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Residential growth has increased sharply in Orange County over the past decades, in large pad due W of over the well ars, con quality s been expressed schools in the county. Through the school process di over two years, concem has been overcrowding n t elected officials at both the county school districts and municipal levels that d parents have in the schools could jeopardize th the quality education met SLUG),, receive and Parente have come to and staff In members Schools & Land Use Councils (SLUG),districts committee of elected officials and staff members from the County's adroit ning ways antl towns of superior Centers, Chapel dill and dills borough, began the process of designing ways to ensure superior schools without unduly jeopardizing growth. This committee began to look at the issue of linking new development to the capacity of schools as a way to help ensure quality schools in Orange County. This committee was developed a School Adequate Public Facilities Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)and model ordinance. This MOU and model claimants have been refined and approved as of November, 2001, by the Joint Schools& Land Use Councils into their current form. The MOU and model Schools Adequate Public Facilities ONinance in Its present form have been recommended far approval to the four jurisdictions considering the ordinance. Before the ordinance can take effect, seven issues must be agreed upon: 1. Level of service limits at each school level (MOU Sealed 11 2. Membership determination date (MOU Section f e) 3. Building capacity (MOU Section 1b) 4. Capital Improvement Plan (MOU Section l c(f) 5. Student Growth Rata (MOU Section 1c(ii)) 6. Student Projection Method (MOU Section Icong 7. Student Generation Rate per Dwelling Unit (MOU Section Ic(iv)) The MOU can be approved with the issues noted above as being resolved/addressed prior to the actual ordinance being added to the land development regulations FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with discussion of these issues. RECOMMENDATION($): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss these issues and concerns and provide any necessary comments to staff.