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77. Develop teen environmental and recreation programs to help deter youth crime and <br /> violence. <br /> 79. Develop zoning regulations to address aesthetic issues, tall grass, trash/debris, and other <br /> from residents. <br /> 80. Development and operation of county's future parks. <br /> 90. Encourage public/private partnerships in developing recreational facilities and programs. <br /> 98. Ensure that the County's important natural and cultural resources are protected and <br /> conserved, including clean air, clean water, significant biological resources, and other <br /> important land resources. <br /> 99. Ensure that the land development approval process provides appropriate protection of the <br /> natural environment, promotes sustainable development, and provides appropriate <br /> amenities such as parks and open space. <br /> 103. Establish a model or models for partnership with municipalities and other entities in <br /> developing and operating parks and providing recreation services. <br /> 115. Explore partnerships with school systems in sharing recreational and community facilities. <br /> 122. Follow the procedures in the Schools Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance to anticipate <br /> future school construction needs and incorporate those needs into the CIP, so that schools <br /> are available in a timely manner and as planned. <br /> 148. Increase growth opportunities for all citizens. <br /> 153. Increase visibility of the Arts Commission and encourage economic development of the <br /> creative industry in Orange County (e.g., locate office in downtown community gallery <br /> space, art in window, etc.) <br /> 155. Increasing pressure from parents and schools to provide health services in school settings. <br /> 162. Library service standards. <br /> 164. Local school districts discussion of pre-K programs. <br /> 166. Maintain a good school system with diminishing revenues. <br /> 179. Open the Durham Tech Community College satellite campus. <br /> 181. Partner with other governments and organizations to create environmental educational <br /> facilities and programs for all ages. <br /> 195. Promote healthy lifestyles for Orange County residents. <br /> 197. Promote the provision of excellent school facilities for both school districts, for both new <br /> and existing schools. <br /> 221. Service requests from senior populations <br /> 222. Share information from Cultural and Archaeological Surveys in a way that makes history <br /> engaging to the public without compromising the locational integrity of sites. <br /> 234. Support the identification of long range new and existing school capital needs of both <br /> school districts and the development of funding plans to meet those needs. <br /> Proposed Next Steps <br /> 1. Staff- Organize issues, actions, and challenges assigned to each goal into a set of <br /> specific objectives/strategies to support each goal; address assignment of transportation <br /> and solid waste issues. <br /> 2. BOCC — Review objectives/strategies and identify any adjustments or revisions; Identify <br /> priorities among objectives/strategies and arrange in priority order. <br /> 3. Staff- Review countywide strategic framework and provide board with an assessment of <br /> what the county is doing or not doing to support these goals, how much the county is <br /> doing, fiscal and legal implications, timelines, etc. <br /> 4. BOCC — Identify any adjustments or revisions, affirm priorities, and finalize strategic <br /> framework along with county mission, vision, and values. <br /> 5. Staff/BOCC— Incorporate into organizational and departmental operating plans and <br /> develop a process for incorporating into regular BOCC review. <br />