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statements, and the LGC reviews the County's financial statements. There will be exception from the LGC if it is not reported, but not if it is not funded. 2. Status Report -Park Pre-Construction and Design Protects Environment and Resource Conservation Director Dave Stancil presented this item. The four parks that are in process are Northern Park; West Ten Soccer Center; Fairview Park, Phase I; and Twin Creeks Park, Phase I. He said that last night was the last meeting of the New Hope Park at Blackwood Farm Master Plan Committee, which will complete the sixth master plan that has been done since 2042 for park facilities. Also, it was ten years ago that a first in a series of reports was created, which changed the way that parks and open space planning were done in Grange County. He said that there are some decision points associated with these parks. There were summary sheets and maps in the agenda packet for each project. Narthern Park The site plan for the park {full master plan} has been approved, with a condition related to the wastewater system to be resolved before building permits are issued. In order to stay on schedule far construction bid award by June, staff has developed options for Phase I for the park based on new construction estimates -both with and without State grant funds that are pending consideration ($500,000}. If this approach is acceptable, construction drawings and bid documents will be finalized on this basis and construction bids solicited, with a June 26 target date far construction bid award by the Board. This would enable construction to begin this summer. The Manager recommends that the Board review the proposed facilities far Narthern Park, Phase I; authorize staff to proceed to solicit construction bids for Northern Park in accordance with the schedule to provide for bid award in June; and discuss names (if desired). Chair Carey said that the community should be involved in naming the park. Commissioner Jacobs would like to keep the Northern Center renovations in mind through this process. He said that this is an orphan project. Laura Blackmon said that she did a site visit and had same preliminary discussions with the Public Works Director and the budget implications. She said that the renovations are very expensive and she suggested considering replacing the facility. Commissioner Jacobs asked that at the very least, he would like to keep up with the permitting process for the septic system. Commissioner Jacobs made reference to the naming and asked that Planner Tina Moon research the history of this facility and some appropriate names to consider. Commissioner Jacobs suggested keeping a list of what is not being funded as it relates to parks, sa that the next bond can include what is not being achieved at each of the facilities. Commissioner Gordon made reference to the naming and said that she thought that there was another working name. The band referendum shows Cedar Grove Park. Dave Stancil said that this was before the working name was chosen. Commissioner Gordan asked about option 2 and how much the individual items cost (lighting, the fields, other amenities, walking track, etc.). Dave Stancil said that the estimate for lighting the ball field and track is about $185,000. The picnic shelter with restrooms is about $190,000. The basketball court is about $107,000. The walking track is $40,000. Commissioner Gordon said that the walking track was of particular interest to the community. She thinks that this should be one of the priorities included in the bid. Laura Blackmon said that it could be done as an add alternate until the outcome of the grant is known.