LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH CENTER
File #: 21-3844    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Passed
File created: 4/7/2021 In control: Emergency Operations
On agenda: 5/17/2021 Final action: 5/17/2021
Title: Vote on a request to hold a public hearing to receive comments on the naming of one (1) state maintained road in Chatham County.
Attachments: 1. Lodge Lane Petition, 2. Lodge Lane Map, 3. Lodge Lane Area Map

TITLE

Vote on a request to hold a public hearing to receive comments on the naming of one (1) state maintained road in Chatham County.

ABSTRACT

Action Requested: Vote on a request to hold a public hearing at the next commissioners meeting on June 21, 2021 6:00pm at the Agriculture and Convention Center to receive comments on the naming of one (1) state maintained road in Chatham County.

A.                     Lodge Lane

Introduction & Background: The Chatham County Commissioners adopted an ordinance providing  the establishment for the naming of roads in Chatham County, a procedure for future naming or renaming of public and private roads located in Chatham County. The Office of Emergency Operations has received one (1) petition requesting the naming of a public road in Chatham County. This petition is in order, complete and bears the proper number of required signatures.

Discussion and Analysis: As part of its plan to develop the Enhanced-911 Emergency Response System, there is a vital need to maintain the County’s established system providing for the naming or renaming of public roads. This is important so that there can be no duplications or similarities of these assigned names within Chatham County which could result in confusion and/or delay in the response to these roads, should an emergency exist in that location.

How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan:

Budgetary Impact: The cost of road signage for these roads will be $78.00 per sign.  The maximum cost will be $78.00. The cost of the signs is budgeted in the FY20-21 budget.

Recommendation: Motion to set a date on which to hold a public hearing on the naming of one state maintained road in Chatham County.