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1. Introduction and Purpose In 2008, the City of Eugene purchased 200 acres from Arlie & Company just southeast of the city limits as an addition to the Ridgeline Park. The acquisition is notable for its size, length, topography, habitat, views, the connections it makes, its recreational potential, and its purchase agreement. Currently named the Eastern Ridgeline Extension, the parcel is adjacent to the existing Mt. , Ba ldy segment of the Ridgeline Park and heads due east about one and a half miles, mostly along an existing ridge before dipping down into a prairie, and then rising back up to a prominent butte on the east end. Varying in width from about 360 to 2500 feet, and in elevation from about 600' tol 080', the parcel contains a number of regional priority habitat types, including prairie, oak savanna and oak woodland. The eastern end is close to both Lane Community College and Interstate 5, completing an important link illustrated in the Ridgeline Area Open Space Vision and Action Plan Map, included in Appendix D. The parcel has a number of striking views, points of interest, and is well aligned for a number of exceptional new trails. Additionally it has sufficient area and diversity of both topography and habitat to provide an 'outstanding disc golf course in the future as surrounding development warrants. The purchase agreement, included in Appendix A, specifies a number of conditions relating to granting of easements, roads and utilities, naming and the stipulation that a future cash donation is contingent upon the city completing a master plan on or before July 1, 2010. The Eastern Ridgeline Extension Master Plan is based on a combination of direction provided by existing plans (e.g. Ridgeline Area Open Space Vision and Action Plan), site opportunities and constraints, public desires expressed through general public involvement and input of key community stakeholders, and Parks and Open Space staff experience and expertise. The Master Plan is intended to provide a vision which will guide decisions relating to recreational development, maintenance and management of the site. Additionally it is hoped that the plan will raise public awareness of and interest in the park, provide guidance to balance multiple and sometimes conflicting interests, and help obtain additional funding and resources for development and management.