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22 5. How do the planned facilities in the Master Plan match up with the facilities in the County Capital Investment Plan (CIP)? The CIP was used as the primary source to develop the listing in the Master Plan, so the items shown should closely match the adopted CIP. The main thrust of the Master Plan is that, with one or two exceptions, acquisitions through the Lands Legacy Program over the past 14 years have left the County in a position to have sufficient park sites and at strategic locations as previously- identified, for the foreseeable future. The improvements and renovations /replacements needs that are noted for the existing parks are included in a new CIP project for FY 14 -19 "Park & Recreation Facility Renovation and Repairs." 6. Are there priorities among the needed facilities and programs? Should we reassess priorities based on public feedback? What priorities would be suggested from public input? Inherent prioritization exists in the CIP based on funding and expected timing (including projected partner funding), but this is adjusted annually by the Board as desired. The current schedule of priorities from the CIP would be as shown in Attachment 2. 7. Have we discussed with the schools the demand among youth for programs and facilities to see if it is what they want? County and schools should discuss programming needs to determine what is needed, what gaps exist. Staff has included schools representatives in different focus groups, but will be glad to follow -up on this specifically to ensure that County (and schools) program offerings are meeting desired needs. 8. The Master Plan does not include the Greene Tract? At present, the Greene Tract is still listed as a Solid Waste "asset." Use of the property for non -Solid Waste purposes triggers a repayment to the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. This repayment has been underway (completed ? ? ?) for the 104.7 acres jointly owned by the three local governments, but not for the County's 60 acres. Park and open space on either properties or just the County land could be pursued under the above parameters. The property is located within the Town of Chapel Hill Joint Planning transition area (effectively in Town jurisdiction). If the Board directs, staff could incorporate this into the Master Plan. Board Feedback statements • Prioritize constructing the parks where land is already acquired. • Use the term "low- impact" instead of "passive." • Some park projects could be poised to move forward but need master plan. • County should hire consultant to re- investigate payment -in -lieu provisions.