PUBLIC HEARING

BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF CHAPEL HILL

ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND CAPITAL PROGRAM

7:00 pm, Wednesday, May 10, 2000

Council Chamber, first floor

Town Hall, 306 North Columbia Street

Dear Citizen:

You are invited to express your views at a public hearing by the Mayor and Town Council of Chapel Hill at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, May 10^th, regarding:

·        the Town Manager’s recommended budget for Town services and projects in the service year from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001.

·        the Manager’s recommended capital program for 2000-2005.

·        how to use Downtown Service District taxes in the year beginning on July 1, 2000

·        how to use the 2000-2001 federal and State transit grants for public transportation services, capital projects and transportation planning.  (Note:  If no comments are received the proposed Program of Projects may become the final Program of Projects).

The Town Manager’s recommended budget for the 2000-2001 service year and the proposed capital program for 2000-2005 are available for citizens to review in the Town Manager’s and Clerk’s Offices in Town Hall and at the reference desk at the Chapel Hill Public Library.

The Manager’s Recommended budget proposes a 2.5 cents increase in the General Fund tax rate, and a .4 cents increase in the Transportation Fund Tax rate, and includes the following key issues for 2000-20001:

·        continuation of most  present services.

·        additional debt service costs related to 1996 bonds

·        implementation of new pay plan adjustments recommended by consultants

·        implementation of curbside garbage collections beginning in February, 2001

·        continuation of present Transportation services, with increase of .4 cents in Transportation tax rate reflecting higher fuel and personnel costs           
If you would like to express your views in writing at any time, please feel free to send a letter to

            Mayor and Town Council

            Town of Chapel Hill

            306 North Columbia Street

            Chapel Hill, NC  27516

            You may also send a letter to the Town:

·        by fax at 919-967-8406 or

·        by electronic mail to [email protected].

Town staff will copy and distribute your letter to the Mayor and each Council Member.

If you would like to have additional information, please feel free to visit the Town Manager’s Office at Town Hall or to write to:

            W. Calvin Horton, Town Manager

            306 North Columbia Street

            Chapel Hill, NC  27516

Or, to call:

or visit our website:  www.ci.chapel-hill.nc.us

We look forward to receiving your comments and questions.

Sincerely,

W. Calvin Horton

Town Manager