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Draft Interim Process for Town/County Parkland.. Collaboration The following process would be used by the Orange County Boazd of Commissioners when requests are received far collaboration on joint parkland acquisition and facility development, including requests for parkland bond moneys from the 1997 bond referenda. Via the Interim Action Plan for the Lands Legacy program, the Boazd has already instructed staff to begin the process of identifying parkland needs and possible sites, and to work with the Town staffs in a similaz vein. 1 A written request, from the elected Boazd of the jurisdiction in question, or the chief administrative officer of a private, non-profit entity or other authority as established by the State of North Carolina, is received, addressed to the Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners (requests should be delivered to: Clerk to the Boazd of Commissioners, PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 2727$). 2 The Board of Commissioners are notified with a copy of the written request, and direct staff on whether to prepare an evaluation of the request, using the adopted criteria and procedure. 3 The Orange County Environment and Resource Conservation Department (ERCD) staff, working with the Recreation and Pazks Department and other relevant departments, will prepaze a written evaluation far the. Boazd's review using the adopted Pazklands Acquisition and Evaluation Criteria. This evaluation includes physical site characteristics and financial data. If not previously provided, the requesting jurisdiction will provide maps, site details, cost information and other needed materials on the proposal to the ERCD. ERCD staffwill also compaze the proposed projects to any other priorities from the Lands Legacy Action Plan in place at the time, noting any potential conflicts or opportunities. 4 The Board will review staff's findings and, if desired, request additional information from staff or the requesting jurisdiction. 5 The Board will consider the request and make a decision on whether to participate and/or the level of participation. The Chair shall respond in written form to the requesting jurisdiction.