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2 <br />- Preparation work for an ADA-accessible paved trail from the future Conference Center <br />(old house) to the existing pond, to be fully developed during a later phase with County <br />resources <br />- Clearing and construction of trails around the undeveloped portion of the Southern <br />Human Services Center site (avoiding areas of potential future expansion) <br />- Clearing and improvements around the house to the existing pond <br />- Cleaning of the exterior of the future Conference Center <br />- If needed, trail construction at McGowan Creek Preserve and Little River Park <br />- If needed, assistance to Habitat for Humanity at the Richmond Hills subdivision <br />It is not proposed that any structural additions be made to the future Conference Center as <br />part of this project, although construction of a deck was part of the original proposal. The <br />uncertainty about future use and design of the Center, the need for structural engineering <br />review and the requirement for a Town of Chapel Hill Zoning Compliance Permit combine to <br />make that part of the project impractical during the AmeriCorps visit. <br />Upon completion, staff envision that the initial use of the AmeriCorps improvements will be <br />for the enjoyment and benefit of employees and visitors to Southern Human Services Center. <br />While the AmeriCorps team is here, the County is also responsible for offering educational <br />and recreational opportunities. The staff team planning for the project (with representatives <br />from the Manager's Office, Recreation and Parks, Public Works, ERCD, Planning, Housing, <br />and Social Services) has identified the following possible experiences (a subset of which <br />would be pursued): <br />- A bus tour and orientation of the county, <br />- A tour and orientation to the Southern Human Services Center, <br />- A community shelter visit, <br />- UNC basketball tickets, <br />- "Inside" tour of UNC hospitals, <br />- Duke Forest visit and talk with Forest Manager, <br />- Volleyball, <br />- Invitation to the annual Community Dinner in Carrboro, <br />- UNC and Duke campus tours <br />- Site visit with Habitat for Humanity, <br />- Site visit to Triangle SportPlex, and <br />- Apre-project welcome and closing dinner/celebration. <br />Also, while the team is here, County staff members from ERCD, Recreation and Parks and <br />Public Works will need to be present to instruct and oversee the work of the project team. <br />The extent of this time commitment is not known at present, but may potentially affect the <br />timing of other County projects. <br />