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Initial Staff Thoughts for FY 2020-23 <br /> ➢ Parks and Open Space bond funds (approved 2001) are still available to acquire land <br /> through Lands Legacy program with focus in Bingham District. <br /> ➢ In FY 15-16 the County allocated $125,000 to purchase conservation easements with an <br /> expectation of leveraging at least $125,000 in additional funding from outside sources. <br /> In FY 16-17 the County allocated $250,000 to purchase conservation easements with an <br /> expectation of leveraging at least $250,000 in additional funding from outside sources. - <br /> In FY 17-18 the County allocated $0. <br /> In FY 18-19 the County allocated $500,000 to purchase conservation easements with an <br /> expectation of leveraging at least $500,000 in additional funding from outside sources <br /> In FY 20-21 the County will allocate $250,000 to the Lands Legacy Program with an <br /> expectation of leveraging at least $250,000 in additional funding from outside sources <br /> In FY 21-22 the County will allocate $500,000 to purchase conservation easements with <br /> an expectation of leveraging at least $500,000 in additional funding from outside <br /> sources <br /> ➢ DEAPR intends to focus more attention on the management and stewardship of <br /> properties acquired over the first 10 years of the program (e.g., management plans, <br /> building improvements, site improvements) <br /> ➢ DEAPR will use valuable information obtained from cultural/archaeological surveys of <br /> County-owned lands to design and construct new facilities at parks and preserves. <br /> Current projects include the Blackwood Farm (2nd Phase), Millhouse Road Park, and Twin <br /> Creeks. <br /> Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation <br /> PO Box 8181/306-A Revere Road <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> (919) 245-2510 <br />