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Resolution No. 17-07, Supporting Oregon City's Local Government Grant Application for Development of Glen Oak Park
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RECOMMENDED ACTION (Motion):
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 17-07, authorizing staff to apply for a Local Government Grant from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department for Glen Oak Park.
BACKGROUND:
The Oregon City 1999 and 2008 Parks and Recreation Master Plans identified the Glen Oak Park site area as a high priority for park and open space need. The City purchased the 9-acre property on Glen Oak Road and High School Avenue in 2008, for development of a future community park site per the identified need. In 2015, the Community Services Department completed a master plan for this property, to guide the development of the park.
The proposed project for the Glen Oak Park will protect existing natural resources and accommodate the growing community needs. The project aims to provide recreational amenities, community space, and educational opportunities that do not currently exist for the community, especially in the surrounding neighborhood area. Proposed improvements include accessible pathways, new wildlife viewing overlook, new accessible nature play equipment, storm water planters, new picnic areas, invasive species removal and replanting of native plants, new multi-use recreation court, new dog park area, open lawn, new interpretive seat wall, new portable restroom pad and shelter facilities, restored natural wetlands area, street storm water planters, and ADA-compliant parking. These improvements meet the state-wide and county goals of providing non-motorized trails, sports and playfields, picnic/day use facilities, and nature study/wildlife viewing opportunities.
The grant funds requested for this application will be as follows:
Grant Funds Requested: $490,000
Matching Funds Proposed: $1,718,210 (City funds provided via Parks Development Fund - SDC's)
Total Cost: $2,208,210
If grant funds are awarded, the...
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