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2 <br /> The current parking lot was constructed as approved through the Town's Conditional Use Permit <br /> approval process. This lot, which is located off Torain Street and adjoins the picnic shelter, <br /> contains 44 spaces. Over the past four years of park operations, occasional events at the <br /> shelter or ballfield have taxed this existing parking lot, with vehicles occasionally parking along <br /> the street and in front of residents' homes. <br /> Phase I I of the Park's BOCC adopted Master Plan (Note Attachment 1, "Adopted Master Plan") <br /> includes the construction of a second parking lot, which was not part of the Phase I construction. <br /> This planned additional 59 space parking area (Fairview Park Parking Expansion Project) <br /> utilizes a new second entrance into the park from the east along Orange County Public Works <br /> Drive. The existing drive would be extended through the Public Works site, and wind its way up <br /> through a hilly wooded area to a site adjoining the existing tennis courts. Completion of this <br /> project will build out the Park's Master Plan as envisioned by the 2005 Master Plan committee. <br /> Bids to move this project forward have been received (see Attachment 2). However, staff has <br /> not completed negotiations with the contractor. Once negotiations are complete, the Board's <br /> action to authorize the Manager will allow the project to move forward during the summer. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: As part of the FY 2015-16 Capital Investment Plan ("CIP") budget <br /> approval, the Board appropriated $100,000 for this project, pending a plan for the parking <br /> solution that is presented herein. Approximately $50,000 of these appropriated funds have been <br /> encumbered or expensed for design, environmental assessment, geotechnical assessment, and <br /> surveying services, and construction bid preparation. <br /> If this parking lot solution is desired, an additional $325,000 has been recommended within the <br /> FY2016-17 Manager's recommended CIP to complete the project. There are adequate funds <br /> for the full completion of this project, including appropriate construction contingencies, to begin <br /> this project in the summer and fall months of 2016 pending full permit approval. <br /> Because work on the project will begin before the County will have closed on the financing that <br /> is planned as the ultimate source of funds for the project, it would be prudent for the Board to <br /> adopt the attached resolution that will preserve the County's ability to reimburse itself for initial <br /> project costs from proceeds of the planned financing. (Note Attachment 3, "Proposed <br /> Reimbursement Resolution Form".) <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following two Orange County Social Justice Goals are <br /> applicable to this agenda item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND <br /> INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; <br /> religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or <br /> ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic <br /> status. <br /> • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang <br /> activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. <br />