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To identify, select and eventually acquire additional greenspace, a "Project Selection Criteria and Checklist." was adopted by the Greenspace Planning Committee and is included as follows: In order to be considered for purchase, 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, historic, or agricultural value. 3. The property is located witNn the San Marcos City limits or ET J. If the property considered meets ALL of the three (3) criteria points given above, then in order 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 lands. 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 organizations, 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 of listed species or species of concern. 12. The conservation of this property offers economic benefits to the community. 13. The property provides appropriate recreational or educational opportunities. The FEASIBILITY LIST items are as follows (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. City of San Marcos Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan City Council Draft (corrections made 06/14/02) Page 10 of 26