P-0335 - Soccer Superfund Policy and Guidelines 03-16-2004-8i

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• Soccer Superfund Policy and Guidelines Orange County has created a "Soccer Superfund," funded initially by bonds approved by County voters in November 2001. At its discretion, the Board of County Commissioners may consider appropriation of funds (as available) from the Soccer Superfund. Purposes of the Soccer Superfund Funds from this source are intended to be used primarily for the development of fields used primarily for soccer in Orange County. A secondary purpose for these funds is for the purchase of land in Orange County for the development of soccer fields. The Board of County Commissioners may reserve approximately %Z of the total fund for a Soccer Park of at least six (6) fields. A. Construction of Public Soccer Facilities Facilities funded by the Soccer Superfund should be developed using a process that includes opportunities for public hearings, comment and review. 1. Facilities Constructed by Orange County a. Facilities should be constructed on land that is owned by Orange County. • b. Facilities should be designed by, and oversight of construction should be managed by, the Orange County Environment and Resource Conservation Department and the Recreation and Parks Department, as defined in their departmental duties. Other persons or entities maybe involved as directed by the County Manager or the Board of County Commissioners. c. Facilities should be managed by Orange County Recreation and Parks Department, which should be responsible for the programming and use of the facility. The Recreation and Parks Department will schedule these facilities for use by Orange County programs, and when available, for use bynon-profit outside recreation agencies and groups which demonstrate outreach and other practices promoting equality and goodwill regardless of an individual's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status or familial status. 2. Facilities Constructed Through Matching Grants to Public Entities Qualified public entities may apply for up to 50% matching funds from the Soccer Superfund to assist in soccer field development projects. Project proposals must include proof of free and clear public ownership of the land on which the fields will be developed. The acceptance of in-kind services toward the 50% match will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Board of County Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners will make a determination on the approval of • matching grants, at their discretion and as funds permit.