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3/18/2002
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Board of Commissioners
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Resolution No. 2002- <br /> <br /> Ouality of Life Resolution <br /> <br />CABARRUS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, Cabarrus County is part of a larger economic region where growth and development <br />decisions can impact neighboring jurisdictions and the region as a whole, and; <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, Coordination and collaboration among neighboring jurisdictions is essential to <br />preserve and protect the quality of life citizens of Cabarrus County have come to enjoy and expect, and; <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, Well managed growth and development provides for a high standard of living and a <br />Iow tax burden while still ensuring adequate public services are available to all citizens, and; <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, Collaborative planning efforts such as The Cabarrus South Rowan MPO 2000 <br />community input study, the Livable Community Blueprint, Healthy Cabarrus community needs <br />assessment, and the Envision Cabarrus final report showed citizen concern over population growth, traffic <br />congestion and limited transportation options, preservation of open space and adequate growth <br />management, and; <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, Segregation of land uses, distant employment centers and limited transportation' <br />alternatives lead to lengthy home to work commutes that contribute to greater traffic congestion, unhealthy <br />air, increased stress levels and less time spent with family, and; <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, Opportunities for biking, walking and other activities that contribute to a physically <br />active lifestyle have been shown to help prevent obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and various respiratory <br />ailments, <br /> <br />THEREFORE, WE RESOLVE: <br /> <br /> 1. To encourage comprehensive, mixed use developments that include integrated residential, <br />commercial and .institutional uses, thereby reducing the need for long automobile commutes-and <br />encouraging bicycle and pedestrian transportation;. <br /> <br />2. Promote long-range, realistic planning for all modes of public transportation; <br /> <br /> 3. Continue to PUrSUe opportunities to preserve open space for the purpose of supporting <br />recreational opportunities, new tourism, a strong agricultural base and the preservation of our county's <br />rural history and heritage. <br /> <br /> 4. Ensure adequate protection of our community's precious water resources by promoting the <br />eventual integration of our water resources'under the Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus' County; <br /> <br /> 5. Encourage conservation and recycling education through such educational institutions as our <br />public and private schools, our local scouting and cooperative extension services and the various civic <br />organizations; <br /> <br /> <br />
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