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amenities. This joint facility is reflected in both the Town and County's Parks and Recreation Master Plans. David Stancil said he had been in communication with the Chapel Hill Town Manager and the Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Director. He said it is anticipated that the Master Plan for this park will be created in the fall. He said as this project moves forward, it may become a phased project to allow for smaller increments of financial commitment. Chair McKee asked if the Town and the County's timing aligned. David Stancil said currently the timing does align, but that may change due to other Parks projects the Town has planned. Chair McKee said being on the same page with the Town would be beneficial. He also asked if artificial turf is being considered for this project. David Stancil said the expectation is yes. He said this project may be the place to take the plunge of using artificial turf. Chair McKee said he has heard only positive feedback regarding the artificial turf installed at Cedar Falls Park, and he felt that park had served as a good pilot case. Commissioner Jacobs asked if artificial turf could be considered for the Soccer.com fields. David Stancil said yes for a couple of the fields. i.) Mountains to Sea Trail(MTST) (Page 53) The NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail, or MST, is a part of the State parks system and would traverse portions of Orange County. This project reflects construction of segments of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail during 2019 and beyond, as lands are acquired and segments connected. A master plan process has been initiated by State Parks, and will continue into summer 2015. A master plan is needed prior to any trail construction to specifically identify the trail location and develop a plan for implementation and operation. Lands would be acquired (voluntarily) using the Lands Legacy Program Funds. (Note: The Seven Mile Creek Natural Area portion of Upper Eno Nature Preserve includes a segment of the MST). j.) New Hope Preserve/Hollow Rock Public Access Area (Page 54) The New Hope Preserve, which includes the Hollow Rock Natural Area, will feature hiking trails and environmental education/signage throughout a 72 acre site owned by Orange County, Durham County and the Town of Chapel Hill. These costs are for planned site facilities (parking, driveway, trails and bridges, kiosks and other low-impact amenities) that would be built in three phases. Durham County will likely contribute 50% of the cost of these facilities and amenities (pending an interlocal agreement to this effect). Archaeological survey work is underway (via a $15,000 grant and Orange County $10,000 match), and additional grant funding of$200,000 for the first phase of facilities has been awarded (with a local match of$25,000 from Durham and Orange allocated in prior years). Phase I facilities (trails) are underway. Phase II facilities would be constructed in Year 2, and Phase III (if Pickett Road is closed) would be beyond Year 5. Note: The draft MOU between the local governments will be presented for approval this spring prior to Year 2 construction. k.) Northeast District Park(Page 55) Northeast District Park is a 142 acre site acquired in late 2007 as the future district park for northern Orange County. The site was acquired with the potential for appropriate co-located facilities in mind. A Preliminary Concept Plan was prepared by staff that