Item B: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan

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I-70 Continue involving citizens in park design and development, as well as in program development from the earliest possible stage. I-71 Increase innovative strategies to improve citizen involvement in parks and open space planning efforts, such s teleconferences, electronic on-line chat rooms, child care at meetings, and partnerships with schools. 6. All metropolitan area parks and recreation programs and districts shall cooperate to the greatest possible extent in the acquisition of public and private funds to support their operations. Chapter V of the PROS Comprehensive Plan describes potential funding sources for the Plan improvements. The Plan identifies both public and private funding sources. The identified public funding sources include: general fund, road fund, stormwater & wastewater fees, and wetlands mitigation bank funds. The identified private funding sources include: local option levy, private grants and foundations, public/private partnerships, and fees and charges. Additionally, the following funding sources were identified for capital expenses: system development charges, donations, local improvement district, general obligation bond, public/government grant programs, Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, local government grants, urban forestry grants, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, land trusts, Nation Tree Trust, lifetime estates and property exchanges. Additionally, the PROS Comprehensive Plan contains the following strategies that address this Metro Plan policy: B-24 Coordinate long range planning of neighborhood parks with Eugene School District 4J and Bethel School District 52, particularly with regard to school consolidations, land disposal, or new school developments as school facilities often function as focal points for neighborhood recreation. B-33 Work with the River Road Park and Recreation District in long-range planning to continue to meet community park needs in this area. E-16 Coordinate with other agencies and providers to encourage the development of a regional trail system linking Eugene/Springfield with Fern Ridge Reservoir, the coast, the Cascades, and the Willamette and McKenzie Rivers. Provide bicycle and pedestrian access through agricultural areas in the Willow Creek, Bethel/Danebo, and Santa Clara planning areas of Eugene. H-14 Improve partnerships with River Road Parks and Recreation District, School Districts 4J and 52, Lane Transit District, EWEB, Willamalane Parks and Recreation District, Lane County Parks and other public agencies to improve service and maximize efficiency. Exhibit A to Ordinance No. ___ 9 of 10