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10 <br />While they would not preclude mountain bike use, minimizing stream impact might <br />necessitate an altered use pattern. <br />5. Is there or will there be a plan that has a connector road going through the Adams <br />tract? (Also clarify this with UNC). <br />A connector road is not planned on the property. <br />6. Would Carrboro contact OWASA about utilizing utility easements for greenways? <br />Presumably, any use for greenways of property not owned by the Town would require <br />securing from the property owner an additional easement for that use independent of any <br />OWASA easement, and subject to OWASA approval for compatible uses. <br />7. Does the Town have any money to put toward the acquisition? <br />No <br />8. If the combination of grants and County contribution does not cover the full amount <br />of purchase, where will other funds come from? <br />The Adams Property Preservation Committee met on October 29 and produced the list of <br />potential funding sources below: <br />• PTA's and schools <br />• Friends of Carrboro Recreation and Parks <br />• Friends of Bolin Creek <br />• Botany Department at UNC <br />• Partnering with an affordable housing agency <br />• Wetlands Preservation Fund <br />• Ask Adams family to "donate" $250,000 of the value to the town <br />• Ask Adams family to accept $250,000 payment in 5 years <br />• DOT improvement money for greenways and bikeways <br />• Triangle Land Conservancy <br />• Land and Water Conservation Fund <br />• Performance Bikes or other corporate donors <br />The Committee will meet again on November 14 to decide which ones to pursue. <br />