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The ongoing annual maintenance cost is $1,500 and is included into future operating budgets. The equipment and infrastructure replacement costs are $6,500 annually based upon lifecycle intervals in the Asset Management Program and is included into future Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The property is designated parkland and is the responsibility of the City to maintain, operate and capital improve. Collaborations: It is widely agreed on that Unity Park would not have become a reality without collaborations, partnerships & significant volunteer involvement. There were opportunities for willing partners to help with the construction costs as well as provide volunteer labor for the project. Outside financial collaborations/contributions of $137,380 were from a variety of sources including Friends of Roseville Parks, Grace Church of Roseville and the North Suburban Evening Kiwanis Club. The park was built as a community build project with groups and individuals coming together in Unity. Collaborations and support from all involved in making Unity Park a reality include the City of Roseville, residents, volunteers, the Roseville Police Foundation, Roseville Area Schools, International Institute of Minnesota, and Karen Organization of Minnesota which had come together to support a proposal that would request grant funds and require City Council approvals for acquisition and construction of the site. All came out to community build days at the site. The project was managed in-house, with the help of Public Works and Parks and Recreation employees self- performing reasonable projects and utilizing a community build approach. This approach had not been done before but would enable citizens to get involved and allow the city to maximize resources. The park was built for less than $250,000, including final plans. Private contractors were used as needed. A fully invested community collaboration provided the foundation, leadership, expertise & support for Unity Park. Foundation of community leaders, residents & volunteers o City Council, Parks & Recreation Commission, Ramsey County, Roseville Area School District o Community members to plan the park and work together to build the park and plantings o Community at-Large: Nearly 400 community members participated in 6 community engagement sessions Leadership from City Council and City Manager, Roseville Parks & Recreation Commission/Staff, Administration Department, Community and Economic Development Department, Roseville Area School District, Ramsey County and Roseville residents. o Parks & Recreation Commissioners and staff served in a strong listening capacity throughout the process o City departments and leaders all came together to champion the process & project Support from City of Roseville Colleagues o Public Works, Finance, Administration & Community Development professionals shared resources, expertise & efficiencies. Over the last 3 years the Karen Interagency Work Group and a recreation programming sub-group identified the need for direct play space at the apartments so youngsters would not need to play in the streets. There are 200+ Karen youth living in the rental apartment buildings that surround Unity Park. 15