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15 <br /> Christian Hirni said by integrating the "connectivity priority" values/data, it will increase the <br /> score of certain properties and possibly generate more interest and funding assistance from <br /> conservation partners. <br /> Slide #13 <br /> Lands Legacy Program <br /> 'i <br /> Protecting <br /> J <br /> special <br /> Commissioner Fowler said the plan was an enjoyable read and she liked how quickly <br /> connectivity was integrated into the plan. <br /> Chair Bedford said they are fortunate that their predecessors had the foresight to create <br /> the Lands Legacy program to preserve and protect the land. She thanked all of the people and <br /> groups involved in the creation and updating of the plan. She said being flexible with the plan is <br /> important in case new opportunities arise. She said if it is possible without driving up the price of <br /> land, to find a place that can be a trail head for the Mountains to Sea Trail. <br /> Vice-Chair Greene thanked them for the work they have done with the plans. She said this <br /> plan works hand in glove with other county plans. She said it reinforces the vision of land use in <br /> Orange County. She said hopefully they will have a vision that has conservation and working farm <br /> subdivisions. <br /> A motion was made by Vice-Chair Greene, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, to adopt <br /> the Lands Legacy Action Plan for 2024-2027. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> b. Establishment, Charge, and Composition for the 2024 Bond Education Committee <br /> The Board established a Bond Education Committee that will develop and assist in disseminating <br /> information to voters concerning the proposed November 5, 2024 bond referendum, and to <br /> discuss and determine the Committee's charge and composition. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Board of County Commissioners appointed Bond Education Committees <br /> to help develop and disseminate factual information about community needs leading to the bond <br />