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5. Wording Changes to CIP Items At the two discussions in late 2008, the Board asked that two CIP line items, "Reserve for Future Land Purchases" and "Mountains to Sea Trail" be adjusted to read "Lands Legacy/Reserve for Future Land Purchases" and "Lands Legacy/Mountains to Sea Trail," respectively, and that the project description reflect the change. These changes have been made to the Recommended CIP and will be reflected in future editions. 6. Discussion of the New Hope Park at Blackwood Farm Master Plan The Board asked for this master plan, which has been received but not discussed, to be brought back for work session discussion. The item was tentatively slated for this work session, but has been shifted to a subsequent work session due to the timing and complexity of the other topics. The mast plan will be scheduled for a future Board discussion. 7. Appropriation of Remaining (leftover) Funds at 2001 Parks Bond Projects Remaining funding is expected to exist for the Smith Middle School (field lighting) project and perhaps other sites, where final project construction has or is expected to come in under budget. Discussion of appropriation of these funds would be scheduled for a subsequent Board work session, once exact amounts are finalized. Commissioner Gordon asked when the CIP would be discussed, because there are some projects ahead of this. Laura Blackmon said that the one-year CIP would be adopted when the Board adopts the budget. Chair Foushee said that it is imperative that the County Commissioners adopt a ten- year plan as soon as possible, with the understanding that it is a plan and that things can be rearranged. Commissioner Nelson said that he was ready to vote on the CIP 13 months ago and Chair Foushee agreed. Discussion ensued about bringing the Ten-Year CIP back for adoption. Laura Blackmon said that she would bring this back to the Board for discussion on March 5th 2. Creation of the Department of Environment Sustainability and Public Assets Laura Blackmon said that the Manager is in charge of operations, but it is the Board of County Commissioners that has authority in the creation or disbanding of departments. This discussion began last fall about the potential for reorganization and the development of a new department. She said that when she was hired, the Board of County Commissioners made a point of letting her know that reorganization was a priority. The proposal is to create a Department of Environment Sustainability and Public Assets. The organizational structure would include the following current existing departments or functions: • Engineering (part of the County Manager's office) • Environment and Resource Conservation (including parkland) • Public Works • Components of Purchasing and Central Services • Soil and Water District (as an affiliated agency)