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!I[: <br />provided feedback and input on the Mountains to Sea Trail community <br />meetings, reports and update. The PRC also advised staff on a variety of <br />topics, including: <br />• Plans for Blackwood Farm Park <br />• The process for capital funding for parks (FY 2017 -22 Capital Investment <br />Plan projects) <br />• Reviewed and made recommendations on five FY 2017 -18 Outside Agency <br />Funding Requests (recreation agencies) <br />• Sponsored The Nature of Orange Photography Contest <br />• Online trails and parks information and communication methods <br />• Site visits to County parks <br />• Headwaters Nature Preserve plans <br />• Developed recommendations for the Lands Legacy Action Plan 2018 -2020 <br />• Community Centers and transition to community -based management <br />• River Park upgrades and amenities <br />• Naming of Fairview Park ballfield for James Stewart <br />• Received updates on Town of Hillsborough new Churton Street pedestrian <br />improvements and bus lane at River Park <br />• Met with Sportsplex executive director on upcoming changes and <br />collaboration possibilities <br />List of Specific Tasks, Events, or Functions Performed or Sponsored Annually. <br />• Nature of Orange Photography Contest <br />• Review of Outside Agency Funding recommendations (recreation) <br />• (Biennial) Joint Advisory Board meeting <br />• Support for Department Functions and Special Events <br />• Review of Annual Capital Investment Plan proposal for parks <br />• Receive Annual Report on Recreation and Athletics Programs <br />• Receive Annual Report on Parks and Trails Facilities <br />• Prepare Annual Report and Work Plan for BOCC <br />Describe this board /commission's activities /accomplishments in carrying out <br />BOCC goal(s) /priorities, if applicable. <br />The PRC reviews site plans for major subdivision applications in the <br />county's jurisdiction. Recommendations are made on potential land <br />dedication for parks and open space. (Goal 5) <br />The PRC was the lead advisory board for the Parks and Recreation Master <br />Plan 2030 and regularly reviews progress toward the Comprehensive Plan <br />goals and has served as a "steering committee." The PRC also was the <br />lead advisory board in the creation of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan <br />2030. (Goal 5) <br />The Council reviews plans and advises on new park construction and <br />openings (such as Blackwood Farm Park, Hollow Rock Nature Park), and <br />