Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 4/6/2021
Item Status: New
From: Joey Nunnally, P.E., County Engineer
Sarah Hart Sislak, MPO Coordinator
Submitted by: Lisa Sangster, Administrative Support Specialist IV
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ITEM TITLE
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Resolution #2021-066 - Proposed Changes to the Urban Area Designation Criteria
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution #2021-066 in opposition to the proposed changes to the Urban Area Designation Criteria by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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Background: The U.S. Census Bureau defines urban areas based on certain criteria that is reviewed with each decennial Census. For the 2020 Census, the Bureau is proposing changes to the Urban Area Designation Criteria that could potentially impact the Eastern Shore MPO in a negative way. The proposed criteria is now available for public comment until May 20, 2021. The Eastern Shore MPO Policy Board is requesting each of its member governments to adopt a Resolution of Opposition for submission to the U.S. Census Bureau during the comment period.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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LEGAL IMPACT
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ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
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FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
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Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration Staff have Resolution executed by Chairman and return to Sarah Hart Sislak for submission to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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