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• Based upon its analysis, staff feels that the proposed amendment to the capital improvements element (CIE) meets the third criterion of policy 14.3 of the future land use element. Revisions to the CIE, particularly the capital improvements program, are necessary to reflect changes in circumstances. In that period since the CIE was last revised, capital improvements have been completed; others have been added; revenue projections have changed, and priorities have been modified. These circumstances warrant the amendment. Capital Improvements Element Policies 1.1, 1.2. 1.3, 1.7, 1.10, and 1.11 Capital improvements element policies 1.1. 1.2, 1.3. 1.7, 1.10 and 1.11 require the County to maintain and implement a capital improvements program which is evaluated and updated annually. These policies also describe how the county will evaluate and prioritize capital improvements. By updating the capital improvements program in accordance with these requirements, the proposed amendment is consistent with these policies. Capital Improvements Element Policy 1.9 _ Capital improvements element policy 1.9 states that the county shall include all capital expenditures in excess of $25,00 in its schedule of improvements. The proposed amendment identifies all capital expenditures in excess of $25,000. Therefore, the proposed amendment is consistent with capital improvements element Policy 1.9. While the referenced policies are particularly applicable to this request, other comprehensive plan policies and objectives also have relevance. For that reason. staff evaluated the amendment requests for consistency with all applicable plan policies and objectives. Based upon that analysis, staff determined that the requests are consistent with the comprehensive plan. ALTERNATIVES With respect to the proposed comprehensive plan text amendment, the Board of County Commissioners has three alternatives. These are to: 1. Deny transmittal of this amendment to the Department of Community Affairs; 2. Approve transmittal of this amendment to the Department of Community Affairs; or 3. Approve transmittal of this amendment, with changes, to the Department of Community Affairs. CONCLUSION It is staff s position that the proposed amendment to the capital improvements element will enhance the comprehensive plan. Also, it has been demonstrated that this amendment maintains the plan's internal consistency. For those reasons. staff feels that the proposed amendment should be transmitted to the Department of Community Affairs for review. RECOMMENDATION Based on the analysis conducted, staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve this amendment for transmittal to DCA for review. ATTACHMENTS 1.) Application 2.) Approved Planning and Zoning Commission minutes from 09/28/00 meeting 3.) Unapproved Professional Services Advisory Committee minutes from 10/19/00 meeting 4.) Transmittal Resolution November 7, 2000 97 •