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~~~1221i` S®ecer Supe~fu~d P®~icy ~~d Guidelines Orange Cowlty has created a "Soccer Superfund," fielded initially by bonds approved by County voters in November 2001. At its discretion, the Board of County Commissioners may consider appropriation of funds (as available) from the Soccer Superfund. Purposes of the Soccer Superfund Funds from this source are intended to be used primarily for the development of fields used prunarily for soccer in Orange County. A secondary purpose for these fluids is for the purchase n.f. land in C_~rflngP C~nm~ty frn• the clevel~j~ment ~f soccer fields. The R~aa•cl ~f C;~unty Commissioners may reserve approximately 1/z of the total fund for a Soccer Park of at least six (6) fields. A. Construction of Public Soccer Facilities Facilities fielded by the Soccer Superfiuid should be developed using a process that includes opportunities for public hearings, comment and review. 1. Facilities Constructed by. Orange County a. Facilities should be constructed on land that is a~vncd by Orange County. b. Facilities should be designed by, and oversight of construction should be managed by, the Orange County Environ~.nent and Resource Conservation Department and the Recreation and Parlcs Department, as defined in their depai-lmental duties. Other persons or entities may be.involved as directed by the Cowzty Maliager or the Board of County Commissioners. c. Facilities should be managed by Orange Coiuzty Recreation aizd Parlcs bepartment, which should be responsible for the programming and use of the facility. The Recreation and Parlcs Department will schedule these facilities for use by Orange County programs, and when available, for use bynon-profit outside recreation agencies and groups whicli demonstrate outreach and other practices promoting equality aild goodwill regardless of an individual's race, color, creed, religion, national origin,. sex, disability, age,.veteran status or familial status. 2. facilities Constructed Through TV.latching Grants to Public )Entities Qualified public entities may apply for up to 50% matching fiends fiom the Soccer Superfiand to assist in soccer field. development projects. Project proposals must include proof of flee and clear public ownership of the land on which the fields will be developed. The acceptance of in-kind services toward the 50% match will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Board of County Commissioners. The Board. of Commissioners will make a determination on the approval of matching grants, at their discretion and as funds penliit.