Parks Capital
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Department/Program:

 099 Parks Capital Projects

Fund:

 350 Parks Capital Fund

Parks capital projects are primarily supported by Systems Development Charges (SDCs). In addition to SDC’s the City actively seeks grant money to fund parks projects.

PAST GOALS

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Council Goal: Acquire land for a large community park

5 acres of land (and a house) was acquired to be used for a park in the Bornstedt Village area

Council Goal: Complete improvements to Meinig Park: No Name Creek restoration, vegetation, amphitheater area, restrooms, main stage and paths

onstruction of restrooms and amphitheater complete; stream daylighted near amphitheater; native vegetation species planted around new amphitheater

Council Goal: Install drinking fountains at Jonsrud Viewpoint and Sandy Skatepark

Pending

Council Goal: Seek funding for the connection between the Sandy bike/pedestrian trail system and the Springwater and Estacada trails

City representatives continue to advocate for Sandy’s interest in connecting local bike/pedestrian trails to regional facilities

Complete Tickle Creek Trail and Open Space improvements

Updated timeline indicates completion by November, 2007

Coordinate with Watershed Conservation groups on park/open space/wetlands invasive species removal/native species replanting projects

Ongoing coordination with Sandy & Clackamas River Watershed Councils as well as MHCC Natural Resources Technology Program - Several volunteer and grant-funded projects have taken place in Sandy River, Meinig and Tickle Creek Parks

OBJECTIVES FOR THE NEXT BIENNIUM
bulletCouncil Goal: Install drinking fountains at Jonsrud Viewpoint and Sandy Skatepark
bulletCouncil Goal: Complete the master plan for the Sandy River Park and begin improvements.
bulletCouncil Goal: Seek funding for the connection between the Sandy bike/pedestrian trail system and the Springwater and Estacada trails.
bulletMeinig Park parking lot improvement including daylighting creek, entrance design, path improvements
bulletUpgrade main stage at Meinig Park
bulletSell house in Bornstedt Village Park
bulletComplete Tickle Creek Trail
bulletCoordinate with Watershed Conservation groups on park/open space/wetlands invasive species removal/native species replanting projects Coordinate with Watershed Conservation groups on park/open space/wetlands invasive species removal/native species replanting projects

REVENUES

2001-03 Actual 2003-05 Actual   2005-07 Budget 2007-09 Budget
$754,537 $426,916 Beginning Balance $684,116 $530,716
$633,601 $1,648,713 Revenue $910,000 $800,000
$1,388,138 $2,075,629 TOTAL REVENUES $1,594,116 $1,330,716

EXPENDITURES

$14,809 $96,802 Materials & Supplies $11,100 $6,200
$527,626 $1,281,492 Capital Outlay $1,085,000 $990,000
$1,875 $5,000 Debt Service $454,000 $330,000
$0 $0 Contingency $44,016 $4,516
$544,311 $1,383,294 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,594,116 $1,330,716

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