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5/ 26/ 99 ¢ 9 _ E 2 1/my 3- II . RECOM 41 A`� IONS K , .. .. mob .. . . �� amarmytea : One of the important results of this report will be the laying of groundwork for future matching funds and grant programs - - many of which require a set of goals , objectives and criteria . As Orange County , Chapel Hill , Carrboro and Hillsborough develop , the nature of future park and recreation provision will likely include cooperative ventures among the local governments and partnerships with organizations such as the school systems , OWASA , UNC and Duke . Planning for this eventuality should begin now , to ensure that valuable opportunities are not lost . These concepts were in fact , the reason for this effort , as described in the Assembly of Governments and Manager 's reports from 1996/ 1997 , In its deliberations , the Master Recreation and Parks Work Group has developed recommendations in nine key areas : l A . Create a " Parks and Resource Lands Council " In developing plans for long - term recreation and parks planning , the Work Group has identified a need for a permanent joint Parks and Resource Lands Council . For example , this council might include one elected official and one citizen from each jurisdiction , along with representatives from the school systems , UNC , OWASA and Duke . The Council could meet quarterly to address follow - up concerns in the areas discussed in this report . The opportunity in this Work Group to bring all of the different local governments to the table has been useful and informative , and the Work Group feels that this momentum could be continued through a long - term mechanism . While the actual duties of the Council would need to be determined , some areas of responsibility might include : • Develop and periodically review coordinated standards ; • Develop future bond proposals for parks and recreation ; • Provide input and a coordinating mechanism for updates of future recreation plans in the different jurisdictions ; • Make recommendations on allocation of future bond moneys for parks and recreation ; • Develop grant applications and alternative funding sources ; ` Maintain and update the Inventory of Parks and Recreation Facilities developed as part of this effort , F Create and maintain an inventory of properties dedicated or accepted as part of the development process ; • Monitor success of efforts to protect significant natural areas t as identified in the Natural Areas Inventory , watershed