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measure allows for funding this. Nothing has happened in Santa Clara yet to achieve this. If <br /> the City collaborated with 4J in Santa Clara, it would go a long way toward remedying the <br /> perceived lack of formal ball fields (soccer, softball, baseball): it would greatly reduce the need <br /> for the purchase and creation of more park acreage and instead foster a sense of community <br /> cohesion and collaboration among residents. <br /> • Collaborate with area businesses and service groups to sponsor and support the <br /> development and maintenance of Santa Clara's parks thus maximizing limited resources while <br /> building a strong investment in the community. <br /> Purchase one or two additional neighborhood parks <br /> Acquire several smaller parcels within the UGB to provide open spaces that are safe and <br /> convenient to access for residents of Santa Clara. These would augment or "catch up" <br /> program for neighborhood parks, allow for expanded recreational opportunities in the future, <br /> and preserve some of the latest undeveloped land in our community while improving livability <br /> of our <br /> neighborhoods. One of these parks could focus on preserving the agricultural heritage <br /> (Community Gardens) of our area and be a revenue producing educational facility for the City. <br /> Other Sites for Proposed Super Sports Complex <br /> The idea of a super sports complex (an area that can handle multiple soccer /football and <br /> baseball fields with adequate lighting) in the northern portion of Eugene is workable. One <br /> possibility would be to pursue purchase or development of currently vacant areas near the <br /> Eugene Airport, Another would be to put the Sports Complex idea into the redevelopment of <br /> the rail yard area. Either siting is set away from residential areas, located on easily accessible <br /> routes (thus minimizing traffic congestion around residential areas), and already within the <br /> UGB. <br /> CONTACT YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND LET THEM KNOW WHAT YOU THINK <br /> Mayor and City Council County Commissioners Eugene Parks and Open Space <br /> Mayorandcc@ci.eugene.or.us Lcbcccom @co.lane.or.us Andrea. g.riner@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> 777 Pearl St Rm 105 125 E. 8 St 1820 Roosevelt Blvd. <br /> Eugene, OR 97401 Eugene,OR 97401 Eugene, OR 97402 <br /> 682 -4203 682 -4800 <br />