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associated with a new recreational site would create additional costs for the county. The expected costs in both these areas are not currently available, but estimates could be developed following more extensive investigation. Under this secondary consideration, however, it should be noted that any action is more likely along-term option and will probably not address the immediate CY 2000 need for a Fairview community recreation field. Option #2 : Use of the Hillsborough Elementary School Field A second option for consideration for the Fairview community's athletic activities would be the utilization of the field at Hillsborough Elementary School. Randy Bridges, Orange County Schools Superintendent, has informed staff that any group, including the Fairview community, could utilize the Hillsborough Elementary School field beginning on June 9, 2000 and extending through mid-August. Use could begin at 5:30 p.m. and extend until dark (the Hillsborough Elementary field is not lighted). According to Superintendent Bridges, groups from other schools will be using the field until June 9~' and this precludes any other parties, including members of the Fairview community, from using the field prior to that date. It should be emphasized that, as Superintendent Bridges stated, the field would be open to use by any - - groups, not just the Fairview community, and this would require organization regarding the field's use as well as scheduling requirements. To prepare the field for use by the Fairview community (and others), some minimal improvements may be necessary. As detailed on the first attached memo from Bob Jones, some basic work to the field surface and installation of base inserts may be necessary to enhance the field's viability for play. The cost of these improvements has been estimated at $3,070. It is also worthwhile to note that other improvements to the field may be identified which would obviously increase this cost. Estimates for any of these other improvements can be developed fallowing identification of the needs. It is also necessary to note some issues which may need to be addressed as it relates to the Fairview community's possible use of the Hillsborough Elementary field. As Bob Jones states in his first attached memo, a proper agreement for use of the field would be necessary with the Orange County Board of Education. Arrangements would also need to be made regarding the management and maintenance of the field to avoid conflicts by user groups and ensure adequate maintenance of the field. Another issue may be transportation to Hillsborough Elementary for the Fairview community. With approximately'/2 mile and US Highway 70 separating the Fairview community and the school, it may be necessary to address some means of transportation to and from the Fairview area and the school. Option #3 Use of the Field at Central Elementary School The third option proposed involves the use of the field at Central Elementary School. Superintendent Randy Bridges has informed staff that the Central Elementary School field would be available for use in the late afternoon after school has dismissed. One of the major issues to acknowledge regarding the use of Central Elementary is the limited size of the playing area. As noted on the second attached memorandum from Bob Jones, the left field portion of the Central Elementary field has a depth of only 141 feet to the tree line. Right field has a depth of 160 feet. In comparison with other fields in Orange County, and based on the standard field sizes for various age groups, the playing field at Central would be small (See second attached memorandum from Bab Jones. It may be worthwhile to note that the Hillsborough Elementary field has a depth of 270 feet in left field and over 300 feet in right field.).