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BOOK 22 P,,GE 296 <br />It was noted that the biggest impact of growth in Lee County will be in <br />government employment with a projected total population growth increase of 9,500 <br />by 2013. As a result of the expansion of Fort Bragg, government employment will <br />grow by 325 jobs by 2025. Demand for construction workers will peak in 2011 with <br />the creation of an additional 500 jobs. At the peak of the expansion in 2012 the <br />professional and technical services sector should be able to support an additional <br />185 jobs in Lee County. <br />Mr. Dordal stated that Sanford and Lee County is in a great position to reap <br />a bounty of rewards from the expansion of Fort Bragg. It is anticipated that more <br />than 40,000 new residents will move to North Carolina, with 9,500 residents <br />moving to Lee County. The U.S. Army hopes to have their new forces command <br />post open by July 2011, It is very important that Sanford and Lee County be <br />prepared for the strain the increased population will bring. More school classroom <br />space will be needed that could cost the county up to $20 million. It was noted that <br />BRAC is trying to obtain federal funding to cover some of the school construction <br />costs, but no funds have been allotted to date. <br />It is anticipated that two-income family households will relocate to Sanford- <br />Lee County due to the location midway between Fort Bragg and the Research <br />Triangle Park. <br />Highway 87 will see additional growth in the housing market as more homes <br />will be needed and constructed. An important issue in the Housing Plan for Lee <br />County will be to secure State and Federal funds to provide homebuyer financing, <br />counseling, and education for potential homebuyers. Local realtors, homebuilders, <br />Lee County, financing institutions, and local HUD-approved counseling agencies <br />should coordinate the promotion of marketing and outreach, with assistance from <br />the BRAC Regional Task Force. <br />It was noted that the main transportation issue is the completion of the 421 <br />By-pass. <br />A question and answer session followed the presentation to allow the public <br />time to ask questions. <br />The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. <br />Robert H. Brown, Chairman <br />Lee County Board of Commissioners <br />NORTH CAROLINA, LEE COUNTY <br />Presented for registration on the 2 day <br />of 20.U -at a yL <br />recorded In Book o2a Page cV15 <br />Mollies A. Mdnnls, Register of Deeds <br />