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PAGE 2 -BASEBALL COMPLEX <br /> t~e complex available to other recreational users such as Kidsports at least seven days each <br /> month. <br /> To build the facility, the Babe Ruth organization will need to raise $1.5 million through <br /> dpnated services, financial contributions and grants. The organization plans to launch a major <br /> f~nd raising campaign next month chaired by former University of Oregon baseball coach Mel <br /> Krause. Babe Ruth officials hope the new complex will be ready for play in the spring of 1999. <br /> The City of Eugene has agreed to extend utilities to the park site, and Lane County is <br /> partnering with the City in providing access to the baseball facility. Bethel School District and <br /> t e City jointly purchased 69 acres that includes the school site and the new park. The City <br /> a d School District 52 have considered each other's needs during the planning process and <br /> envision jointly sharing parking and athletic facilities. <br /> This partnership could mark the first time more than two governmental jurisdictions <br /> hive participated with a private entity to provide new recreational facilities. The City, however, <br /> his in the past, worked with both Bethel and Eugene 4J school districts to coordinate the <br /> purchase of adjoining property that would benefit both school and park users. <br /> The City is also working with the Active Bethel Citizens neighborhood organization on <br /> developing plans for the remainder of the park site. The park could potentially include new <br /> <br /> s~ccer fields or tennis courts in west Eugene. <br /> I <br /> ~I <br /> ~I <br /> I <br /> <br />