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MEMORANDUM I CABAR~US COUNt[ TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Board of Commissioners Jonathan B. Marshall/Planning, Zoning, Building Inspection April 29, 1996 Rail Corridor Study Resolution The attached letter is a request from Kenneth Geathers, KANLACON Transportation Advisory Committee Chairman, for the Board to consider a resolution relating to a proposed rail corridor study. His letter provides background on the study. The sample resolution is geared towards a municipality, primarily because most of the Cabarrus crossings are within the city limits of Harrisburg, Concord and Kannapolis. There are, however, two crossings in the unincorporated area (Shamrock Road and Pharr Mill Road) and the wording of the resolution suggests that by signing the Board agrees to abide by the study recommendations on these crossings. In addition, signing this resolution supports municipalities which, of course, are also in the County. There is currently no funding for this study although the resolution notes that the study will be conducted at NCDOT expense. It does not commit the County to any funding. The attached resolution signed by Garland B. Garrett, Jr., Secretary of Transportation, indicates that this study is very important so it should be assumed that the project will be funded. Councilman Geathers also requests that a representative be appointed to serve on the rail corridor committee. Dr. Niblock currently represents the County on the Transportation Advisory Committee, and Sarah LaBelle is the MPO Coordinator. They will both be involved in and aware of the study. I would recommend, if you view this resolution favorably, that Mike Byrd be appointed to represent the County on the task force. If you have specific questions concerning the proposed study, please contact Sarah LaBelle at 788-8141. Planning, Zoning, and Building Inspection >' 51 :~0¢ , , · 2-: ;;r:' NC 23~2': 0707 · P!ar]ning (704) 788-8141 * Zoning: (704) 788-8!37 * Building !nspectlon: (704) 788-8128