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description above, the cost estimate is based on general previous experience. Detailed cost estimates based on actual design could have a high probability of significant deviation fiom this estimate. We believe that we should have a recommended plan by early 2005 if the flood study information is available as early as promised. NEXT STEPS We believe a key decision for the PPC is to determine what project(s) to fund with the $1,000,000 in Orange County bond funds. The PPC has discussed the possibility of using the funds for both the Bolin and Morgan Creek Trail projects. We believe that either project would be a good use of the funds and would result in significant extensions of existing trails. As far as process is concerned we believe that the projects could have significant differences in approaches: Bolin Creek Trail: If the PPC decides to use all or' a part of the bond funds on this project we would need to start from the beginning of the design phase. In this case we would recommend that a citizen committee not be established to guide the process. We generally use citizen committees when a number of viable options exist,. In this case we believe that there may not be any significant routing options available,. The actual location of the trail would likely be driven by engineering constraints, property issues, and utility locations. We believe that citizen involvement would be vital once an engineering evaluation is completed. Citizens could help us decide many issues such as minor variations in route, aesthetic considerations, landscaping issues, and privacy enhancements. If the PPC agrees with this suggestion we would propose the following sequence: • Use the approved PPC process agreement adopted by the County and the Town. • Advertise for design firms familiar with design and construction in difficult terrain, including design in azeas affected by FEMA floodways and floodplains. Use the $100,000 in Town bond funds available in 2004 for the initial design costs. • Determine the most logical route for the trail based on the least amount of alteration to the environment and sound engineering practices. • Solicit public involvement to examine preliminary plans and any options that maybe available. • Present a concept plan to elected officials. • Begin land acquisition based on the approved concept plan. • Begin detailed design based on the concept plan. • Build phase one based on available funds. Morgan Creek Trail: If the PPC decides to use all or a part of the bond funds for this project we would suggest that we continue working with the existing citizen committee. If the PPC agrees with this suggestion we would propose the following sequence: Use the existing design team to analyze options using new flood data.. Present refined options already identified in light of new flood data to the Morgan Creek Trail Committee,. • Present a concept plan to elected officials.