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related student membership projections later this year. The CHCCS 2004 -14 CIP includes $2,620,000 in the unfunded section of the plan to address infrastructure improvements required for the Elementary School #10 site. This includes funding for the planned connector road and water /sewer service, and the estimate was developed based on conversations with OWASA, Town officials, and civil engineers, CHCCS staff notes that delivery of utilities to the school site may involve securing easements from private property owners, and expenses for this process were included in the estimate. 2. From July to September, staff members from ERCD, Recreation and Parks, Planning and the County Engineer developed an "alternative scenario' master plan design, focusing on smart growth design for the schools campus and increasing the opportunities for sharing of facilities. The alternative scenario, along with the original master plan, is provided in the attached memo. 3. An open house /public input session was held on October 4 at the Homestead Community Center. 11 persons attended the back -to -back one -hour sessions. Response to the alternative scenario was generally favorable, and comments provided by the attendees are provided as in the attached memo. 4. The County Engineer has prepared a memo outlining water and sewer issues for the park site (attached). The cost of connecting the projected restroom /concession facility (in proposed Phase 2) to OWASA sewer is estimated at $500,000, and extension of water service from Old 86 is estimated at around $75,000. However, costs of line extensions to serve the schools campus have not been calculated and could impact the park site service plans and costs, as would other facilities in future phases, such as a water playground. Staff has met with Chapel Hill Transit regarding possible service to the site, and this information is also provided in the attached memorandum. Generally, Chapel Hill Transit would look to a request from the Town of Carrboro and the County before evaluating service to this site. Until such time as ridership meets Federal guidelines for matching funds, service to this site would need to be funded by the requesting local governments. There are currently no plans to provide service in this area, although service to Lake Hogan Farms has been discussed. Conversations with Orange Public Transportation are scheduled in coming weeks to evaluate the possibility of providing service to the site. 6. Preliminary cost estimates for the park are being evaluated and will be provided in the near future, along with a proposed phasing plan. Staff has begun work on the background materials for the Town's CUP application that can be prepared at this point, and has met with Town of staff to review the plans and discuss general concepts, but the majority of the application cannot be completed until a Master Plan and proposed Phase I of the park is approved by the Board. Once the Board has reviewed and approved a master plan, and designated a Phase 1 for the project, a Conditional Use Permit for Phase 1 of the park could be completed. The CUP application would contain detailed construction drawings of portions of the project, as well as contextual portions of the Master Plan. Some portions of the drawings and specifications could be done in- house, but other portions will require civil engineering, stormwater design and other outside assistance. It is anticipated that the preparation of the CUP application, with requisite