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300 and 500 Block East Main St. Redevelopment - Update and Discussion of Next Steps (15min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: October 7, 2019
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The Board is requested to receive an update from County staff and the University of North Carolina School of Government’s Development Finance Initiative on the 300 and 500 Block East Main Street Redevelopment.
The kickoff meeting with the development team, County staff, DFI and outside counsel was held on September 16, 2019 and the purpose of this update is to brief the BOCC on the anticipated next steps, receive input if appropriate and update the public on the process.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This project is in accordance with Strategic Plan Goal 4 - Environmental Stewardship and Community Prosperity particularly Strategy 4.2.C - Regional Planning: Participate in smart growth practices and support regional planning partnerships to promote a high quality of life for all.
Resource Persons: Sarah Odio, Project Manager, DFI; Marcia Machado-Perritt, Associate Director, DFI; Peri Manns, ASLA, LEED GA, Deputy Director of Engineering and Environmental Services; Jay Gibson, P.E., General Manager - Goal 4
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board receive the update and provide input to DFI and County staff if appropriate.
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County Manager: ____________________________