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C . Coordinated capital program <br /> 1 . Components : (a) long-range plan, (b) multi-year program , and <br /> ( c ) annual budget. <br /> 2 . Participating jurisdictions currently have effective , separate <br /> capital programs , but coordination between jurisdictions is <br /> limited. <br /> IStrong support exists for coordinated, "unified " long-range <br /> plans for parks and recreation facilities . <br /> 4 . Open space dedication or fees - in- lieu of dedication are <br /> required by each jurisdiction . Requirements are similar but <br /> somewhat different in each jurisdiction. <br /> 5 . Orange County has recently initiated a long -range " master <br /> recreation and parks " planning process . The process includes <br /> intergovernmental representation, but it is not perceived to be <br /> a joint effort of Orange County , Chapel Hill , and Carrboro . <br /> D . Coordination of operations <br /> 1 . There is potential for incremental benefits over several years . <br /> Coordination is not expected to produce major, near-term <br /> improvements in operations . <br /> 2 . Procedures for coordinating separate programs may be easily <br /> and quickly initiated.. Obtaining , agreement on the <br /> comprehensive consolidation of recreation operations under <br /> one agency may be difficult. Partial consolidation of some <br /> operating functions may be beneficial and acceptable . <br /> 3 . Considerable coordination of existing operations exists . This <br /> provides a base for an expanded coordination effort . <br /> Examples include the "Fun Finder' listing of programs for all <br /> Jurisdictions and the production of the January , 1996 report <br /> on " Recreation and Park Issues in Orange County , N. C . <br /> 4 . Interviews with managers and directors produced a few <br /> examples of operating programs that may be improved with <br /> coordination. Examples include : <br /> a . Reduction in duplication for a few indoor programs . <br /> b . A joint athletics program which will reduce travel <br /> distance and improve accessibility . <br /> c . Coordination to prevent schedule conflicts for special <br /> events . <br /> d. A unified approach to senior citizen programs . <br /> 2 <br />