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HCYAG 4 <br />3.Who will benefit from the proposed project? Address whether this project will benefit <br />populations who have been underserved or have experienced structural or institutional <br />inequality. <br />1-2 paragraphs <br />-This project is sprecifically targeted for age groups 12 and under. The greatest needs for the <br />sports organizations are for the new and younger atheletes. Open field time for these age groups <br />has become increasingly difficult to secure. <br />-The Orono Public School District currently has over 2800 students. <br />-The Orono Westonka Soccer Association has 550 players that are under the age of 10. On <br />average, they see 10% growth year-to-year. <br />-The Orono Baseball Assosciation had over 515 district youth for the 2024 season. Their largest <br />age group is the 6-10 year-old range. <br />-The Orono Youth Football Association has over 300 youth for the 2024 season ranging from 2nd- <br />8th graders. <br />-Orono Youth Lacrosse Association has approximately 250 youth players involved in their <br />association. <br />-Spring and Summer leagues surpase 160 youth participants for the Orono Softball Association, in <br />addition nearly 100 girls involved in a fall season. <br />4.Include the number of kids who will benefit from the project. How was this number <br />estimated? What data sources were used to calculate or estimate the number of kids <br />who will benefit from the project? <br />1-2 paragraphs <br />Nearly 2000 kids that are involved with various associations and organization will benefit from <br />this project. Numbers were compiled from the various organization that have shown support <br />and excitement for the Hackberry Park project. Participation continues to grow in each avenue <br />of athletics in the city of Orono. Making this an important project to continue to supply <br />associations with a quality and safe place to play. <br />5.Describe whether the project will be located on public land and whether the space will <br />be publicly accessible. If it will not be publicly accessible or will have limited accessibility, <br />describe the reasons why. <br />1 paragraph <br />Project will be located at existing public park, and will continue to be accessible to the public <br />and surrounding communites. Ability for organizations and associations to reserve fields for <br />organized practice and play. <br />6.Describe planned signage for the project. Include pictures of planned signage or <br />highlight signage on the site planning map included with your application. <br />1 paragraph <br />50