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6 Methods of funding were reviewed such as revenue sources, federal assistance, contributions, fees and partnerships. The Twenty Year Capital Improvements Program was approximately twenty-two million dollars which included acquisition and development of all proposals. When the operations budget was included, the total was forty-three million dollars for the twenty year planning period. The overall cost per Orange County resident is estimated to be $15.19 per year over the twenty year planning period. A priority schedule was set by the Advisory Committee. This schedule as well as cost and all other pertinent information regarding implementation are found in Chapter Seven of the Draft Plan. Swimming pools and greenways were concerns expressed at every public information meeting. The swimming pools would be dependent on the schools cooperation. Greenways can be planned for throughout the twenty year period without any development occurring. Gary Stewart stressed that the process was fair and objective which involved professional staff, individuals that are familiar with park planning and also input from citizens of the community. He noted that the Plan presented was for the minimum facilities which will be required of Orange County in the next twenty years. Planning Board member Dan Eddleman asked if all the green lines on the maps indicating greenways were active or developed greenways. Mr. Stewart responded that there are various types of greenways. Some will be developed such as walkways and bikeways in the areas where the pressure for urban development is high at the present time. The greenways in rural residential areas are to be conserved and reviewed in the subdivision review process but not necessarily to be developed. Commissioner Carey asked if the greenways were included in the 3,000 acre figure which the Plan estimated would be required by the year 2008. Mr. Stewart responded that the 3,000 acres was just the parkland which would be needed to meet the minimum standards for the parks which would be required. Barry Jacobs, Planning Board Chair, explained that the circles indicating possible park sites on the maps designate general locations and not actual properties targeted for park sites. As one involved in the process, he also noted that North Carolina is 50th in per capita spending for parks and with federal and state funding being cut, the County's obligation for the provision of parks would be greater. He stated that the opportunity to provide volunteer labor in implementing the Master Park