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Draft 4/ 28/ 99 VI = � . RECMMENDATTNS 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 move into the 21st century, the nature of future park and recreation provior sion 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. In its deliberations , the Master Recreation and Parks Work Group has developed recommendations in eight key areas : 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 jursidiction, 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 effort 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 though 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 • Make recommendations on allocation of future bond moneys for parks and recreation . • Develop grant applications and alternative funding sources 36