Willamette Fastpitch Foundation <br /> an Oregon Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation <br /> 3390 West 11th Avenue <br /> Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> 1.541.687.2909 <br /> December 29, 1997 <br /> Mayor Jim Torrey <br /> City of Eugene <br /> 777 Pearl Street <br /> Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Dear Mr. Torrey, <br /> The Board of Directors of Willamette Fastpitch Foundation is in the process of locating an <br /> appropriate facility dedicated to promote world class fastpitch softball in the Eugene - Springfield <br /> community. You have indicated that such a facility may be available on Coburg Road and that a <br /> lease similar to the city's lease with Willamette Valley Babe Ruth Baseball, Inc. may also be <br /> available for this facility. The foundation is certainly interested. <br /> Willamette Fastpitch Foundation is a newly created foundation funded by private donation. <br /> The Foundation is interested in promoting fastpitch softball and are also in a position to fund most <br /> capital improvements on a site chosen. Assistance in funding may be requested in certain areas <br /> through grants from the City of Eugene, Eugene Water and Electric Board, School District 4J, Lane <br /> County, and others. <br /> Our board is in the process of developing a capital budget and an operating budget. This <br /> information should be available soon. As soon as it is approved by the Board, we will send that . <br /> information. <br /> Yo s truly, <br /> Imo t� <br /> ` \LCL--,A-LOL <br /> Alan Richards, President <br /> cc: Commissioner Steve Cornachia, Lane County <br /> Jim Johnson, Parks & Recreation, City of Eugene / 1". <br /> Jan Childs, Planning Director, City of Eugene <br /> Bob Hammitt, Public Works, City of Eugene <br /> John Lauch, City of Eugene <br />