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a_; pond, relatively flat former farm fields, and Jones Creek had made the Cate property a prime candidate for the park. These features and the prior consideration of a park on this portion of the site were reflected in the Pre - Concept Plan, 3. The funding for the land acquisition was accomplished primarily through the 1997 Parks Bond. The 149 -acre Cate properties (3) south of the power line easement were funded by the following sources: • $2,700,000 from the 1997 Parks Bond (76 %) • $800,000 from the School /Park Reserve Fund (22.5 %) • $50,000 from payment -in -lieu funds (1,5 %) The funding for the 44 -acre Hunter property along Eubanks Road came from the School /Park Reserve Fund ($1,065,000). Preliminary Review of the Proposed Citizen Plan #3 As previously noted, time has not permitted a thorough review of the proposed new plan. Based on the correspondence received, the proposed inverted redesign is suggested with the following rationale: • It is asserted that the current designs do not contribute to the model of walkable neighborhoods • It is asserted that the current designs do not help in addressing childhood obesity by encouraging daily activity • It is asserted that the current designs present safety risks to children walking to school through the forest • The proposed Citizen Plan #3 would feature closer car and bus access to existing neighborhoods for the schools • It is asserted that park playing fields could be built along Eubanks Road without a need for an access road The proposed "Citizen Plan #3" has been developed, apparently using the County's jpeg GIS file, with rearranged elements. This design and supporting materials can be found as Attachment B. Time has not allowed for a thorough evaluation of the pros and cons of this proposal. What can be stated is that the goals of promoting walkability, providing for child safety, and minimizing infrastructure costs are goals that are shared by the County as well as the proposed redesign. As a preliminary assessment, staff would offer the following possible pros and cons to Citizen Plan #3, These preliminary points make reference to the map and supporting documentation in the attached proposal: