We appreciate the support we have received from Oregon Parks and Recreation staff and <br /> understand the limitations that the grant program presents. On the other hand, the original grant <br /> application had alarger-than-normal local share, and we believe our final grant request is in line <br /> with the 50% share allowed by the Department. We ask that you approve our request for full <br /> 50% reimbursement or $217,459 of the recreational improvements completed during the grant <br /> period. <br /> If you would like additional information about the improvements or the grant history, please <br /> call Carolyn Weiss, Parks Planning Manager at (541)-682-4914 or email her at <br /> carolyn j.weiss@ci.eugene.or.us. I appreciate your attention to this matter. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Dennis Taylor <br /> City Manager <br /> Encl: November 2004 letter and accompanying budget <br /> June 20051etter and accompanying budget <br /> Delta Ponds Project Flier <br /> Pictures of improvements and surrounding area <br /> Article from City Council newsletter (August 18, 2005) <br /> Article from Eugene Register-Guard (September 28, 2005) <br /> <br /> cc: Steve Greenwood, Oregon Solutions <br /> Wayne Rawlins, Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept. <br /> Michele Scalise, Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept. <br /> Marilyn Lippincott, Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept. <br /> <br />