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22 <br /> FY2021-22 Recommended Parks,Open Space,and <br /> Trail Development Projects <br /> IL I <br /> ORANGE C U.r <br /> Chair Price asked how much would be allocated toward land acquisition. She recalled <br /> several years ago that she heard someone say Orange County would not buy land for the trail, <br /> but would assist. She asked how much the county is budgeting for land acquisition for the <br /> Mountains to Sea trail through Orange County. <br /> David Stancil said for the coming year, $100,000 of$181,000 is projected for land <br /> acquisition. He said there are four landowners with whom staff is working, to secure trail <br /> easements or purchases of land to insure access. He said the state has been supportive of <br /> land acquisitions. He said it is possible that the county will receive more than $35,000 from the <br /> state to assist with land acquisitions. He said the county is acquiring land with the help of the <br /> state and the Friends of the Mountains to Sea trail, and while some county funds are going to it, <br /> there has been just as much from the state, if not more. <br /> Chair Price asked if the total amount spent thus far is known, and how much more <br /> would be spent on the Mountains to Sea trail. <br /> David Stancil said there is existing funding from previous years, and there are a couple <br /> of key properties on the map that will require easements. He said it is hard to estimate <br /> because it is unclear if landowners will accept an easement, which is cheaper, or require <br /> purchase of the land. <br /> Chair Price asked if the amount of Orange County funds that have already been spent <br /> on land acquisition is known, and if there is a cap for how much will be spent. <br /> David Stancil said he would get back to the board with those totals. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton said if the board is getting this information about the Mountains <br /> to Sea trail, it should look at all the land acquisition that occurs to support the recreational <br /> activities of residents. She said it is important to have perspective. <br /> David Stancil said the Lands Legacy Program has 3-year action plans, and the next <br /> three-year plan will become available in September. <br /> Commissioner Fowler asked if the Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail contribute <br /> financially. <br /> David Stancil said it is usually in-kind assistance. He said this group has expertise in <br /> building trails, and are very helpful in this regard. <br /> Travis Myren resumed the PowerPoint presentation: <br />