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BACKGROUND Construction Status Construction of the planned improvements at Alviso Adobe Community Park were initiated in July 2007, and the work is well underway. Tree Line Construction, experts in adobe structure restoration, has completed its work on the actual Adobe structure. The contractor has painstakingly brought the adobe structure back to near-original condition, as it existed in the early 1900's. The firm used original, historically based materials, and manufactured new adobe bricks from soil and materials on site. JFC Construction, General Contractor for the project, has begun construction on the other project amenities, including the milking barn, bunkhouse, entry portal wall, and riparian stream bridge. City staff has worked to incorporate additional amenities which will further support the planned interpretive program for the facility. These include movable storage and historic work wagons, which will serve as learning stations for visiting students. Timeline Construction of the entire project is anticipated to be completed by July, 2008, barring any unforeseen circumstances or weather concerns. A 90-day maintenance period will ensue, after which the building should be ready for occupancy and program implementation. It is anticipated that a grand opening event and dedication will occur in mid-October 2008. School visitations, interpretive activities and special events will commence soon after. Grand Opening/Dedication Activities Working with community groups such as the Audubon Society and Jedediah Smith Society (re-enactments), preliminary activities in anticipation of the grand opening have been developed. These could include birding hikes, historic re-enactments, Ohlone Indian activities, "Planting for the Future", etc. The actual program will be finalized prior to the grand opening. Agreement/Contract with the Amador Livermore Historical Society (Museum on Main Street) On July 17, 2007, the City Council awarded a contract in the amount of $138,805 to ALVHS, operator of the Museum on Main Street, for programming and administrative services associated with Alviso Adobe Community Park. The Scope of Work includes a collaborative effort between the City and ALVHS staff to develop an annual interpretive plan for the Adobe, including activities and experiences for visitors to the site. ALVHS staff will provide expertise in exhibit development, archival and artifact management, historical interpretation, etc., which City Staff will use to develop and implement interpretive activities at Alviso Adobe Community Park. This will include programs that highlight particular historical themes and include coordinated school class visits to both the Museum on Main Street and the park. ALVHS staff will also promote, coordinate, and schedule all collaborative school visits, including an initial lecture experience at the Museum on Main Street, and subsequent visit to the Alviso Adobe. Administrative services will include: volunteer/docent coordination; publicity assistance, budget development; and archival. Page 2 of 3