Foy sent a letter to Chancellor Moeser requesting the University to reconsider the Council’s request of March 15, 2006. That request was for the University to participate in a joint committee appointed by the Council and the University and for the Council to approve selection of the consultant.
February 12, 2007: On December 1, 2006, Jack Evans, Executive Director of Carolina North informed the University Leadership Advisory Committee that the Chancellor has proposed to the Town of Chapel Hill, the Town of Carrboro, and Orange County the formation of a monitoring committee to oversee the preparation of a Fiscal Equity study. The monitoring committee would consist of Roger Stancil, Town Manager of Chapel Hill; Steve Stewart, Town Manager of Carrboro; Laura Blackmon, County Manger of Orange County; and Jack Evans, Executive Director of Carolina North.
Description: Establish a process with the University to prepare proposals and strategies to conserve and protect open space at the Horace Williams property as part of the Carolina North development project.
May 8, 2006 Status: On March 2, April 6, and May 4 Town Council representatives participated in the University’s Leadership Advisory Committee which has been formed to develop a set of guiding principles for the development of the Carolina North Campus. The Town’s presentation on April 6 made specific reference to the need for a land conservation plan.
September 11, 2006 Status: Mayor Foy received a letter dated June 26, 2006 from Tony Waldrop Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development which advises that the University of North Carolina has engaged Biohabitats, Inc. to conduct environmental mapping and ecological assessment of the Horace Williams property. Completion of the work is anticipated this winter and will be shared with the community at that time.
November 6, 2006 Status: No change in status.