WECRD Facts/Accomplishments in the Past Nine Years;

Positioning Western Elmore County to Build a Sustainable Family Recreation Center

Land is owned

• 20 acres perfectly located within walking distance of 2,500 students
• Within impact zone of city of Mountain Home
• Contiguous to city limits
• Less than 1 mile from I-84 and American Legion Blvd.
• Across from Jr. High (site of future H.S.), H.S. football field and track, 20 acre outdoor sports park
• Less than a mile from significant shopping and medical care facilities

Financially positioned for construction with saved revenue

• WECRD has saved over $1.5 M to date from tax revenues, all in anticipation of construction of a recreation center
• WECRD anticipates another $200,000 July 2010 in additional tax revenue this fiscal year. The FY2010, beginning October 1, 2009 could provide another $300,000 for construction.
• WECRD has been awarded $294,000 in 2008 and $285,000 in 2009 in Federal Appropriations for the project.
• Environmental Assessment in nearly complete for release of   F.A.–
• 2010 Federal Appropriations will not be known until June 2010
• WECRD is audited annually

Revenue Stream Available to Insure Sustainability

• Annual revenue available currently $400,000

Recreation Foundation of Elmore County 501(c) 3 is receiving donations:Offers historical tapestry Afghans for $50 donations at business locations

• Received $10,000 donation in January 2009 for construction of recreation center
• Governed with by-laws and Internal Revenue regulations; independent body dedicated to assisting the WECRD build a recreation center; membership separate from the WECRD Board of Directors

Site Is Ready for Construction:

• No demolition needed.
• Survey completed by Waite Land Surveying
• Fill calculated (fill is available from same property)
• Footprint designed
• According to the City Engineer, the water and sewer infrastructure is easily accessible and costs have been calculated
• Public Hearing held with City of Mountain Home Planning and Zoning on May 3, 2010 and recommendation was issued: To Pass to the Mountain Home City Council for annexation and zoning of WECRD property. City Council will vote on May 10, 2010 for WECRD annexation.
• Land has 20 shares of irrigation water rights
• Land is spacious enough to accommodate a wide range of additional outdoor recreation
• to satisfy HUD requirements for the receipt of federal money the WECRD has completed a full Environmental Assessment performed by Bionomics Engineering. (Bionomics fee was reduced nearly 50% for the WECRD)

Past Professional Operation Analysis Indicates Sustainability…

Next step with CDLC/YMCA is to perform 2010 Market Study