AGENDA #17a(2)

 

MEMORANDUM

 

TO:                  Mayor and Town Council

 

FROM:            Council Member Bill Strom

 

SUBJECT:       Resolution Requesting a Report on Resources Available for Enforcement of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Regulation on University and Other State-Inspected Projects in Chapel Hill

 

DATE:             November 26, 2001

 

I continue to be concerned about soil erosion and sedimentation control issues in the Town.  Recent construction activity on the women’s softball complex on the University campus has reminded me of the need for a closer look at this issue.

 

It appears to me that the State may have too few staff to cover all of the projects to be constructed on the University campus.  I am especially concerned that there is a potential lack of control throughout the construction process. 

 

I request that the Council adopt the attached resolution, which would ask that the Manager report on State resources available for enforcement of soil erosion and sedimentation regulations on University and other State-inspected projects in the Town.

 

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO REPORT ON STATE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION REGULATIONS ON UNIVERSITY AND OTHER STATE-INSPECTED PROJECTS IN CHAPEL HILL (2001-11-26/R-23)

 

WHEREAS, University construction and renovation work will have a direct impact on the Town’s soil erosion and sedimentation control efforts; and

 

WHEREAS, recent construction activity on the women’s softball complex on campus illustrates the need for a closer look at soil erosion and sedimentation control issues; and

 

WHEREAS, it appears that the State may have too few staff to cover all of the projects under construction on the University campus; and

 

WHEREAS, protection of the local and regional environment is a key Council concern;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill hereby authorizes the Town Manager to report on State resources available for enforcement of soil erosion and sedimentation regulations on University and other State-inspected projects in Chapel Hill.

 

This the 26^th day of November, 2001.