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Soccer Superfund Policy and Guidelines <br />Orange County has created a "Soccer Superfund," funded initially by bonds approved by County <br />voters in November 2001. At its discretion, the Board of County Commissioners may consider <br />appropriation of fiords (as available) from the Soccer Superfrnd. <br />Purposes of the Soccer Superfund <br />Funds from this source are intended to be used primarily for the development of fields used <br />primarily for soccer in Orange County. A secondary purpose for these funds is for the purchase <br />of land in Orange County for the development of soccer fields. The Board of County <br />Commissioners may reserve approximately 1/2 of the total fund for a Soccer Park of at least six <br />(6) fields. <br />A. Construction of Public Soccer Facilities <br />Facilities funded by the Soccer Superfund should be developed using a process that includes <br />opportunities for public hearings, comment and review. <br />1. Facilities Constructed by Orange County <br />a. Facilities should be constructed on land that is owned by Orange County. <br />b. Facilities should be designed by, and oversight of construction should be <br />managed by, the Orange County Environment and Resource Conservation <br />Department and the Recreation and Parks Department, as defined in their <br />departmental duties. Other persons or entities may be involved as directed by <br />the County Manager or the Board of County Commissioners.. <br />c. Facilities should be managed by Orange County Recreation and Parks <br />Department, which should be responsible for the programming and use of the <br />facility. The Recreation and Parks Department will schedule these facilities <br />for use by Orange County programs, and when available, for use by non-profit <br />outside recreation agencies and groups which demonstrate outreach and other <br />practices promoting equality and goodwill regardless of an individual's race, <br />color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status or <br />familial status. <br />2. Facilities Constructed Through Matching Grants to Public Entities <br />Qualified public entities may apply for up to 50% matching finds from the Soccer <br />Superfund to assist in soccer field development projects Project proposals must <br />include proof of free and clear public ownership of the land on which the fields <br />will be developed. The acceptance of in-kind services toward the 50% match will <br />be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Board of County Commissioners. <br />The Board of Commissioners will make a determination on the approval of <br />matching grants, at their discretion and as funds permit.