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48 <br /> What are your Board/Commission's most important accomplishments? <br /> The Council annually reviews progress toward the adopted Parks and Recreation <br /> Master Plan 2030, and received regular reports and provided feedback on the <br /> Mountains to Sea Trail progress. The PRC also advised the Board and staff on a <br /> variety of topics, including: <br /> • Reviewed construction/opening plans for Blackwood Farm Park and <br /> Seven Mile Creek Natural Area <br /> • Heard from local residents and tennis groups about tennis court needs, <br /> and developed recommendation <br /> • Capital funding for parks (FY 2018-23 Capital Investment Plan projects) <br /> • Recommendations on FY 2018-19 Outside Agency Funding Requests <br /> • Sponsored The Nature of Orange Photography Contest <br /> • Received report and provided feedback on LocalFest <br /> • Conducted periodic site visits to County parks <br /> • Reviewed and advised on potential "home park" at Millhouse Road Park <br /> • Reviewed and advised on new Parks Operations Base and Environment <br /> and Agricultural Center plans <br /> • Reviewed and commented on River Park upgrades and amenities <br /> • Reviewed Sportsplex fieldhouse improvements and programs <br /> List of Specific Tasks, Events, or Functions Performed or Sponsored <br /> Annually. <br /> • Serve as Mountains to Sea Trail (MST) Advisory/Steering Committee <br /> • Nature of Orange Photography Contest <br /> • Review of Outside Agency funding recommendations (recreation) <br /> • (Biennial) Joint Advisory Board meeting <br /> • Support for department functions and special events <br /> • Review of annual Capital Investment Plan proposal for parks <br /> • Receive annual report on Recreation and Athletics programs <br /> • Receive annual report on Parks and Trails facilities <br /> • Prepare Annual Report and Work Plan for BOCC <br /> • Receive requests from county residents and organizations for local <br /> recreation facility needs, and develop recommendations for the BOCC <br /> Describe this board/commission's activities/accomplishments in carrying <br /> out BOCC goals)/priorities, if applicable. <br />