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Rev. Aug 10, 2011 ITEM 5 – COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Address the following questions regarding community involvement, planning process and how this project will increase outdoor recreation participation. 1. What efforts were made to get input from members of the community that will be affected by this project? For example, public meeting(s), notification of adjoining property owners, etc. The concept plan for the project was developed by a committee of stakeholders. The plan was then presented at a MCWD public meeting, an Orono Parks Commission public meeting and approved by the Orono city council at a public council meeting. 2. What community planning process was used to show a need for this project and to define its scope? The project was derived from a public process that aimed to achieve the goals laid out in the Big Island Management Plan, November 2011. The Management plan in turn was developed jointly by the City of Orono and MCWD using a public process in order to provide goals and policies for the park. 3. How do you expect this project to increase outdoor recreation participation? The provision of ADA trails will increase the accessibility of the park for all users. The restrooms picnic shelter and other amenities will enable users to spend more time at the island park. The interpretive signage will provide information on the parks ecology and history. And, the security measures will help protect the environmental, historical and cultural treasures at the park. ITEM 6 – AVAILABILITY FOR PUBLIC USE All facilities within the park must be designed and available for general public use and open during typical park hours. This includes restrooms, picnic shelters, campgrounds, playgrounds and other structures. For parks that include marina or campground facilities, a minimum of 50% of the berths/campground spaces must be available for short-term rental and an equitable method of allocating long-term rentals shall be used. No fixed improvements such as decks, porches, or signs are allowed. State the specific hours of operation and any current or anticipated programmed use for the facilities proposed to be funded with this application. Saying the park will be open during normal park hours is not specific. Also describe any arrangements with schools, local organizations, clubs or city programs for the use of the facilities. Explain how this may impact facility availability to the general public. Describe what fees, if any, will be charged for use of the park facilities and/or access to the park? The park is open to the general public. The park is open year round with operating hours of 6AM-10 PM. There are no user fees related to the park. The maintenance and upkeep of the park is funded through Orono’s Parks Operating Budget of the City’s General Fund.