Item 3H: Resolution Authorizing PW/POS Staff Application to OPRD's Local Government Grant Program for WJ Skatepark

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to large events; from parents and friends spectating to multi-million dollar skate competitions. The facility will likely be a revenue generator when programmed to its full extent. It is also expected that the redevelopment of this site will help discourage much of the negative activity this park now sees, and bring a new mix of people to the park. The grant funding from OPRD will specifically support the last phase of construction, which includes the urban plaza and viewing area, connecting paths, vendor pads, site furnishings such as bike racks and drinking fountains, security features and other integral elements that will make the skatepark accessible and usable to a broad spectrum of park users. Time Period: This OPRD grant is due by 5:00 pm on April 12, 2013. We plan on submitting the grant electronically on April 10, 2013. Final project selection will be made by OPRD in June. Applicants will be notified in early August 2013. Relation to City Priorities: The grant would provide funding towards construction of major improvements to Washington Jefferson Park including the WJ Skatepark + Urban Plaza which is a Priority 1 project in the 2006 Council adopted PROS Project and Priority Plan. The Project and Priority plan is based upon the PROS Comprehensive Plan, completed in 2005. The project is identified as a funded 2011 project in the 2010-2015 Capital Improvement Plan. On October 24, 2012, the Council unanimously approved a motion directing staff to proceed with construction of all four phases of the project in 2013, with additional private fundraising support, and additional Park SDC funding.