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Exhibit C Community Name: City of Louisville, CO TAX ID# 84-6000689 Project Coordinator Name and Title: Kurt Kowar, Public Works Director Mailing Address: 749 Main Street, Louisville, CO 80027 Phone: 303-335-4601 Email Address: kurtkr}louisvilleco.gov Proposed Start Date: 3`I/411' Quarter 2015 Reimbursement Criteria: Does this project meet an environmental priority within the applicant's municipality or town? YES Will this project be completed within a 12 month timeframe? YES/Spring 2016 Will your team provide acknowledgement that the City is receiving funding from Boulder County to support this project? YES What community will this project serve? This project is implementation of a Community Garden located at the intersection of Garfield/Lincoln Streets, adjacent to Lydia Morgan, an affordable senior housing site. The garden will: • Provide an additional community garden for Louisville citizens — particularly those without access to garden land (residents in multifamily homes, those with small yards, shaded yards or yards unsuitable for gardening). • Provide citizens at :,ydia Morgan senior housing an opportunity to garden. • Address a recreational/sustainability trend strongly desired by citizens. What are the goals of your community for this project? • Conform to the intent of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space and Trails (PROST) Master Plan to provide a sense of community. • Adhere to the goals of the City's Comprehensive Plan to provide a sense of community. • Foster a sense of belonging and attachment for gardeners and the neighborhood. • Provide an opportunity for development of a strong social network. • Promote healthy food and a healthy lifestyle. • Offer organic food at an affordable price. What environmental sustainability benefits will your project provide to the local community? • Model sustainability through organic practices and efficient use of resources. • Reduce the cost of food transportation by locally sourcing food. • Enhance sustainable practices in Louisville through the growing of local food. Project Design, Logistics and Timeline: The City is proposing a neighborhood community garden be developed for citizen usage located on the NW and NE corners of the intersection of Garfield and Lincoln Streets. The City hopes this is the first of several small, neighborhood gardens throughout Louisville. It is anticipated that impact on the surrounding neighborhood will be minimal, although a Special Review Use (SRU) process will occur to ensure the