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Greensnace Selection Criteria In order to be considered, a proposed property MUST meet ALL of the following three (3) criteria: 1. The protection of this property is consistent with the policies of the San Marcos Horizons (City Master Plan). 2. The property has natural, scenic, historical, or agricultural value. 3. The properly is located within the San Marcos City limits of ETJ. If the property under consideration meets ALL of the three (3) criteria above, then to further qualify for selection the property MUST meet two (2) or more of the PUBLIC BENEFIT LIST items and at least one (1) of the FEASIBILITY LIST items. The PUBLIC BENEFIT LIST items are as follows (a minimum of two required): 1. The property provides connection to other open protected or open space land. 2. The property promotes responsible watershed and floodplain management. 3. The property is important for the movement of wildlife between habitat and/or for the conservation of native vegetation. 4. The property provides protection for the Edwards Aquifer 5. The property presents an opportunity to partner with other agencies and organization, both public and private. 6. The property helps balance urban development with natural areas and helps define the form of the community. 7. The property has the potential to offer alternative non - motorized routes for the movement of people. 8. The property provides opportunity for equal access for traditionally under - represented groups. 9. The property promotes public health and safety 10. The property creates and enhances the aesthetics /scenery and quality of life that define the community. 11. The property can contribute to the conservation listed species or species concern. 12. The conservation of this property offers economic benefits to the community. 13. The property provides appropriate recreational or educational opportunities. The FEASIBILITY LSIT items are as follow (a minimum of one required): 1. The property could likely be protected or acquired with reasonable effort in relation to the property's conservation value. 2. It is likely that adjacent properties could be connected/protected. 3. The property is accessible to the general public. 4. Grant or matching funds may be available to facilitate acquisition. 5. Lack of immediate action precludes future protection or acquisition. 6. The property would require minimal funds for restoration, development, and/or maintenance because it is in a relatively natural state. 7. The mechanism and /or fund are in place for on -going maintenance. 8. The property could easily be acquired through development agreements. 139