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David Stancil said yes, that would be an easy thing to produce. Chair Jacobs asked if the Lands Legacy update is done annually or every two years. David Stancil said this is done every two to three years. Commissioner Gordon thanked staff for this report. She referred to the table in the report as compared to table 10-1 on page 4 of the report and asked about the relationship between these. David Stancil said this shows the prioritization and some minor refinements. He said staff was able to take a closer look at the projects, and there may have been one case in which there was a cost adjustment. He noted that the projected total cost is a ball park estimate, and it errs on the high side. Commissioner Gordon asked if the Board would be adopting what is in the actual text. David Stancil said the Board would be adopting the master plan itself, and the supplemental report is just information for the Commissioners. He said this will be manifested through the capital investment plan, which is looked at every year. Commissioner McKee said he is curious about the metrics used to determine some of the numbers, especially the number of 35,000 to 40,000 visitors for Cedar Grove Park. David Stancil said Cedar Grove Park does not have the capability of counting heads because residents can walk into that park, even when it is closed. He said this number is an estimate based on activity, and it is probably driven by the fact that Hillsborough Youth Athletic Association (HYAA) uses that facility from April to October. PUBLIC COMMENT: Allan Green is a member of the Parks and Recreation Council, as well as a user of Orange County parks and a resident. He said the master plan specifically mentions more trails, greenways, and connectivity between parks. He said these plans provide benefits for Orange County residents and are low cost. He urged the Board to consider those particular benefits and to adopt this plan. Commissioner Gordon said the last master plan was done in 1988. She said the County needs a new master plan in order to get matching grant funds. She said the plan can be updated as things move forward. She is interested in Twin Creeks Park, and she noted priority number 7 is Twin Creeks Park— Phase 2. This Phase 2 actually contains some projects that were contemplated in a past bond referendum, and therefore should have priority for completion. She would like to see this park moved up on the priority list, and she asked the Board to remember Twin Creeks Park - Phase 2 when considering which park projects should be completed first. She noted that this approval is only for the table listing all of the projects, and there should be an understanding that this list will updated as things move forward. Commissioner Gordon referred to the OUTBOARD comments on the master plan, and asked if this board had some part in the continuing updating of the plan. David Stancil said the OUTBOARD made some good points, several of which are incorporated into the document. He said these are all items that are valid points but many are sub-plan level and can be incorporated at an operational level. Commissioner Gordon said she thinks it is very important to go ahead with this master plan to give an overall set of guidelines. She said parts of it can be changed during the CIP process if priorities change. David Stancil recognized the staff inembers who helped with this plan.