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6 <br /> some of the survey results, possible findings, and a few `test' recommendations, is provided as <br /> Attachment 4. <br /> Both plans will include reference to the importance of collaboration and the relationship <br /> between municipal and County master plans. The City and County both have representatives <br /> on the Intergovernmental Parks Work Group, which fosters communication about facilities and <br /> programs and collaboration opportunities. County and City staff will present an overview of the <br /> status of the plans. <br /> Staff will provide any other information at the meeting, and the governing boards can discuss <br /> issues related to this item as necessary. <br /> Attachment 4— Master Plan 2030 Public Input Session Handout <br /> 5. School Facilities Plans <br /> Future Orange County Schools Elementary School Siting Process <br /> Orange County and the City of Mebane have been pursuing collaborative planning in areas of <br /> mutual interest. Discussions between Orange County Schools (OCS) officials and County <br /> officials conclude that a new elementary school may be needed for the district before the <br /> School Adequate Public Facility Ordinance (SAPFO) projection of 2022-23. As a result, the <br /> Orange County Planning and Inspections Department is initiating the school siting process <br /> outlined in the "Policy on Planning and Funding School Capital Projects", approved by the <br /> Board of County Commissioners in 2000, in order to begin the pre-planning phase. <br /> Due to the continuing growth concentrated around the City of Mebane, past discussions have <br /> suggested the next OCS elementary school should be sited within eastern Mebane. This <br /> analysis will focus on three zones within Mebane's utility service area. The process will include <br /> the development of criteria based on national, state, and local guidelines, as well as utilizing <br /> smart growth principles and input from planning partners in order to analyze sites that will be the <br /> most suitable for an elementary school site. In addition, the analysis will include a ranking <br /> system based on potential site improvement costs, land use compatibility, and environmental <br /> constraints. Once the evaluation has been completed, staff will submit the analysis to the <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners, Orange County Board of Education and City of <br /> Mebane in order to allow the process to continue as outlined in the "Policy on Planning and <br /> Funding School Capital Projects". By implementing this analysis and including the County's <br /> planning partners, staff anticipates that the final evaluation will provide a valuable resource tool <br /> to be used by the Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Education for future land <br /> banking purposes in eastern Mebane. <br /> Staff will provide any other information at the meeting, and the governing boards can discuss <br /> issues related to this item as necessary. <br /> Attachment 5— Future School Site Zones <br />