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John Roberts said he does not know how much that will cost, and there are some contracts where the County is not authorized to make that kind of requirement. David Stancil said these items are the two biggest price tags in the project. Commissioner Jacobs said there used to be signs at other future park sights, and he asked if there is a plan, as we get closer to a bond, to label those parcels that will be future parks. David Stancil said this was done at Twin Creeks in 2001. He said this is not done right now because it tends to attract attention and pull people in before staff is ready to have them on the property. He said this could be done as properties get closer to being ready. Commissioner Rich followed up on the living wage issue. She wonders, moving forward, if the County can make it clear when putting out bids for jobs that we prefer to work with contractors that pay a living wage. She said it is important to start getting their message out there to vendors. Commissioner Jacobs said the intent of his earlier motion was to have the attorney come back with a policy to adopt. He said he only brought this up now because this project is ready to go out for a bid now, and it would not come back to the Board for additional work while the bids went out. He hopes the attorney will come back with something that will accomplish exactly what Commissioner Rich is saying, but that will be in January. Commissioner Rich asked if the pond is being stocked with fish. David Stancil said staff has looked into this, but the plan is to try leaving it as it is, as there are already fish in the pond, and it is a fairly popular fishing spot. Commissioner Rich asked if the County is currently liable for any accidents that might happen at the pond now and if there will be liability moving forward. John Roberts said the liability is the same as any other County property. He said the location is next to a school, and there is an attractive nuisance doctrine, but the County has liability insurance to cover issues of that nature. He said having the property staff and open during designated hours would lessen the liability. He said no trespassing signs would also help. Commissioner Pelissier asked if there is a gate to prevent driving into the park when it is now open. David Stancil said yes, but people park outside and walk in. Commissioner Pelissier referred to the agricultural demonstrations and asked what will happen to the food that is grown. She suggested that it could be donated to organizations such as PORCH. David Stancil said staff is still working on this plan and what will be done with the product, which will be low in volume. Commissioner Price referred to the map, and asked for an explanation of the Emergency Access points. David Stancil said this was the original trail map done by GPS to show emergency access to people on the trails using a Gator or motorized vehicle. Commissioner Jacobs referred to the growing of food and said there are schools all around the park. He said the original plan was to coordinate with these schools to grow the vegetables. Chair McKee said a possible park manager was mentioned. He asked if this salary is included in the proposed budget. David Stancil this was approved as part of the original budget. Chair McKee said this must be an old pond, and some of these farm ponds drop off sharply in depth. He said it is important to insure safety for children. David Stancil said staff has been in this pond, and he thinks the banks have worn down. He said the plan is to let the vegetation to grow high in the non-fishing areas.