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6 <br /> NOTE.-.`%-70 C11AI1'GES TFEI.RE MADE 710 711118 DRAF.TAT TILE Fk,113RUARY ' 7 i'VORK <br /> GROUPAH,,ETIA"G. PEWDING JUISETING AlVD.A.Pf)BOVAL IN APRIL <br /> DRAFT 2/20/02 <br /> a. Process for Current Joint Parks and Open Space Projects <br /> (diagram of process included as Attachment 3) <br /> 1) The Towns and County should, develop a prioritization of <br /> joint projects, including project cost estimates and expected <br /> duration (see B.Lb above) <br /> 2) The County would then consider funding timetables, <br /> opportunities and the schedule of projects <br /> 3) Once the County has approved funding and timetable, a <br /> Capital Project Ordinance would be developed by both <br /> jurisdictions. This step would trigger the creation of a <br /> Town/County Parks "Project Plan Group" (PPG) to <br /> recommend key decisions on the project. <br /> 4) The Town and County elected boards could then appoint two <br /> members each to a Parks/Open Space Project Plan Group for <br /> each project, as per its schedule. <br /> 5) After receiving recommendations of the Project Plan Group, <br /> the County Commissioners and Town elected board would <br /> make their respective decisions regarding the Project Plans. <br /> 6) The parks would be designed, constructed and opened in <br /> accord with the Project Plan <br /> Parks/Open Space Project Plan Group (PPG) <br /> • 2 County Commissioners and 2 elected officials from the jurisdiction(s) involved <br /> in the project <br /> • County/Town Managers or their designees <br /> • Relevant Staff(Budget, ERCD, Parks, other as needed) <br /> Proposed Charge to Each Parks/Open Space Project Plan Group (PPG) <br /> Develop a recommendation to respective elected boards on the following items: <br /> • Which jurisdiction will serve as lead entity for coordinating parks design and <br /> construction (including phasing plans, and the hiring of design and construction <br /> consultants and architects) <br /> • Which jurisdiction will coordinate park operation, stewardship and maintenance <br /> (including the hiring of operational consultants) <br /> • The process for developing a park concept plan, if not already completed <br /> (including appointments to any committees so charged) <br /> • The process for Board approval of the concept plan and park construction, or any <br /> like steps <br /> • The process for Board approval of final site plans and construction phasing <br /> • Any plans for the leasing, or exclusive use/scheduling of park facilities by any <br /> private or non-profit firm or organization <br />