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• <br /> FY 2001-2002 Fv 2000 2001 1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> DRAFT GOAL <br /> Revised 3/2/01 <br /> Revised 11/20/00 <br /> Drafted 5/12/00 <br /> LANDS LEGACY PROGRAM <br /> GOAL STATEMENT: Using the County's adopted Lands Legacy policy, identify, evaluate and acquire important priority natural and <br /> cultural resource lands in Orange County for perpetual preservation or recreational use <br /> Goal Initiated/Proposed By: Board of County Commissioners <br /> Most Recent Version Adopted by BOCC: N/A(Note: This version based on BOCC actions of 4/4/00 and 5/3/00 on Lands Legacy) <br /> STATUS REPORT <br /> The Board of Commissioners adopted"A Lands Legacy Program for Orange County"on April 4, 2000, focused on prioritizing and acquiring <br /> parklands and lands of important natural and cultural resource significance for future generations. On May 3, 2000,the Board adopted an <br /> Interim Action Plan for the Lands Legacy program for the period May 3, 2000—June 30, 2001,which identifies priorities for staff in resource <br /> acquisitions. The first regular Annual Action Plan will be developed in the fall of 2000 with relevant advisory boards, and presented at the <br /> Board's December 2000 retreat for initial consideration—prior to adoption of an Action Plan in April 2001.The objectives contained herein are <br /> taken from the adopted Lands Legacy program and the adopted Interim Action Plan. Environment and Resource Conservation staff will also be <br /> working toward completing the Comprehensive Resource GIS Database in the coming fiscal year, as well as working with area land trusts, <br /> local governments and other partners through the new Orange County Land Preservation—Conservation Alliance. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT/RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS <br /> Completion of this goal will involve the following commitment of existing staff resources: ERC Director,Land Resource Conservation <br /> Manager, ERC Administrative Assistant, ERC GIS Coordinator. Coordination towards these objectives also includes the Recreation and Parks <br /> Director,the Planning Director,the Soil and Water District Conservationist, and the County Attorney. <br />