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Draft <br /> 3/ 24/ 99 <br /> .Joint Recreation and Parks Master Plan Outline <br /> I . Background History <br /> a . Rationale for Update of Joint Plan <br /> b . Joint Planning Efforts - 1996 - 97 <br /> (Assembly of Governments Report, Coordinated Report, SOCF) <br /> Co Summary of Existing Plans <br /> ( e . g . County Master Plan , Municipality Plans ) <br /> d . Background and Rationale for Updating Joint Plan <br /> ( Explore relationship between existing and proposed school sites and <br /> parks , exploring strategies for the preservation of natural and cultural <br /> resources through open space design , including the relationship of <br /> these resources to active and passive recreational uses ; tasks and <br /> goals established by Work Group ) <br /> II . Descriptive Scenario - Where are we now ? <br /> a . Inventory of Parks and Recreation resources <br /> b . Parks and Recreation needs identified <br /> c . Parks and - Recreation standards - <br /> d . Status of previous bonds and projects constructed <br /> III . Future Efforts and Issues - Where to go from here ? <br /> a . Park/ Recreation acquisition goals , objectives and criteria <br /> b . Joint siting and management of sites <br /> c . Implications of UNC Expansion <br /> d . Impediments to Location ( lighting , intensity, traffic, ) <br /> e . Mechanisms for implementing goals ( CIP ' s ) <br /> IV . Adequate and timely provision of Parklands and Natural <br /> Use Corridors <br /> a . Ensure adequate recreation needs are met for each <br /> jurisdiction <br /> b . Provide greenways in urban areas and wildlife corridors in <br /> rural areas of County . <br /> c . Analyze potential of land in greenways and corridors <br /> V . Acquisition of land <br /> a . Coordination with Resource Acquisition Program <br /> ( acquisition and dedication ) <br /> b . Funding Sources <br /> VI . Payment - In - Lieu Programs <br /> a . Conduct review of local , regional , and national standards <br /> for parkland dedication <br /> b . Service boundaries for payment - in - lieu <br /> c . Update dedication and payment provisions <br />