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l` <br />The following criteria will be used to evaluate proposals for land acquisition <br />. projects, whether by County or by matching grant application. (Note: Matching <br />grant proposals shall use the same application form as for facility development): <br />At least 67% of the total land area in the proposal must be used for soccer fields or other <br />related facilities associated with the fields <br />The compatibility of the proposed land acquisition with the Master Recreation and Parks Plan <br />(Parks and Recreation Element of the Comprehensive Plan) <br />The proximity of the site to population centers and geographic location of other <br />fields <br />Accessibility of the site for transportation purposes (including public transportation) <br />The impact of construction of fields on the proposed site on natural and cultural resources either <br />present on site or within a reasonable proximity to the site <br />Compatibility with existing zoning and other development regulations, and potential for site plan <br />approval of field construction <br />Potential for co-location with other public facilities under the management of Orange <br />County Government. <br />Finite plans for development of fields through the matching grant program must accompany a <br />land acquisition application. Contractual language will stipulate that construction of fields must <br />begin within three (3) years. <br />Other <br />Funding from the Soccer SuperFund will be made available by the Board of <br />Commissioners at their discretion as part of the annual budget process. Approval <br />of projects is contingent on availability of funds. <br />This policy shall be amended by the Board of County Commissioners as needed. <br />This, the 16th day of March, 2004 <br />Revisions: <br />• <br />