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Bolin Creek Greenway, Phases 3 and 4- Review of a Draft Scope of Work for a Facilitated Community Engagement and Participation Process
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to request that the Town Council consider a draft scope of work related to consultant services for a community engagement and participation process related to Phases 3 and 4 of the Bolin Creek Greenway
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Department
DEPARTMENT: Town Manager, Planning
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CONTACT INFORMATION: Richard White, Town Manager, rwhite@carrboronc.gov, 919-918-7315; Trish McGuire, Planning Director, pmcguire@carrboronc.gov, 919-918-7327
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Council Direction
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
___ Race/Equity ____ Climate ____ Comprehensive Plan __X__Other
Council Direction Statement
In 2009, the Town Council adopted the Bolin Creek Greenway Conceptual Master Plan and specified action for implementation. Further action on Phases 3 and 4 was delayed pending a public participation process to examine the recommended and alternative alignments.
In its recent discussion of moving forward with community engagement, the Town Council has indicated that the process should, among other things, be premised on the Town's commitment to advancing racial equity and climate action, noting specifically the One Orange Racial Equity Framework, the Inclusive Carrboro Community Engagement Plan, and Carrboro Connects. Staff will complete Racial Equity Pocket questions for the final scope of work.
.Information: The topic was discussed intermittently between 2009 and 2019 when the Town Council decided to proceed with a public participation process. The Town Council described its interests for community engagement and participation during a February 14, 2023 Work Session. Staff has incorporated those interests in a draft scope of work for consultant services to assist with moving forward with community engagement and participation (Attachment A).
An anticipated schedule for proceeding with this work is shown below. Staf...
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