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z The Master Plan design contains a 96-acre park with a balance of low-impact and active recreation. While the majority of the total land area in the park is left in a natural state or proposed for low-impact recreation, there is a substantial active recreation portion of the park. The design for the park would make this the largest active recreation node in the County. Six playing fields have been designed, along with a variety of court sports, a senior activities area, picnic shelters and other amenities. Several meadow areas, in keeping with the Olmsteadian vision for the park, are also proposed for flexible open space uses. The proposed Educational Gampus on the northernmost 76 acres features a co-located elementary and middle school with associated facilities. A separate "pod" in the campus was identified but not designed, and the Plan suggests that it could feature a second elementary school or another facility, to be determined at a later date. The remaining 21-acre part of the site (designated in the Pre-Concept Plan as "Potential School Site") was discovered to contain an archaeological site of some significance, and the Master Plan proposes only a tentative trail section in the perimeter of this area, pending further research. In recent months, staff has met to review the approval process with the Town of Carrboro, develop a proposed phasing plan for the Township Park, and generate cost estimates. Staff has prepared a memorandum summarizing the Town's approval process (attached). The components involved in reviewing the Master Plan and the phasing plan/cost estimates are complex and will likely require Board discussion in greater detail than is possible tonight. For tonight's purposes, the Board may wish to discuss: • The timetable for submitting the Master Plan and an application for Phase I of the park to the Town of Carrboro, and the steps needed to reach this point • The selection of a name for the site • A future work session where review/revisions to the Master Plan and phasing/cost estimates can be discussed FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no impact associated with this status report or discussion. Funding for Phase I of the park was included in the 2001 Parks and Open Space bond in the amount of $1.2 million. $200,000 was included in the first band sale in 2002, and an additional $200,000 is proposed for FY 2003-04. The remaining $800,000 is proposed for FY 2004-05. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: • Discuss and consider approving a name far the site • Discuss the possible timetable for submittal of the Master Plan and Phase I of the park to the Town of Carrboro • Schedule the Master Plan, phasing and cost estimates, and construction plans far Phase I of the park for discussion at a work session in early 2004 • Receive the report of the Master Plan Work Group, thanking the members far their participation and hard work