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Identify any activities this board/commission expects to carry out in 2021 as they <br /> relate to established BOCC goals and priorities. <br /> If applicable, is there a fiscal impact (i.e., funding, staff time, other resources) <br /> associated with these proposed activities (please list). <br /> • Continue to advise and review on Mountains to Sea Trail activities on <br /> a quarterly basis <br /> • Review and advise on Blackwood Farm Park Phase II construction <br /> plans as the project moves into construction in summer 2021. <br /> • Review and advise on continuing new virtual programming instituted <br /> during 2020 as part of the COVID-19 response. <br /> • Participate in the master plan update of the Soccer.com Center, and <br /> review and advise on plans. <br /> • Explore potential for collaboration with other potential partners for <br /> additional indoor recreational facilities. Work to investigate and <br /> quantify how many people are unserved in current conditions. <br /> • Review and provide comment on updates to the Little River Regional <br /> Park and Natural Area interlocal agreement and new master plan. <br /> • The Council now receives quarterly updates on recreation activities <br /> and programs, and park facility improvements. Provide feedback on <br /> opportunities. <br /> What are the concerns or emerging issues your board has identified for the <br /> upcoming year that it plans to address, or wishes to bring to the Commissioners' <br /> attention? <br /> • Explore and develop ideas on increasing online and virtual <br /> programming as a regular part of the County's recreation offerings. <br /> • Continue to monitor and participate in conversations about the <br /> concept of the multi-modal trail connecting parks and open spaces <br /> between Chapel Hill/Carrboro and Hillsborough. <br /> • Look at planned recreation programs and park facilities with greater <br /> emphasis on an "equity lens" of evaluating needs and facilities. <br /> • Indoor recreation space continues to be under high demand, <br /> surpassing the ability of available local facilities to meet needs. <br /> Propose to undertake a renewed effort with the Orange County <br /> Schools for use of school facilities for recreation. <br /> • Look at adding landscaping and plantings to existing parks as a low- <br /> cost improvement. Continue emphasis on protecting and enhancing <br /> pollinator-friendly habitats in County parks and open spaces. <br />