Pro Parks Levy Opportunity Fund Criteria

1. Address a park or open space deficiency.
2. Are in areas experiencing growth, particularly urban villages or urban centers, or in revitalization areas.
3. Are consistent with an approved plan, such as a neighborhood plan or watershed plan;
4. Will not result in higher than usual operating costs to Parks.
5. Have the potential to leverage other funds.

In addition to the criteria listed above, projects that submit a Letter of Intent application will be evaluated by the following point system established by the Pro Parks Oversight Committee:

1. Project is a unique opportunity or likely a lost opportunity if we don't act now - 35 points
2. Project is a first round Opportunity Fund acquisition project that needs additional funding
   to complete acquisition and/or development - 20 points
3. Project has extremely high community support - 15 points
4. Opportunity Fund funding is critical to project completion - 15 points
5. Project leverages other funds - 15 points