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2 5 . To review and inform the municipalities and County concerning parks needs and potential opportunities 6 . To develop parameters for parks standards ( leaving flexibility for the actual standards to vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction within these parameters ) 7 . To develop and coordinate public education and public outreach on parks issues ( coordinated brochures , etc . ) The initial meeting of the IPWG was held on December 7 , 2000 , following appointments by all Town and County elected boards and both school boards . During 2001 , 2002 and 2003 , the IPWG met three and usually four times per year . A wide variety of topic discussion and information - sharing took place during this timeframe , including : 1 . Planning for the November 2001 County Parks and Open Space Bond 2 . Creation of a brochure about all parks and recreation opportunities in the County ( currently being completed ) 3 . Review of Parkland Acquisitions and Opportunities ( such as the County' s Lands Legacy Program acquisitions ) 4 . Review and Comment on New Projects Underway ( such as Southern Park , CHATPEC , Little River Park and the Homestead Aquatic Center) 5 . Study of New Opportunities ( including greenways opportunities and basic operating principles for parks , among others ) , and 6 . Items Referred to the IPWG by Elected Boards ( including the review of OWASA- owned land for park purposes and the draft Joint Parks Planning Process and Policy ) On June 30 , 2003 , the three-year initial term of the IPWG expired . The resolution adopted by all elected boards in 2000 called for an evaluation of the project after three years . The attached report provides this analysis , as well as thoughts by IPWG members on the successes and challenges of the initiative , and ideas on re- establishing the Work Group . The only substantive change proposed is to add a fourth meeting each year ( up from three ) to put the group on a quarterly schedule . A resolution is attached that would re - establish the Work Group . If the Board wishes to propose renewal of the IPWG , with changes as deemed necessary , staff would forward this report and resolution to the other elected boards and ask them to also re- establish the work group . FINANCIAL IMPACT : None . RECOMMENDATION ( S ) : The Manager recommends that the Board review and adopt the report and resolution , with changes as needed , to re - establish the IP Work Group . Staff would then convey the resolution and report to the Towns for authorization from the elected boards of Hillsborough , Chapel Hill and Carrboro .