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16 <br /> funding). The general concept plan has been to develop the park to feature a soccer complex <br /> to address the demand for soccer fields in the area. The County has been in discussions with <br /> a third-party soccer organization about partnering in the first phase of this project on a more- <br /> expedited timeframe. <br /> A master plan for the facility and a Memorandum of Agreement with the Town of Chapel Hill <br /> and the potential third party, if pursued,would be initiated in the summer of 2024 to prepare <br /> for the project. <br /> • Additional School Capital Needs <br /> Although the FY2024-34 CIP includes$400 million for school improvements over the next ten <br /> (10) years, the total capital needs identified by the consultant exceed that amount, so <br /> planning needs to occur during this time to make additional capital funding available for <br /> school improvements. <br /> • County Long Range Facility Plan <br /> The County has committed to a process to identify solutions to the space issues faced by the <br /> criminal justice system. Some funding is reserved in the plan for this purpose, but the <br /> outcome of that planning process is uncertain. In addition, the complete list of projects <br /> recommended in the County's Long-Range Plan was not funded. Additional planning also <br /> needs to occur for County projects to meet long range space needs. <br /> Gratitude and Appreciation <br /> The FY2024-34 Recommended CIP is the culmination of long term planning, creative thinking, <br /> and problem solving by numerous County staff. We thank them for their valuable contributions. <br /> The County's Budget Office, led by Kirk Vaughn and supported by Christy Dodson, provided <br /> exemplary support, advice, and attention to detail. In addition to the work of the Budget Office, <br /> this document includes valuable contributions from Alan Dorman, Assistant Director of Asset <br /> Management Services, Angel Barnes, Capital Projects Manager, Chaz Offenburg, Deputy Finance <br /> Director, and Gary Donaldson, Chief Financial Officer. This year's planning process was further <br /> enhanced by the input of the County's Sustainability Manager, Amy Eckberg, who helped the <br /> team review each project proposal through the lens of sustainability. <br /> We look forward to working with you over the next several weeks to improve upon the Manager's <br /> Recommended Capital Investment Plan. Please contact us if you have any questions. <br /> Page 1 14 <br />