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Consider a Request to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the Current and Future Use of the Jointly-Owned Greene Tract.
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Staff:
Department:
Colleen Willger, Director
Planning
Judy Johnson, Assistant Director
Overview: This Resolution is to seek your approval on a Memorandum of Understanding between Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Orange County regarding the jurisdictions working together to determine the best uses of the jointly-owned Greene Tract.
Recommendation(s):
That the Council adopt the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Chapel Hill, the Town of Carrboro, and Orange County to determine affordable and mixed-income housing opportunities, school site, and preservation areas on the jointly-owned Greene Tract.
Decision Points:
To agree to the proposed process and timeline in the attached Memorandum of Understanding.
Background
In the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), staff for the three jurisdictions have developed a process to determine future uses of the Greene Tract. Resolutions adopted in January 2020 by each of the three jurisdictions state the following uses: affordable and mixed-income housing (approximately 66 acres), a school site with public recreation (approximately 16 acres); joint preserve area (approximately 22 acres).
The January 22, 2020 Resolution adopted by the Town of Chapel Hill agreed to pursue an MOU for the future decision-making process. The MOU will be used to ensure the three jurisdictions participate in good faith in the planning process for potential development of the Greene Tract.
The 104-acre Greene Tract is jointly-owned by Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Orange County. Chapel Hill and Orange County each have a 43 percent interest and Carrboro has a 14 percent share. In addition, Orange County owns 100 percent interest in the adjoining 60-acre Headwaters Preserve.
Attachments:
* Resolution
* Draft Staff Presentation
* Memorandu...
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