Item 2D: Approval of Neighborhood Matching Grants

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Eugene Masonic Cemetery 150th Anniversary Event (Friends of Eugene Masonic Cemetery, Amazon, $1,565): This grant will fund two neighborhood and community building events to celebrate th the 150 anniversary of Eugene’s oldest cemetery as well as pay tribute to the State of Oregon’s sesquicentennial. The events will consist of a pioneer potluck picnic in the public square for Amazon Neighbors and a student historical art show in Hope Abbey Mausoleum for the community at large. Moon Mountain Trail (Laurel Hill Valley Citizens, Laurel Hill Valley, $1,914): This project is Phase 1 of a two-phase process for establishing a hiking trail in Moon Mountain Park. The first phase involves a rare plant survey, trail corridor identification and removal of invasive species in the trail corridor. Additional funds will need to be secured for the actual trail construction (Phase 2). West Eugene Community Mural (West Eugene Community Mural Project, Far West, $3,569): This project offers teen mentorship, family, local business and artist participation in completing a th permanent mural on the walls of Knecht’s Auto Parts on West 11 Avenue. The mural is a colorful vision of people, bicycles, a parade, trees and animals that was initially inspired by a desire to create something beautiful to replace a bare wall that was frequently defaced with graffiti. Churchill Community Garden Deer Fence (Friends of Churchill Gardens, Churchill, $5,423): This project involves replacing a dilapidated fence around Churchill Community Gardens to deter vandalism and significant loss from nutria and deer. The garden provides plots to low income families, is a source of food for Food for Lane County and serves as an outdoor classroom utilized by six local schools. Holt Fitness Track (Bertha Holt Elementary School, Harlow, $7,120): This project will result in the construction of a 10-foot wide, 440-foot long, wood chip surface fitness track for use by students and the public at Bertha Holt Elementary School. School children currently have no facility on the grounds to support track activities. Spring Creek Neighbors Natural Gardens (Santa Clara Community Organization, Santa Clara, $8,300): This project promotes stewardship and restoration of Spring Creek through community workshops, a media campaign, exotic plant removal and native plantings and partnerships with local schools. Adjacent landowners will be the focus of an education campaign aimed at reestablishing native flora along the creek to stream function and storm water attenuation. Restoration activities will focus on Awbrey Park and Spring Creek Elementary School. Project activities will be integrated with the Spring Creek Elementary lab and curriculum program. RELATED CITY POLICIES This initiative is consistent with the council’s Neighborhood Empowerment Initiative and supports the following priorities identified in the Neighborhood Action Plan: ·Implement Neighborhood Matching Grants ·Promote Neighborhood Identity Y:\CMO\2008 Council Agendas\M080512\S0805122D.doc