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HCYAG 6 <br />more variety to combat future issues that occur when planting heavily rely on one or two species. <br />The masterplan addresses the need for additional plantings and varied plantings. <br />-A stormwater pond is designed to be built at the park to help with runoff and cleaning <br />stormwater before entering local waterways <br />2.3 Collaborations and Partnerships <br />1.What entities and organizations will be involved in the proposed project?Describe the <br />role of the Local Government Unit (LGU). If the LGU will be serving as the fiscal agent, <br />provide information about the implementing agency including organizational capacity to <br />implement the project. <br />1-2 paragraphs <br />The main objectives of the project will be completed by the City of Orono and chosen <br />contractor. The city will work with different sports associations (listed below) to introduce <br />additional amenities for their corresponding sports. The city will partner with the different <br />organizations to provide amenities such as dugouts, seating, storage, nets/goals, bases, etc. We <br />see this project as a collaborative effort and welcome all users of the park to partner with the <br />city. <br />2.4 Implementation Timeline <br />1.Include a proposed timeline for project implementation and grant fund usage. <br />Submital of Grant Application to Hennepin County Youth Activities Grant September 2024 <br />Approval of Application by Hennepin County December 2024 <br />Engineering and Final Design March 2025 <br />Authorization to Advertise for Bids by City of Orono April 2025 <br />Receive and Approve Bids May 2025 <br />Construction Starts May 2026 <br />Contruction Completed August 2026 <br />Park Reopened for Use September 2026 <br />2.Include information about planned groundbreaking ceremonies, ribbon cuttings or other <br />public events for the site. <br />1 paragraph <br />A groundbreaking ceremony will take place at the beginning of construction once bidding and approval <br />have been completed. A ribbon cutting and opening celebration will take place once park is completed <br />and open for use. For each of these events we will invite community members and encourage all <br />affiliated parties and associations to be involved. <br />52