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9 nu dedicate land for a park site or make a payment-in-lieu. They do not get credit for U private recreation. The oly exception would be in transition areas where densities are higher. Jobsis asked if the fees would stop at the$422 and$455 or if there would be increases when the Master Plan is updated. Collins responded that if it is determined during the update that a greater number of park sites is needed,the payment-in-lieu could increase. However, if the philosophy that is adopted is to rely more on the developer to provide for the recreational needs of the residents, there may be less requirement for public parks,and the cost could go down. Jobsis expressed concern that she felt this was a major shift in policy and she did not feel that the County has really heard about this even though it was presented at the February 26 public hearing. She continued that she had difficulty understanding everything about this issue at the public hearing and was concerned that the residents of Orange County did not really understand or would have voiced an opinion about what they are being asked to pay for in regard to a park system. Collins responded that he had the same concern. However,there were four citizens who called him to ask how it would affect specific situations and he felt that they would be in attendance at the public hearing. However,none of the citizens who called came to the public hearing and voiced any opposition to it. Collins continued that Patrick Mulkey who is a member of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council and is also on the Bingham TAC might have a better feel for the citizens lack of response. Mr.Mulkey stated that the Bingham TAC has not discussed this issue but it was mentioned at the TAC meeting in February but sufficient information was not available for discussion. Mr.Mulkey continued expressing sympathy with the Chair that the citizenry are not well aware of the plan and the cost. Collins responded that a copy of the proposal was sent to Nick Tennyson who is the Executive Director of the Homebuilders' Association and neither he nor any members of the Homebuilders' Association attended the public hearing or contacted Staff after the public hearing. Jobsis expressed concern that maybe it was not understood,noting again that it was a very significant move. Collins agreed that it is a major move or change. Waddell noted that there is a reduction in the requirement for the amount of land from 1/35th of an acre to 1/57th and suggested that this was seen as a reduction. Collins responded that it was only a reduction in the amount of land,the increase is in the cost of developing a park. Rosemond asked Mr.Mulkey if he felt there were specific areas of the Master Recreation and Parks Plan that would require updating. Mr.Mulkey stated that he had a degree in Parks and Recreation Administration,and he felt that a substantial reconfiguring of locations should be done. Two of the four districts parks are located in watersheds. The County does not have an agreement with local authorities to locate parks in the watersheds nor to build the facilities designated.. He continued that there would be substantial reconfiguring of the entire plan. He also indicated he felt there would be an increase in the costs of maintaining playground equipment. Katz asked what kind of process Mr.Mulkey would recommend for revising the Plan. Mr.Mulkey responded that comments from some of the RPAC members indicated the need to visit the plan to see if the County could begin to achieve some of the goals. He noted that there are State resources that are available at