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Page 10 While these parks vary in terms of their similarity to concepts included in the Abbie 4-H Draft Master Plan,the study concludes there is a broad range of opportunities for crop-based parks that are dependent on resources,visions, and topography/natural resources.The study also finds that outside funding is needed to support operations and that these contributions range from 60%to 90%of total park cost.However,notwithstanding this overall conclusion,many of the parks contain profitable program elements generated through specific park activities. As an example,the study points to a composting program that sells material to local farmers, landscapers and consumers. In addition,the range and interest in the parks attractions also play a significant role in the ability to raise funds. While Management Partners'scope does not include a financial analysis of similar parks, our research coupled with the Martial Cottle study,provides a strong indication that the ongoing operations and maintenance of a community farm park will require strong private support as well as ongoing financial support from the City.The degree of this balance will depend ultimately on the types of programming the City elects to provide at the park,the level of City staffing versus the ability to obtain volunteer services, and any decision to create a 501(c)(3) that would act as a fundraising organization. The Abbie 4-H Draft Master Plan does not include estimated funding sources, as this was not part of the project scope. However,it does indicate that a fundraising effort would be conducted to offset an unspecified amount of development costs.We have not identified specific funding sources for this type of community amenity and assume that a significant majority of the costs related to park planning, development, and construction might have to be borne by the City. Approach and Options for Next Steps As can be expected,there are numerous options and approaches for proceeding with the development of a community farm master plan. However,we see the primary alternatives as either utilizing the existing Abbie 4-H Draft Master Plan as the basis for moving forward or beginning a new City coordinated master plan process. We discuss these two options below. Prior to discussing these two options, it is important to note that we recommend the planning process begin by attempting to identify an off-site option for addressing the Abbie 4-H club's interest in acquiring permanent space for its livestock operations.At a minimum,the City,in cooperation with Abbie 4-H,should explore options that would eliminate or significantly reduce the number of livestock on the community farm while meeting other project programming interestes. While pursuit of this alternative would not fully address all of the Club's space and programming interests(We assume it may have an interest in the raising of crops to feed its livestock and/or classroom space for its education programs.) if accomplished, it could alter the focus of the community farm from one focused on livestock to one that is more recreational,educational,community gardening and crop based. While we have not yet explored these possibilities, as mentioned previously, we assume that one option would be to