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3 <br /> DRAFT <br /> Proposed Soccer Superfund Policy and Guidelines <br /> November 18, 2003 <br /> Orange County has created a"Soccer Superfund," funded initially by bonds approved by <br /> County voters in November 2001. At its discretion,the Board of County Commissioners <br /> may consider appropriation of funds (as available) from the Soccer Superfund. <br /> Purposes of the Soccer Superfund <br /> Funds from this source are intended to be used primarily for the development of fields used <br /> exclusively for soccer in Orange County. A secondary purpose for these funds is for the <br /> purchase of land in Orange County for the development of soccer fields. No less than %2 of <br /> the total fund will be reserved for a Soccer Park of at least six (6) fields. <br /> A. Construction of Public Soccer Facilities <br /> Facilities funded by the Soccer Superfund should be developed using a process that <br /> includes opportunities for public comment and review. <br /> 1. Facilities Constructed by Orange County <br /> a. Facilities should be constructed on land that is owned by Orange <br /> County, or on private land where the County holds a long-term lease(20 <br /> years or more) <br /> b. Facilities should be designed by, and oversight of construction should <br /> be managed by,the Orange County Environment and Resource <br /> Conservation Department and the Recreation and Parks Department, as <br /> defined in their departmental duties. Other persons or entities, such as a <br /> County Construction Manager,may be involved as directed by the <br /> County Manager or the Board of County Commissioners. <br /> c. Facilities should be managed by Orange County Recreation and Parks <br /> Department,which should be responsible for the programming and use <br /> of the facility. The Recreation and Parks Department will schedule <br /> these facilities for use by Orange County programs, and when available, <br /> for use by non-profit outside recreation agencies and groups <br /> 2. Facilities Constructed Through Matching Grants to Qualified Private <br /> Non-Profit or Other Public Agencies <br /> Qualified private agencies or other public agencies may apply for up to 50% <br /> matching funds from the Soccer Superfund to assist in soccer field <br /> development projects. The acceptance of in-kind services toward the private <br /> match will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Board of County <br /> Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners will make a determination on <br /> the approval of matching grants, at their discretion and as funds permit. <br />