035-03
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
ADDITIONAL GROWTH RELATED TOOLS FOR COUNTY GOVERNMENTS
WHEREAS, the population of Frederick County increased from 45,700 in 1990 to over
59,000 in 2000; and,
WHEREAS, along with a steadily increasing population, the county has experienced an
increasing budget for schools and other serviccs coupled with cutbacks in state funding in many
areas; and,
WHEREAS, the fiscal impact of residential growth and the associated services on county
governments throughout the Commonwealth have become increasingly difficult to meet with the
limited growth management tools and sources of revenue available under current state status; and,
WHEREAS, numerous bills have been introduced in the current session of the General
Assembly which, if enacted, would provide Frederick County and other similarly situated localities
with the ability to enact adequate public facilities' ordinances, impact fees, or provide additional
taxing authority,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors hereby supports, and urges the due consideration of each of these bills in order that
localities be provided the necessary means to better manage the rate, timing, and costs of residential
growth.
Passed this 22 day of January, 2003, by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Nay
Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
A COpy TESTE:
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Board of Supervisors
Resolution No.: 035-03