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DISCUSSION East Bay Regional Park District (EBPRD) operates regional parks and trails in both Alameda and Contra Costa counties. In 1988, voters approved Measure AA, a 20-year bond measure which allowed EBPRD to expand open space, park land and shoreline areas by more than 34,000 acres, and develop over 100 miles of new trails. It also provided $60 million for hundreds of parks and recreation projects in local jurisdictions. EBPRD continues to experience increased usage of regional park facilities, particularly given increased population growth in the East Bay. Since Measure AA is set to expire this year, EBRPD has proposed an extension of the current parcel tax through Measure WW, which would provide $500 million in funding for: • Continued restoration of urban creeks; • Wildlife habitat protection and restoration; • Acquisition and preservation of open space, wetlands, and bay shoreline; and • Acquisition, development and improvement of local and regional parks, trails, and recreational facilities. Of this amount, $125 million would be allocated to local agencies that provide parks and recreation services. The per-capita share of these funds for Pleasanton projects would be approximately $3,171,377. These funds could be utilized for projects such as the Alamo Canal Trail undercrossing at I-580, further extension of the Iron Horse Trail through Pleasanton, Bernal Community Park, or other capital projects as determined by the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council. Measure WW requires a 2/3 voter approval in both counties to become effective. It does not increase the existing yearly tax rate of $10 per $100,000 of assessed valuation, but continues it for an additional 20 years. At the September 2, 2008 City Council meeting, EBRPD Board President Ayn Weiskamp made a brief presentation regarding the importance of Measure WW in expanding, preserving and developing EBRPD facilities. Director Weiskamp also urged the Council to formally adopt a Resolution endorsing the ballot measure and urging support by Pleasanton residents. Submitted by: / ~ J es W. Wolfe Director of Parks and Community Services Fiscal Review: avid P. Culve~ Director of Finance Approved Nelson Fialho City Manager Attachment Page 2 of 2