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22 <br /> Funding proposed in FY 2019-20 would fund Phase II-A of the Park's development. This <br /> phase of development would feature an additional small baseball/softball fields to <br /> address the loss of similar t-ball fields in Hillsborough in 2020 and associated parking <br /> and infrastructure. Phase II-B in Years 6-10 would add tennis courts, a picnic shelter and <br /> additional parking. <br /> • Mountains to Sea Trail - $289,000 <br /> The Mountains to Sea Trail (MST) is a part of the N.C. State Parks system that is <br /> planned to connect the Great Smoky Mountains with the Outer Banks by trail. A portion <br /> of the trail runs through Orange County. Funding requested in FY2019-20 would be used <br /> to acquire easements and construct trail segments of the MST from Buckhorn Road <br /> south, on and around the OWASA-owned lands at Cane Creek Reservoir, and <br /> continuing to the Alamance County line. The initial segment will also include pedestrian <br /> crossing improvements over Interstate 85/40. <br /> • River Park Phase II - $150,000 <br /> River Park is located behind the justice facilities in Hillsborough. Several improvements <br /> to the park are currently underway. These improvements anticipated a small scale <br /> performance shell, but as needs and opportunities were evaluated, an enhanced <br /> performance shell could significantly benefit the park and service to residents. FY2019- <br /> 20 funding is included to construct an enhanced performance shell using outside funds <br /> raised through a private fundraising campaign. <br /> • Little River Park Phase II - $50,000 <br /> Little River Park is a joint Orange County and Durham County initiative guided by an <br /> Interlocal agreement that divides expenses equally between the two counties. Funding <br /> requested in FY2019-20 is intended to address the Laws House, which stands at the <br /> park entrance and has been stabilized pending a future decision on use or <br /> deconstruction. <br /> • Fairview Park Improvements - $67,000 <br /> A site assessment study for the former landfill area at Fairview Park was started in FY <br /> 2017-18 to investigate opportunities for remediation and park development. This multi- <br /> year assessment is underway and will continue into the summer of 2020. Funds for the <br /> landfill assessment study as well as the eventual mitigation will be reimbursed by the <br /> State Division of Environmental Quality. <br /> • Cedar Grove Community Center- $107,000 <br /> Funding is requested in FY2019-20 to replace funds that were re-purposed in FY 2018- <br /> 19. This project will install shower facilities in the Community Center. <br /> • Parks and Recreation Facility Renovations and Repairs - $180,000 <br /> Funding of$180,000 is requested in FY 2019-20 for ongoing safety, lighting/energy, park <br /> infrastructure, signage, preventive maintenance and landscape improvements to the <br /> County's seven parks. Each year, park and recreation equipment and facilities need <br /> renovation, safety improvements, repair, replacement and upgrades. This project <br /> provides for a scheduled and prioritized funding source for these needs identified in the <br /> 2030 Parks & Recreation Master Plan process. <br /> Vehicle Replacements - $965,550 <br />