NPDP Application.3

Proposed
Strategy

Proposed project methodology and/or activities needed to complete the project
To date, the majority of activities needed to complete the Mary Finlay Revitalization Project have been completed. The Committee is awaiting funding decisions from the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) and NPDP in order to determine whether phasing of the project will be required. Should we not receive the requested amounts from both granting agencies, we will endeavour to fundraise the remainder from League-sponsored events and solicit large businesses in the community for corporate donations.
Identification of roles and responsibilities

Chelsea Lee, Chair, Community Parks Advisory Committee Call, attend, and chair all Committee meetings Liaise with Community Recreation Coordinator and Project Manager, City of Edmonton Interact with potential spray deck and playground contractors Update FTHCL members and Board of Directors regarding progress of project Write project status report for FTHCL Annual Report Assist and advise Director of Grants in grant preparation Develop fundraising strategy Natalie Shykoluk, Director of Grants, Community Parks Advisory Committee & Forest/Terrace Heights Community League Attend all Committee meetings Prepare grant applications to support project under advisement and with the assistance of Committee Chair and Community Recreation Coordinator Inform Committee of all grant deadlines and progress of grant applications Submit grant application in a timely manner Assist with fundraising and donation solicitation efforts Write grant status report for FTHCL Annual Report Sharon Travnik, Advisor Attend all Committee meetings Assist with grant preparation and fundraising events Provide feedback on project Michelle Taylor, Advisor Attend all Committee meetings
Neighbourhood Park Development Program Application Forest/Terrace Heights Community League October 1, 2010
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Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project
Assist with grant preparation and fundraising events Provide feedback on project
Preliminary timeline
The Mary Finlay Park Revitalization project has been slated by the City of Edmonton for construction during the Spring 2011 season. Should we be successful in obtaining all grant monies applied for, we expect construction to be completed by Fall 2011 or Spring 2012. This timeline will minimize the adverse impact on the community with regard to programming, access to the park, and use of the community hall located adjacent to the park.
Preliminary financing or funding strategy
The Community Parks Advisory Committee has worked with the Community Recreation Coordinator and Project Manager from the City of Edmonton to devise a funding strategy that will support the Mary Finlay Revitalization Project. This strategy is outlined in the table below.

1 2 2 3 4 5 1. Letter from the Parks Branch, City of Edmonton, confirming receipt of funding attached. 2. Meeting minutes from August 10, 2010, approving $100,000 of community league funds towards the Mary Finlay Revitalization project attached. Source Neighbourhood Park Development Program, City of Edmonton Community Facility Enhancement Program, Culture and Community Spirit, Government of Alberta 2011 Capital Funding Program, City of Edmonton Forest/Terrace Heights Community League 2010 Community Challenge Prize, Edmonton Next Gen/Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues Fundraising, Forest/Terrace Heights Community League Amount $250,000 $252,966.43 $165,000
Confirmed
Pending
$100,000 $2,000 $1,158.27
Total project cost $771,124.70
Funds can only be applied to wading pool retrofit. Amount reflects fundraising efforts from 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 fiscal years. 12
Impact of Not Doing/Doing Late

If we do not receive the requested NPDP funding amount of $250,000, we will need to consider phasing aspects of our project into the 2012 or 2013 construction seasons. This delay would be detrimental to programming as it would prevent our Green Shack program from running during the summer of 2012 and would deny access to the FTHCL hall for other City of Edmonton recreation programs. The City of Edmonton would not consider running programs out of our hall if there is construction onsite at the park. In addition, the many low-income and single parent families in our neighbourhood would not have access to the playground and free community league-run programs and events. Residents living adjacent to the park will also be negatively affected if construction lasts more than one year. Moreover, privately-run programs that use the hall may decide to cancel their leases and move to another hall if construction is not complete by the end of 2011. This is because access to the hall and park will be limited due to construction. NPDP funding will also be used as matching funding for other grants, such as the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP). Should we not receive the full amount requested from NPDP, our application to CFEP will be in jeopardy.
Impact on Other Projects/Systems

The Mary Finlay Revitalization Project will impact other FTHCL programs and events, as well as City of Edmonton and Forest Heights School programming. During construction, the wading pool, playground, open park space, and pathway will not be available to community residents. With the wading pool closed for the summer of 2011 (and potentially 2012), community residents may purchase a FTHCL membership and use the Mill Creek pool for free anytime during the summer. This benefit is the result of an agreement between FTHCL and Mill Creek pool. Park space will be inaccessible, thereby impacting its use by residents for parties and recreation. Because the summer Green Shack program operates out of Mary Finlay Park, we will need to work with Forest Heights School to relocate the Green Shack to school property for the 2011 season. Many residents use the path that runs through the park as a short cut and dog- walking path since it connects 80th Street with 81st Street. Access to the FTHCL hall may be limited to the rink shack entrance on the south side of the hall. This will impact hall rentals to the public, private recreation and other programs (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous, meditation classes, Zumba fitness), and the ability of FTHCL to attract and support City of Edmonton recreation and leisure programming. FTHCL events, such as Harvest Fest, will be required to use the soccer field/rink area for event activities. Privately-run meditation classes that periodically use the park for meditation will not be able to do so during construction.
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Attachments
Site Development Plan
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Approval Letter from Parks Planning
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Public Involvement Plan
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Needs Assessment
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Copy of Community League Motion Approving Funding for Project
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Letter of Support Dave Olson, President, FTHCL
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Letter of Support Sandra Carl Townsend, Principal, Forest Heights School
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Letter of Support Hugh MacDonald, MLA, Edmonton Gold Bar
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Letter of Support Community Recreation Coordinator
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Contact List for Community Parks Advisory Committee

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Approval Letter 2011 Capital Funding Program, City of Edmonton
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Proposed

Proposed project methodology and/or activities needed to complete the project

Identification of roles and responsibilities

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Preliminary financing or funding strategy

$100,000 $2,000 $1,158.27

Total project cost $771,124.70

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Impact of Not Doing/Doing Late

Impact on Other Projects/Systems

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Approval Letter from Parks Planning

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Public Involvement Plan

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Copy of Community League Motion Approving Funding for Project

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Letter of Support Dave Olson, President, FTHCL

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Letter of Support Sandra Carl Townsend, Principal, Forest Heights School

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Letter of Support Hugh MacDonald, MLA, Edmonton Gold Bar

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Letter of Support Community Recreation Coordinator

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Contact List for Community Parks Advisory Committee

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Approval Letter 2011 Capital Funding Program, City of Edmonton

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