MEMORANDUM

 TO:                Ron Long, Assembly President

                       Members, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly

FROM:          Assembly Member Milli Martin

Assembly Member Deb Germano

DATE:           August 4, 2006

                       Project

The Kachemak Bay Equestrian Association (KBEA) has been looking for many years for a suitable site for a horse park. A location has been selected which will link many existing recreational opportunities such as the Homer bike trail, Jack Giste recreational area and the Beluga Lake trail network.

KBEA is beginning a capital acquisition campaign for the purchase and development of Cottonwood Horse Park in Homer. The Association has established a goal to either purchase the land within the next year or show substantial progress in their quest for funding which would allow the present owner to grant an extension to the current use and purchase agreement.

The Kachemak Bay Equestrian Association is requesting letters of support as they seek federal, state and private grants to purchase one of the last areas suitable for horses and horse recreational access.

Your favorable consideration of this resolution of support is appreciated.