AGENDA ITEM EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE*
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Authorize Town Manager to Execute a Renewal of the Interlocal Agreement for the Development and Operation of the Hollow Rock Portion of the New Hope Preserve between Durham County, Orange County, and Town of Chapel Hill.
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RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT*
Atuya Cornwell, Director, Parks and Recreation Department
Kevin Robinson, Senior Manager of Planning and Park Operations, Parks and Recreation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION*
Staff recommends that Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute a renewal of the interlocal agreement for the development and operation of the Hollow Rock portion of the New Hope Preserve between Durham County, Orange County, and Town of Chapel Hill.
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ACTION/DECISION POINTS*
Council must adopt or reject the attached resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute a renewal of the Interlocal Agreement for the development and operation of the Hollow Rock portion of the New Hope Preserve between Durham County, Orange County, and Town of Chapel Hill.
LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT*
Original signed agreement was authorized as an Interlocal Agreement pursuant to Part I, Article 20 of Chapter 160A of the General Statues of North Carolina.
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT*
Original agreement was signed June 8, 2015, and a five year extension was approved in 2019. Town of Chapel Hill is a signatory to the Interlocal Agreement. The Town helped acquire the land, however, does not have any management responsibility for the park. Orange and Durham Counties operate the park, with areas of responsibility split along Pickett Road near the county line.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
No financial impact as the Town of Chapel Hill is only a signatory party on this Interlocal Agreement and does not have any management or operational responsibilities of the park.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Interlocal Agreement (FINAL signed) - Hollow Rock Nature Park 2015
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RENEWAL OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF THE HOLLOW ROCK PORTION OF THE NEW HOPE PRESERVE BETWEEN DURHAM COUNTY, ORANGE COUNTY, AND TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL (2025-01-15/R-5)
WHEREAS, the Town of Chapel Hill was a signatory party on the June 8, 2015 Interlocal Agreement for the development and operation of the Hollow Rock Portion of the New Hope Preserve and
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Agreement was approved in 2019 for a five-year extension and
WHEREAS, the Hollow Rock Nature Park is available for low-impact outdoor recreational purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council authorizes the Town Manager to execute a renewal of the Interlocal Agreement for the development and operation of the Hollow Rock portion of the New Hope Preserve between Durham County, Orange County, and Town of Chapel Hill.
This the 15 day of January, 2025.
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