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A Lai1d� Legar, Program ror Orar; r�_:, C01Jrtj A 5 �_ d �i�j�C;O <br /> IV . Criteria and Priorities for Acquisition <br /> The significant GIS system data that the County has developed in natural <br /> and cultural resources will not be useful to the County without a set of <br /> criteria to guide site evaluation , prioritization , and significance . Over the <br /> spring and summer of 1999 , each of the County 's advisory boards with `f <br /> roles in resource preservation were asked to provide thoughts on criteria <br /> that should be used to evaluate resources . These ideas have been used to <br /> developthe following criteria modified in some cases to fit the overall El <br /> 9 <br /> context of the program . <br /> MWM <br /> A . General Evaluation Criteria <br /> While certain types of resources will best be evaluated against y <br /> specific criteria for the type of resource , all potential land <br /> acquisitions ( whether fee - simple or other ) may be initially <br /> evaluated on several general criteria . The general criteria may also <br /> be useful , in conjunction with the Board 's adopted goals , in <br /> deciding among competing resource preservation opportunities . <br /> In late 1998 , a general evaluation template was created to evaluate <br /> interim land acquisition proposals being considered by the County . . <br /> The evaluation template assesses , for each site , the following <br /> variables : <br /> I <br /> General Evaluation Template <br /> J <br /> How is the ! and classified in the Comprehensive Plan <br /> and zoning m ��i �'' <br /> Inventory and F'. ._ ource checklist — what is present on <br /> the site ? <br /> Are there develo ment constraints to the property ? <br /> Is there an imminent threat to development or <br /> purchase the property ? <br /> What type of access exists to the site ? <br /> What are the surrounding land uses ? <br /> Ownership and Value ( both market and assessed ) <br /> information . 14 <br /> What is the asking rice and timeframe for sale ? <br /> Are there previous evaluations or assessments ? <br /> Liability concerns ? <br /> What are the possible uses of property ? <br /> Would the acquisition meet Countgoals ? <br /> air <br /> Beyond this basic evaluation , more - detailed and specific site <br /> assessments will be needed , depending on the type ( s ) of <br /> 16Jr: <br />