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A Resolution Approving Services Agreement with Orange County
PURPOSE: This agenda item is to request that the Town Council consider adopting a resolution to authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Orange County for the provision of fire protection and emergency services within the South Orange Fire Service District.
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Department
DEPARTMENT: Fire-Rescue Department
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Contact
CONTACT INFORMATION: Will Potter, Fire Chief, (919) 918-7349, wpotter@carrboronc.gov
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Council Direction
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
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Council Direction Statement
This agenda item relates to providing fire protection and emergency services for the South Orange Fire Service District.
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Information
INFORMATION: The South Orange Fire Service District (District) was first established 1968 as permitted in Chapter 153A, Article 16 of the North Carolina General Statutes. Orange County has contracted with the Town of Carrboro to provide fire and emergency services to the District since its inception. The proposed agreement is submitted to allow the Town of Carrboro to continue to provide these services.
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Fiscal and Staff Impact
FISCAL IMPACT: Pursuant to NCGS 153A-307, and as stipulated in the agreement, Orange County will continue to levy a special tax to fund the agreement.
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Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION: Town Staff recommends the Town Council approve the attached resolution (Attachment A) to authorize the Town Manager to enter into a fire protection and emergency services agreement (Attachment B) with Orange County for the South Orange Fire Service District.
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