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V J Orange County Joint Parks Guidelines and Criteria (adopted 12/7/99, S/3/00) 1. Basic Guidelines for All Joint Town/County projects (adopted 5/3/00): A. Projects should meet multiple needs and serve multiple jurisdictions (i.e., community, district or regional parks - 25 to 200 acres or more -that offer a wide variety of activities, including active and low-impact recreation) B. Projects that meet multiple criteria receive higher weighting 2. Parks Proiect Evaluation Criteria (adopted 12/7/99) Criteria Does the project have existing matching funds from a requesting jurisdiction, with the expectation of at least a 1:1 match in funding? No. The Town has not identified any funds of its own for the grant, and is asking the County to provide the matchin funds from the 2001 bond funds allocated for Carrboro reenwa s. Is there existence of prior partnerships and previous commitments to the same entity? Yes. Carrboro and Oran a Count have worked to ether on Smith Middle School la in field Is there a relationship between the project and the inventory of existing facilities and lands (1999 Joint Master Recreation and Parks report) Yes, the site contains frontage along Bolin Creek, a future greenway route, and contains a portion of an identified Natural Heritage site (natural area). However, clarification is needed from the Town on whether the future Bolin Creek Greenwa extension would be on this side of Bolin Creek. Is the land owned b a overnment enti ? No, currentl in rivate ownershi . Is there potential for grants and other funding opportunities? Yes. The Town has submitted a grant application to the NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund and plans to submit a rant re uest to the Land and water Conservation Fund in 2003. What is the cost of the project, relative to available County resources? The most recent appraisal of the property shows a market price of $1.35 million. The owner has previously indicated an askin rice of $2 million. If completion of an existing project, is there an adopted facility plan? Yes. The Town does have a greenways plan in both its adopted Recreation and parks Master Plan, and the ado ted Northern Stud Area Land Use Plan. Does the project contain a site identified in the Inventory of Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitats, Orange County, N.C.? Yes, approximately 10 acres is within site 601 (Bolin Creek), a large identified natural area and a NC Natural Herita a site. Is the planned park use compatible with adjacent land uses? Yes. The proposal to use the site in its natural state with a greenway is consistent with residential areas to the west and the undeveloped Horace Williams tract and other lands to the north. It is bounded by the railroad on the east. Is the proposed intensity of land use appropriate for the surrounding area? Yes, the proposed use is for conservation and a otential trail. The surroundin areas are residential and/or undevelo ed. What is the geographic location of the project relative to the area to be served (is it a central location for the target population), as well as the location relative to the number of people served? The Adams Tract is located within and adjacent to densel - o ulated residential areas in the center of Carrboro. Does the project promote continuity of wildlife corridors, greenways and linear parks? Yes, the acquisition and preservation of this tract would add to the open space network along Bolin Creek, and eventually add to the Bolin Creek Greenwa . Environment and Resource Conservation PO Box 8181 / 306-A Revere Road Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919) 245-2590