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z 1 � <br /> communityarks needs was developed for each j and <br /> p p jurisdiction , <br /> recommendations were forwarded on a variety of issues, including . <br /> • Formation of an Intergovernmental Parks Work Group to share <br /> information and explore collaboration opportunities , <br /> • Possible funding mechanisms, <br /> • Use of the County 's Lands Legacy program as a vehicle for coordinated <br /> parkland acquisition , and <br /> • The need for a bond referendum to address the current parkland deficit . <br /> Note : For purposes of this report, the three previous reports are referred to in the following manner : <br /> Report of the Recreation and Parks Work Group ( 1996 ) = 1996 Work Group report, <br /> Report on Coordination of Recreation and Parks Services in Orange County ( 1997) = 1997 Coordination <br /> Report <br /> Report of the Joint Master Recreation and Parks Work Group ( 1999 ) = 1999 JMRP report <br /> I <br /> Both the 1997 Coordination Report and the 1999 JMRP Report suggest that parks <br /> collaboration be pursued , with the County as lead entity for coordination and <br /> p tY <br /> administration . At the 1997 Assemblyof Governments meeting , staffs were <br /> 9 � <br /> asked to further develop ideas for joint parks efforts by the jurisdictions and <br /> report back at a future Assembly of Governments meeting . <br /> In addition to these reports, there is a related document worthy of note . The <br /> Memoranda of Agreement for Providing Coordinated Site and Facility <br /> Planning ( originated by the Schools and Land Use Councils ) provide an impetus <br /> for co - location of public facilities where possible . The Memoranda of Agreement <br /> are provided as Appendix 5 . <br /> With these efforts as a backdrop , this report will attempt to address the following <br /> issues . <br /> i <br /> 1 . Methods for CoordinatingMunicipal and County Funding : <br /> • ma Cap a tal the sharingof infortion on Current <br /> Improvement/Investment, Flans (CIP 's) for parks and recreation; and <br /> • a ; review of other potential funding sources <br /> ' m The Coumys La 'Legacy program as, a mechanisfor2 . *coordination of parkland acquisition <br /> 3 . Observations on Ca ital Funding , for Parks C <br /> P g <br /> 4 . Developing a Consensus on Park Needs ' <br /> 5 . Where Do We , Go From Here ? : Conclusions <br />