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Draft 3/24/99 Section I - Summary of 'Resources / Priorities Summary of Inventories and Available Knowledge Comprehensive Resource Database Overlay Recreation and Parkland Priorities and Joint Schools/Parks Master Priority List for Acquisition Section 11 - Management and Funding Tools and Technique Alternatives for Acquisition Management Structure for Open Space Lands ( land trusts , etc . ) Structure for Recreation and Parkland Acquisition Coordination with Other Agencies Alternative Funding Sources ( grants , etc ) Section 111 - Implementation Recommended Implementation Measures B . Funding Sources The means and methods of funding future recreation and parks needs may involve a number of approaches and combinations . As discussed in Section III , a coordinated approach for capital funding of acquisitions might be desirable . Some possibilities for funding sources might include : • Bond referenda from the County or Towns • Grants from programs such as the NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund , the Natural Heritage Trust Fund , the Clean Water Management Trust Fund , Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program , and other sources ( add examples ) • Allocations from local government general funds or special accounts • Contributions from other agencies with interests • Matching funds from local governments • Payment- in - Lieu or New Program of funding through development (see . Sections VI and V11 ) • Future Federal programs for open space and parks Two of these potential funding sources are funded through locally - collected revenue stamps . Currently , the County collects $ 2 . 00 per thousand on the sale prices of houses . Of this money , 48 % goes to the State , while 52 % stays in the County . • Of the State money , seventy -five percent ( 75 % ) goes to the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund established under G . S . 113 -44 . 15 . The money 19