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Comprehensive Plan Recreation and Open Space Element POLICY 5.1: The county shall use beachfront and riverfront lands that have been acquired through the county's Environmental Lands Acquisition Program for public access to the county's major natural water resources. POLICY 5.2: The county hereby designates the Indian River Lagoon, the St. Sebastian River, and associated coastal resources as a greenway (a.k.a. "blueway") and waterway trail system. Consistent with Policy 8.1 of the Coastal Management Element, Indian River County will participate in the Indian River Lagoon `Blueway" Florida Forever (f.k.a. "Conservation and Recreation Lands") project to acquire and provide passive recreational access to coastal resources bordering the Indian River Lagoon by providing local funding assistance, and by providing "in-kind" services, such as identifying environmentally -sensitive parcels. OBJECTIVE 6: Recreation Programs Through the time horizon of the plan, at least 142 recreation programs per year will be provided. POLICY 6.1: The county shall provide supervised recreation activities at all appropriate park sites. POLICY 6.2: The county may allow private leisure and recreation groups to use park areas for recreation programs and activities provided that the following conditions are met: ➢ The area of the park to be used must not currently be in use by the general public or designated for future use on the park master plan; ➢ A lease specifying duration of use, characteristics of use, insurance requirements, and other applicable conditions must be executed by the Board of County Commissioners; ➢ A site plan or temporary use permit must be approved by the planning department; ➢ Any improvements made to the leased site must be done and paid for by the lessee with the improvements conveying to the county when the lease expires. POLICY 6.3: By 2011, the Recreation Department shall conduct a survey to determine the demand for existing recreational programs and to prioritize demand for new programs. POLICY 6.4: The Recreation Department shall annually identify CORE recreation programs, and services as part of its annual budget request. POLICY 6.5: By 2010, the Recreation Department shall establish an automated recreational program system which allows users to reserve park facilities or to sign up for recreation programs online. Community Development Department Indian River County 49