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i, <br /> JO ES Eric R <br /> From: DARNELL Kelly A <br /> end: Thursday, May 22, 2008 8:48 AM <br /> o: ''Eugene Media Contacts <br /> Cc: *Eugene PIT; 'Sadie Dressekie' <br /> Subject: News Release 5.22.08 - 200 Acre Ridgeline Acquisition <br /> Atta~Chments: Picture (Enhanced Metafile) <br /> N E WS R L EAS E <br /> Mays 22, 2008 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE R LEASE <br /> Confiact: <br /> Johnny Medlin, City of Eugene Parks and Open Space Division Director (541) 682-4930 <br /> ~di~ Dressekie, Arlie & Company Marketing Director (541) 344-5500 <br /> Ci ' f Eu ene Pur hoses 200 Acres of Parkland from Arlie & Com an to Extend Rid eline Trail <br /> The ity of Eugene as purchased 200 acres of land in South Eugene from Arlie & Company to extend the <br /> Ridg line Trail by o er two miles. The acquisition will enable the City to extend the existing Ridgeline Trail <br /> from Mt. Baldy, loc ted between Dillard Rd. and Spring Blvd., to Lane Community College. The purchase <br /> price'!, for the 200 ac es was $3 million. City funding for the purchase came from a combination of Park <br /> System Developmen funds and from the 2006 Parks and Open Space bond measure. <br /> The X00 acres alon the topographic ridgeline is part of a 1,200 acre tract owned by Arlie & Company and <br /> divides the property, separating Lane Community College to the north from rural land to the south. The land <br /> consi~ts of a mix of ouglas fir forest and high quality prairie and oak habitat and affords views of Spencer <br /> Butte Mt. Pisgah, a d the surrounding lands to the south and east. <br /> <br /> To demonstrate Arli 's ongoing commitment to Eugene parks, Arlie & Company also agreed to donate <br /> 00,000 to be use to improve this newly acquired open space. This money will be available to fund the <br /> <br /> design and construct on of trail facilities, natural resource restoration, and associated maintenance once the <br /> i <br /> <br />