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.III. Prima Issues Addressed b Plan Work Group ry. y <br /> Throughout the planning process , the work group has inventoried current facilities , <br /> discussed joint standard development, and investigated issues related to parkland <br /> acquisition and facilities funding . The following list highlights some of these issues . <br /> • Staff prepared an inventory of public, quasi public, and private facilities within the <br /> County that possess recreational opportunities for citizens . The database is structured <br /> to allow for constant updates and serve as the basis for a publicity brochure <br /> highlighting recreation resources in Orange County . <br /> • The role of recreation provision by UNC was discussed, and further investigation <br /> into possible partnerships between municipalities and the University has been <br /> discussed . <br /> • The development of joint standards for all jurisdictions in recreation and park <br /> provision was discussed, and may be a recommendation for a future Recreation and <br /> Parks Council (see below) . <br /> • The coordination of school and park siting is a top priority , and work from the <br /> School/Land Use Council can be incorporated in order to further this effort . <br /> • A multi jurisdictional payment-in -lieu program is being investigated . A review of <br /> local programs , case studies of efforts throughout North Carolina and the U . S . , and <br /> consultation with the Institute of Government, are serving as the basis for this review. <br /> • Interjurisdictional capital funding efforts for parkland acquisition and recreation and <br /> project funding are being developed . A proposal to coordinate CIP budgets and <br /> acquisition mechanism for parks and recreation between all jurisdictions is being <br /> developed, with a goal of efficient service provision to the entire County . <br /> TU . Possibleecommend�tons of Work group <br /> >x .. _.... _. .. . . . <br /> While the Work Group has not yet developed its recommendations , a draft set is being <br /> considered . These possible recommendations include : <br /> A . Standardized parks and recreation requirements among jurisdictions <br /> B . Joint siting , design, and management of school and park sites <br /> co Public/private partnerships across jurisdictions <br /> D . Joint Capital Facilities Plan for Parks and Recreation <br /> E . Standing "Joint Recreation and Parks Council" , that would address future <br /> followup , maintain database , public relations , develop future bond <br /> proposals <br /> F . Open Facilities Policy among 1 ) County, towns and OWASA, 2) UNC <br /> and schools , and 3 ) Duke <br /> G . Using CIP to recommend acquisition / joint acquisition methods <br /> H . Recommended Payment-in-lieu Changes <br />