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ATTACHMENT B <br /> MEMO <br /> To: Intergovernmental Relations Committee <br /> From: Emily Proudfoot, Landscape Architect 682-4915 <br /> Subject: Request for Approval to Submit Application to the 2009 OPRD Local <br /> Government Grant Program <br /> Date: March 11`x', 2009 <br /> Background: Public Works Parks and Open Space staff is requesting authority to submit a grant <br /> application to the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department for funding to construct <br /> improvements to Washington/Jefferson Park. The moneys would assist in funding construction of a <br /> <br /> ,regional scale skatepark and, as associated projects, removal and replacement of the existing <br /> restrooms and replacement of the existing playground. Funding for this particular grant is available <br /> statewide through the Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation and is funded by the Oregon State <br /> Lottery. This grant program specifically funds acquisition of or improvements to public outdoor <br /> park and recreation facilities. Total project improvements are estimated at $892,000 and the project <br /> will be phased to accommodate whatever level of funding is achieved. <br /> The City of Eugene applied for and was the successful recipient of a $250,000 OPRD grant for the <br /> parking lot and overlook construction. at Delta Ponds in 2003. That work was completed in 2005 and <br /> is now open to the public <br /> The City Center Skatepark project has been in the active planning stages since April of 2008, and is <br /> prioritized as a Priority 1 project in the City's Parks, Recreation and Open Space Project and Priority <br /> plan adopted by City Council in 2006. The Eugene Skateboarding community has been advocating <br /> for such a facility since 2004 when the City went to the public to gather input on what to include in <br /> the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan. The public support and enthusiasm that <br /> the proposal received resulted in the project achieving Priority 1 status. <br /> The park property is owned by the Oregon Department of Transportation and the City leases the <br /> property from ODOT. The City has maintained and operated the site as a city park since the early <br /> 1970's. Parks planning staff are working closely.with ODOT to ensure their long term bridge <br /> maintenance needs are met as the site is reconfigured to accommodate the proposed facilities. <br /> The project is also being actively supported by local skateboarders and skateboarding advocates <br /> through activities organized and led by Skaters for Eugene SkateParks. Eugene Rotary has recently <br /> expressed interest in partnering on project as well. For more information visit the SES website at <br /> www.skateeu eg ne.org. <br /> Funds Requested; The City would apply for $210,000. The maximum grant available from this <br /> program is $750,000. <br /> .Match Required: The OPRD Local Government Grants program requires at least a 50% local <br /> match to qualify for funding which has already been met by the City. Parks and Open Space has <br /> committed $292,000 in Park SDC funds toward construction of the project and is working in <br /> <br />