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Attachment 2 <br /> 2026 Capital Improvement Plan <br /> Project/Initiative Summary <br /> <br />Department/Division: Parks and Recreation <br />Project/Initiative Title: Natural Resources Restoration Program <br />Total Estimated Cost: $75,000 <br />Funding Source: Parks and Recreation CIP <br />Annual Operating Budget Impact: \[NA\] <br /> <br /> <br />Project/Initiative Description: <br />This project is striving to enhance over 170 acres of natural areas across 23 Parks for <br />improved fish and wildlife habitat, water quality, biodiversity, and habitat for rare <br />species such as the federally endangered rusty-patched bumble bee, monarch, and <br />other pollinators. Project activities include invasive plant removal, native plantings, <br />prescribed fire, selective weed tree removal, and engaging and supporting volunteers <br />in natural resources stewardship actions. Activities will directly impact and improve <br />remnant oak woodland, oak savanna, prairie, lowland hardwood, and wetland <br />habitats, and indirectly benefit waterbodies through higher-quality upland buffers. <br />The project closely integrates volunteer stewardship activities with contracted tasks <br />that require specialized training and equipment--to accelerate restoration progress. <br />Project acres have undergone initial restoration; this project primarily seeks to <br />capitalize on the initial restoration investment by promoting further establishment, <br />and improving species diversity, stability, and long-term resilience of target plant <br />communities. The project work plan was developed based on Roseville's 2024 Natural <br />Resources Management (NRM) Master Plan--focusing on management unit areas, <br />activities, and objectives identified as high priority for implementation over the next 5 <br />years. The work plan also strives for equity in access to high-quality natural areas by <br />including natural resource enhancement actions in parks throughout the Roseville <br />community. Lastly, our Volunteer Stewardship Network program will conduct over 60 <br />planned events and support additional volunteer-led events and opportunities for <br />volunteers to contribute hands-on to this project. <br /> <br /> <br />Project Subtotal $685,889 <br />Grant Money Requested $500,000 <br />Volunteer Match $ 50,000 <br />CIP Funding $185,889 (Over 4 Years) <br /> <br />Location: <br />The Parks and Recreation System for natural resources restoration efforts. <br /> <br /> <br />Page 75 <br />Qbhf!266!pg!472 <br /> <br />