Leveraging Bond Funds

By leveraging bond dollars with other funding sources, the number and scope of projects that can be undertaken is greatly increased. It is estimated the $39 million in Parks and Recreation bond funds will be matched with an additional $40 million from other sources. These sources include Parks and Recreation System Development Charges, Facilities Capital, Stormwater Capital, Urban Renewal Funds and Transportation funds. The ability to tap into a diversity of funding streams indicates a high levelof collaboration and projects that address multiple benefits. Outside funding sources include grants, partnershipsand donations:

• A $350,000 grant from Oregon State Parks was awarded to the City of Eugene for the Delta Ponds

Loop Trail. • Approximately $1 million in partner funding comes from the Bethel and 4J School Districts, matching Parks and Recreation contribution. • Donations are being or will be sought for projects such as the Amazon Trail stretching station, Suzanne Arlie Park and the Golden Gardens Sports Complex. Learn more about donations at eugene-or.gov/4582.

Replanting natives at Skinner Butte following fuels reduction work