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DRAFT Proposed Soccer Superfund Policy and Guidelines November 18, 200.3 Orange County has created a "Soccer Superfund," funded initially by bonds approved by County voters in November 2001. At its discretion, the Board of County Commissioners may consider appropriation of funds (as available) from the Soccer Superfund:. Purposes of the Soccer Superfund Funds from this source are intended to be used primazily for' the development of fields used exclusively for soccer in Orange County, A secondazy purpose for these funds is for the purchase of land in Orange County for the development of soccer fields, No less than %2 of the total fund will be reserved for a Soccer Park of at least six (6) fields.. A. Construction of Public Soccer Facilities Facilities funded by the Soccer Superfund should be developed using a process that includes opportunities for public comment and review. 1. Facilities Constructed by Orange County a. Facilities should be constructed on land that is owned by Orange County, or on private land where the County holds along-term lease (20 years or more) b, Facilities should be designed by, and oversight of construction should be managed by, the Orange County Enviromnent and Resource Conservation Department and the Recreation and Parks Department, as defined in their depaztmental duties, Other persons or entities, such as a County Construction Manager, maybe involved as directed by the County Manager or the Board of County Commissioners. c. Facilities should be managed by Orange County Recreation and Parks Department, which should be responsible for the programming and use of the facility.. The Recreation and Parks Department will schedule these Facilities for use by Orange County programs, and when available, for use by non-profit outside recreation agencies and groups 2. Facilities Constructed Through Matching Grants to Qualified Private Non-Profit or Other Public Agencies Qualified private agencies or other public agencies may apply for up to 50% matching funds from the Soccer Superfund to assist in soccer field development prgjects. The acceptance of in-kind services towazd the private match will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Board of County Commissioners, The Board of Commissioners will make a determination on the approval of matching grants, at their discretion acid as funds permit..