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2 SOU Accomplishments June 1998 to April 1999. Since the Assembly of Governments presentation last June 1 the Task Force has achieved several milestones. .7une 25 : The Task Force received a report from the Sustainability Committee outlining principles and goals for sustainability for the County, and defining a preliminary set of 44 County sustainability indicators. June 25 The Community Building report outlined community- building priorities for Orange County, and identified elements supporting and impeding community building in the County. Seotember28The Task Force received the report-from the Synthesis Work Group. This 'report provided a framework of eight focus areas to direct the remainder of the Task Force's work. October 22 The Task Force adopted a Values Statement to serve as guidance in creating recommendations. November 4 SOCF cosponsored with the Triangle Land Conservancy a forum on techniques for preserving open space. November to The Conflicts and Opportunities Committee submitted its report to the Task Force. The report provided a method of reframing pro vs. con issues into. questions as to how all concerns can be taken into account. January28 The Task Force received the Orange County Profile, prepared by staff. This profile describes the status and trends for 25 issue areas, and is serving as a concise data source for the Task Force. January28 The Task Force adopted a working set of goals and objectives. Feb. - presentThe Task Force received a set of three baseline scenarios done by staff on Environment /Management of Growth; Economy and ' Community. The baseline scenarios provide a picture of what Orange County maybe like in the year 2030 if current trends continue. Feb. - presentThe Task Force has been utilizing all of the above information and products to create their alternative scenarios of what the future of Orange County could be like in the year 2030.