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August 17, 2015 (Regular Meeting) Page 2515 Existing Goal 2: Achieve community -wide preparedness to protect public safety, respond to routine and catastrophic events, and maintain and restore the well -being of all residents. Revised goal: Provide for public safety by communicating preparedness and safety awareness, responding to routine and catastrophic events, and maintaining and restoring the well -being of citizens. Existing Goal 3: Use resources wisely and responsibly by protecting assets, minimizing risk, creating partnerships and using technology to maximize the value of county investments, expenditures and assets. Revised goal: Use resources wisely by seeking to collaborate services, share costs, minimize risk, and protect county assets and investments. Existing Goal 4: Promote a fully engaged community with a shared understanding of its issues and challenges and working together to achieve its goals. Existing Goal 5: Ensure that all citizens have equal opportunity and access to education, healthcare, and economic prosperity and encourage citizens to fulfill their potential and contribute to their community. Revised goal (4 and 5) : Support community connections through purposeful and strategic communication, enhanced education, active community participation, and increased access to and utilization of services. (F) CONSENT (F -1) Active Living and Parks - Ado tion of Department Master Plan The Active Living and Parks (ALP) Department started development of the new Comprehensive Master Plan process in late 2014 with Benesch Consultants (formally Site Solutions). Public input meetings, telephone surveys, stakeholders interviews, and senior focus group interviews were held to receive input from citizens regarding desired and necessary services and facilities. This information, along with methodology and trends in Parks, Recreation, and Senior Centers, was used to develop the new Comprehensive Master Plan. The Plan covers inventory, classifications, national recommendations /standards, needs, top priorities and a capital improvement plan. Additionally, population diversity and change is projected, all of which will change the face of the County and the services needed over the next 10 years. The Master Plan is to be used as a tool for planning, directing and developing facilities over the next 10 years. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board approved the 2015 Active Living and Parks Comprehensive Master Plan as a tool for direction and development over the next 10 years. (F-2) BOC - Dissolution of APPAC The Animal Protection and Preservation Advisory Committee (APPAL) was created in July 2004 after the Board of Commissioners received recommendations from the Cabarrus County Animal Control and Preservation Task Force. APPAC was active for a time, but has not met since January 2012. It is recommended that APPAC be dissolved, with its intended replacement being an advisory board that will actively meet current needs as well as fulfill contract requirements between Cabarrus County and the Humane Society. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following Resolution Dissolving the Animal Protection and Preservation Advisory Committee Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes 153A -76 and 153A -77. Resolution No. 2015 -18 A RESOLUTION DISSOLVING THE ANIMAL PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES §153A -76 and 153A -77