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Comments on Master Recreation and Parks Plan November 23, 1987 Page Two The master recreation and parks plan proposes the near-term development of a district park at Cane Creek Reservoir. The report recommends that substantial recreational facilities be constructed at the park, including docks, picnic areas and shelters, play areas, ballfields, tennis courts, trails and restrooms. The total cost of these facilities is estimated to be $290,400. Although this proposal has not yet been discussed with OWASA's Board of Directors, I think that OWASA's financial contribution to these facilities would be a fraction of that amount. Furthermore, the monitoring and management of these facilities and users would require a substantial commitment of OWASA staff time- certainly much greater than that previously anticipated by OWASA. Finally, the upkeep and maintenance of these facilities, including the wastewater disposal facilities, will require additional staff and financial resources. Several important issues must be resolved prior to development of a recreational facilities plan for Cane Creek Reservoir. OWASA staff will work cooperatively with Orange County and all interested parties, including residents of the Cane Creek area, to develop a financially feasible recreation plan which is compatible with the goal of providing a safe, high quality water supply. Thank you very much for providing this opportunity to review and comment on the proposed Master Recreation and Parks Plan for Orange County. These comments and the draft plan have not yet been reviewed by the Board of Directors of OWASA. The Board may wish to provide additional comments to Orange County relative to the Master Plan, and particularly to the development of recreational opportunities at Cane Creek Reservoir. Patrick Davis