Overview
The Town of Cary believes that fostering good working relationships with officials at the federal and state levels is essential to moving the community forward with vision and integrity in a resourceful manner.
Cary's Federal Agenda
Congress sets aside billions of dollars to support innovative programs and capital projects at the state and local levels. Shares for Cary programs and projects can significantly reduce the cost to Cary taxpayers. However, the regulations and competition mean that local governments must work hard to qualify for, and obtain, funding.
The Town’s Capital Improvement Plan includes roads and other transportation projects, parks and open space development, water supply and watershed protection, water reclamation facilities, downtown development and technology infrastructure. Since 2002, the Town has been represented by The Ferguson Group in pursuing funding for these needs in the federal budget process. Since 2002, Cary has received more than $11.4 million funding for various projects including the biosolids dryer, greenways, stream restoration, watershed protection, water reclamation and reuse, the traffic signal system, and public safety technology.
Agenda for Federal FY 2009 Budget
Status of FY08
Cary received federal support for several important projects including:
· $492,000 for the Western Wake Regional Water Reclamation Facility;
· $980,000 for Walker Street Grade Separation;
· $325,000 for Cary Police Department technology improvements;
· $213,000 for Swift Creek watershed protection
In addition to this funding, a $4 million authorization was included in the Senate’s Water Resources Development Act for the Western Wake Regional Water Reclamation Facility. This authorization prepares the way for appropriation requests in the future budget cycles.
Cary’s State Agenda
Only certain matters
are considered during General
Assembly “short sessions” of even-numbered years. These
include appropriations, finance, pensions and retirement, study commission
proposals, and legislation that passed either the Senate or House during
the regular session of the odd-numbered year.
Local bills considered during short sessions are to be non-controversial
and supported by all House and Senate members who represent the area.
2008 NC Legislative Agenda
Adopted April 7, 2008
Contact
For more information on Cary's legislative agendas, contact:
Bill Coleman
Town manager
316 N. Academy St.
P.O. Box 8005
Cary, NC 27512-8005
(919) 469-4002
bill.coleman@townofcary.org
Ben Shivar
Assistant town manager
316 N. Academy St.
P.O. Box 8005
Cary, NC 27512-8005
(919) 469-4003
ben.shivar@townofcary.org