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2 On September 9`h and again on November 11 `h, the Board of Commissioners reviewed potential project timetables, including the attached Park Summary Sheet for Fairview Park. As noted on the summary sheet, a few key questions remain to be addressed before the park project can get underway. In general, these questions relate to the size and scope of the plan for the park, whether or not it will include the Town's adjoining 25 acres, and the context of a joint project. The preliminary timetable on the draft summary sheet proposes that, after the two boards agree on the scope, nature and scale of the project, that a Concept Pfan/Master Plan Committee be appointed to begin developing a plan for the site(s) in the summer of 2003. A map of the area, showing County and Town owned land and the adjacent County public works facility, is also attached. 2. Other Parks and Recreation Projects The Boards may wish to discuss the potential for other joint parks and recreation projects, as desired. 3. Justice Facilities Update Culminating several years of study involving various judicial officials, citizens, elected County and Town officials, staff and consultants, the BOCC endorsed a phased approach to the expansion of judicial facilities in downtown Hillsborough. Although various iterations of the expansion have been presented, the County Commissioners have endorsed expansion of judicial facilities as well as other County facilities on the downtown Hillsborough campus only to the extent that parking needs can be met with surface parking. The current operating assumption indicates that no deck parking will be constructed. As was reported to the Town Board of Commissioners on May 6, 2002, the County Commissioners have identified three planning groups that will carry out the design and construction of Phase I of the proposed expansion of the Courthouse; one for architect selection, another for exterior design review, and a third for interior design review. The planning process, originally slated to begin in July 2002 was delayed by six-months in an effort to overcome obstacles created by budgeting methods employed by the State of North Carolina for FY 2002-2003. Discussion by the BOCC concerning the next steps in justice facilities planning was scheduled to be heard during a recent work session; however, time precluded the presentation. The County Commissioners will reschedule the discussion in the near future and will apprise the Town Board of any material outcomes. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact involved in discussion of these projects. If and when the projects are initiated, capital project ordinances will be considered and adopted outlining the individual financial impacts. The amount allocated from the 2001 bond for Fairview Park is $850,000. The adopted Capital Funding Schedule and CIP would appropriate these funds as follows: $200,000 in this fiscal year, $500,000 in FY 03-04, and $150,000 in FY 04-05. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the boards discuss the projects and provide feedback as desired.