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Recommendation- That Midland Officials communicate their needs to the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners for consideration during future expansions and relocations of services. In the mean time, Midland Officials should pursue grants and public/private partnerships that may aid in achieving these services in a shorter time period. Goal- To facilitate a greater police presence in the Midland plan area to control speeding, respond to emergencies and make residents feel safer. Police protection in the Midland Plan area is provided per contract between the Cabarrus County Sheriffs department and the Town of Midland. The Midland plan area does not currently have a police substation. This issue lengthens response times and decreases the amount of time that police officers spend patrolling the plan area. Recommendation- That Midland Officials consider providing office space for a designated police officer. This office may be staffed during peak times and will provide a greater police presence in the plan area. Fees for this service should be negotiated between the Town of Midland and the Cabarrus County Sheriff's department. Open Space Goal- To provide a variety of recreational opportunities including passive and active recreational facilities such as parks, horse riding trails, walking trails, picnic shelters, bicycle routes and green ways. . The Midland Plan area currently lacks any County maintained recreational facilities outside of the ball fields at the existing Bethel Elementary School. The residents of the plan area recognize that recreational opportunities contribute to their quality of life. The Livable Communities Blueprint was completed in 2002 and calls for the construction of a Neighborhood Park to be situated at the new Bethel Elementary School. In addition to the Neighborhood Park, two bicycle and pedestrian routes are planned for the Midland Plan Area (see Map 12, Proposed Parks, Bike and Pedestrain Routes). Recommendation- That recreational facilities are constructed according to the recommendations of the Livable Communities Blueprint as funding becomes available. The Town of Midland chose not to participate in the planning of this document. It is desired that priority will be given to the Midland Plan area due to its lack of recreational opportunities within close proximity. Funding and prioritization of these projects will ultimately be at the discretion of the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners. Additional monies may be available through application to the Clean Water Trust Fund or the Parks and Recreation or_. -_¿ roo. -_..J IIU~L rullu. G-4 20