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5 <br /> *-Fields that are funded by the Soccer Superfund must be reasonably available for use <br /> beyond that of the grantee.Any contract for matching grant must specify how and when <br /> community use of the field will be made available <br /> B. Purchase of Land for Construction of Soccer Fields <br /> The Soccer Superfund may also be used to fund the acquisition of land(s), which <br /> will contain fields to be used exclusively for soccer, at the discretion of the Board <br /> of Commissioners and as funds are available. <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 /> 1. At least 67% of the total land area in the proposal must be used for <br /> soccer fields or other related facilities associated with the fields <br /> 2. The compatibility of the proposed land acquisition with the Master <br /> Recreation and Parks Plan (Parks and Recreation Element of the <br /> Comprehensive Plan) <br /> 3. The proximity of the site to population centers and geographic location <br /> of other fields <br /> 4. Accessibility of the site for transportation purposes (including public <br /> transportation) <br /> 5. The impact of construction of fields on the proposed site on natural and <br /> cultural resources either present on site or within a reasonable proximity <br /> to the site <br /> 6. Compatibility with existing zoning and other development regulations, <br /> and potential for site plan approval of field construction <br /> 7. Potential for co-location with other public facilities under the <br /> management of Orange County Government. <br /> 8. Finite plans for development of fields through the matching grant <br /> program must accompany a land acquisition application. Contractual <br /> language will stipulate that construction of fields must begin within <br /> three(3) years. <br /> C. 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 of <br /> projects is contingent on availability of funds. <br /> This policy shall be amended by the Board of County Commissioners as needed. <br /> This, the_day of , 200_ <br />