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in fall of 2007. There is some evidence that this timetable will be extended in response to projections related to the School Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. Additional information would be available for Board consideration following the SAPFO - related student membership projections later this year. CHCCS staff has indicated that the 2004- 14 system CIP includes $2,620,000 in an unfunded section of the plan to address infrastructure improvements estimated 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 also 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. B. 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. C. An open house /public input session was held on October 4 at the Homestead Community Center, and 12 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. D. The County Engineer has prepared a memorandum 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. E, Preliminary cost estimates for park construction, based on the 2003 design, were prepared earlier this year and indicate a Phase estimate of $1.6 million and a total park design (all phases) of around $5 million, However, increases in construction costs and the new "alternative scenario" have not been factored into these estimates. A new phasing plan, based on the "alternative scenario" design, has been prepared and is included in the attached memo. An updated estimate for a revised Phase 1 could be obtained by January. F. Staff met with Chapel Hill Transit and Orange Public Transportation 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. Orange Public Transportation is currently in the midst of an updated Transportation Improvement program, and if proposed changes to routes are made this could open up additional areas for service, possible including the Twin Creeks site.