Pro Parks Levy Opportunity Fund

On May 23, 2005, the Pro Parks Levy Oversight Committee recommended projects to be funded by the second cycle of the Levy's Opportunity Fund. The Committee's recommendations were forwarded to Parks and Recreation Superintendent Ken Bounds, who forwarded his recommendations to the Mayor and City Council. Seattle City Council unanimously approved the recommended Opportunity Fund projects on September 26, 2005.

Pro Parks Levy Opportunity Fund – Second Cycle Projects
Project	Amount	Start Date*	Project Type
Central East
Mt. Baker Ridge Viewpoint	$250,000	2006	Development
Powell Barnett Legacy Project	200,000	2007	Development
12th Avenue Village Gathering Place	550,000	2007	Acquisition
Central West
Cascade People’s Center	250,000	2007	Development
ID/Chinatown Community Center	108,000	2005	Acquisition
Northeast
Maple Leaf Community Garden	150,000	2006	Development
Pinehurst Pocket Park	100,000	2006	Development
Northwest
Fremont Peak Park	250,000	2006	Development
Ballard Pocket Park	150,000	2006	Development
Haller Lake Community Street End	150,000	2006	Development
Southeast
Amy Yee Tennis Center	200,000	2006	Development
Brighton Playfield and Science Park	100,000	2006	Development
Van Asselt Site Recreation Improvements	150,000	2005	Development
Southwest
Ercolini Property	200,000	2006	Development
Junction Plaza	200,000	2006	Development
Cesar Chavez Park	100,000	2005	Development
Marra Farm Community Project	180,000	2005	Development
Subtotal:	$3,288,000
Recommended by Committee July 2004 amended and confirmed by Committee May 23, 2005
Northwest
Fremont Peak Park	$112,000	2004	Acquisition
Northeast, Central West
Urban Centers: University District, Denny Triangle, International District/Pioneer Square	$600,000	2007	Develop sites to be acquired through 1st cycle, or supplement acquisition if needed.
Subtotal:	$712,000
2nd Cycle Opportunity Fund Total:	$4,000,000
*  "Start Date" refers to year project will begin to receive funding. Funding may be spread over more than one year.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

When Seattle voters approved the $198.2 million Pro Parks Levy in 2000, it included the Opportunity Fund for unforeseen park development projects and land acquisition opportunities. The Pro Parks Levy Citizens Oversight Committee developed criteria for evaluating and choosing Opportunity Fund projects, based on City Council direction in the Levy ordinance.

In general, priority was given to projects that address a park or open space deficiency, and are in areas experiencing growth, particularly in City-designated "urban villages" or in "revitalization areas."

Second funding cycle: 2004-2005

• Selection process timeline
• Selection criteria
• Applications received*(PDF 2.5M)

More Information

• First funding cycle: 2001-2002
• Levy ordinance language on the opportunity fund
• Seattle Parks Plan 2000
• Open Spaces Gap Report

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