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Along with evaluating the best use of the parcel, determining how the site will be managed must <br /> be considered. If several departments or divisions have an interest in the management and <br /> planning of the site, management coordination and operational responsibility issues need to be <br /> discussed. The goal is to achieve a coordination of planning and operation so that the roles and <br /> responsibilities are understood by all who are involved with the site and to prevent duplication of <br /> effort. <br /> 3. FUNDING / FINANCE RELATED ISSUES <br /> There are several funding issues to evaluate. Operation, maintenance and management costs <br /> need to be identified as well as the funding source for these activities. It is important that the <br /> funds available for the operation, maintenance, and management be adequate to fund current <br /> needs as well as any anticipated needs in the future. In addition, there may be special costs <br /> associated with owning a particular parcel which will need a funding source above and beyond <br /> acquisition, operation and maintenance. An example would be public improvement assessments <br /> projects such as road improvements, sidewalks, sewers, etc. Alternate sources of funding for any <br /> costs associated with the site should be identified and evaluated. <br /> 4. ALTERNATIVES TO CITY OWNERSHIP <br /> Alternatives may exist to City ownership which still meet the City's planning goals for the <br /> parcel's use as a natural area. The parcel could be accepted for donation by another <br /> governmental agency, by a non -profit conservation group, or remain in private ownership with <br /> government regulation to assure preservation and use consistent with planning goals. <br /> Ownership by Other Governmental Agency <br /> Another government agency might be in a better position to take ownership of a parcel, <br /> especially if the parcel ties in with land the agency already manages. (BLM or Lane County) It <br /> may be logical for another agency to acquire the parcel if they already have experience and staff <br /> to manage parcels with a similar use. <br /> Ownership by Non -profit Conservation Group <br /> The parcel could be accepted by a private preservation group such as the Nature Conservancy. <br /> While these groups are usually interested in acquiring and preserving a relatively specific type of <br /> habitat, their advantage lies with their familiarity with that type of habitat and how to manage <br /> such sites effectively. <br /> 6 <br />