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-If C. Applicant capability - The City of Centerville is very capable of completing the project. The City Public Works department recently purchased a new $48,000 mini-tractor with 8' bucket and sweeper to have the ability to properly maintain paved trails within the community. During the 1998 construction season, approximately 700 feet of asphalt trail was constructed within the City. The trail construction involved three different contractors and tbree separate projects. The result was multiple subdivisions became linked within the City. By completing .this project, the City has demonstrated the ability to complete trail construction projects. D. Community commitment to trail use - . The City of Centervi11e has shown that it is committed to trail use by the heavy utilization of the City's existing trails. If this grant application is considered for possible funding and you would like 100 hand written letters mailed to you within one day of your request from various residents committed to using the community trails, I can satisfy that requirement. E. Impact on adjoining landowners in the vicinity of the project - There would be little impact to adjoining landowners in the vicinity of this project. To the west of the project site is Centerville Lake. To the north of the project site is approximately 15 vacant acres ofland owned by St. Genevieve's Catholic Church. The Church has no immediate plans for development. To the east of the site is residential properties. These property owners have been at past park and Recreation Committee meetings to voice their support for the further development of LaMotte Park. To the south of the site is vacant farmland that will be developed residentially within the next two years. F. Project readiness - This project would be ready to start if funding is secured. The City is already in possessio~ of the affected property. The trail location was predetermined, prior to the City regrading the entire park. Park infrastructure was arranged to allow for future trail construction when funding was identified. The City would approve the trail specifications as designed by the City Engineer, solicit competitive bids and then award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. G. Provides year round trail use - The trail would probably have the most usage in the spring summer and fall months, but the trail would provide year around use. The Heritage Lab, Wargo Nature Center, swimming beach and Chomonix Golf Course are popular attractions in the non-winter months. There is a hockey rink and pleasure skating rink in LaMotte Park that are used heavily in the winter months. There also exists cross country ski trails in the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park that would be accessed in the winter months.