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Social-Economic Information: The Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning (Region 10) shows a County population of3,384 in 1998, with the City of Ouray at 832 or approximately 25 percent of the County population. Southwest Colorado Data Ct:nter notes that resident population understates total population, as there is significant non-resident property ownership and tourist population in summer. Per capita personal income for Ouray County for 1997 was $21,080 (Region 10), which ranks 32nd out of 63 counties in Colorado. The City of Ouray was a mining community in th,: late 1800's with a peak in mining activities occurring sometime in the 1920's. Although mining was the major employer in Ouray County though about 1976, mining was declining much earlier and there was some diversification into agricultural and ranching pursuits. Due to climate, elevation and topography, agriculture and ranching development was limited in the Ouray area. Tourism has been an economic factor in Ouray since the early 11900's as the scenic beauty and natural mineral hot springs enticed visitors to the area. Recreation and tourism has now become a major economic factor in Ouray C01mty with 48% of wage and salary jobs reported in the retail and service sectors and 23% in the govemment sector (Region 10). Over 50% ofthe $42,600,000 retail sales in the County were in the City of Ouray in 1998 (Region 10). Sponsoring Entity: The City of Ouray was incorporated in 1876 and many of the buildings date back to the late 1880's and the City has been designated as a National Historic District. The City of Ouray Parks Department is the sponsoring entity for this project and is currently responsible for maintenance of the Skyrocket Creek diversion channel. The Parks Department will be the project and loan sponsor, since the primary purpose of the project is to protect a park facility. The City Parks department is an enterprise nmd, which is operated with its admissions and operations revenue, grants and loans. Ouray's parks include the Hotsprings Pool, Box Canyon, Rotary Park, City Park, Woman's Club Park, Lee's Ski Hill and Cascade Falls. The department employs eight full time employees and approximately fifty seasonal and part time employees. The annual Parks Fund Budget is approximately $1.1 million. With the majority of its revenue comprised of admissions fees for the Hotsprings Pool and Box Canyon. The service area for the Parks Department is specifically the City Boundary, figure 2 shows the incorporated area for City of Ouray. Population of the City, as reported for 1998 was 832 people (Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning). The Parks Department provides service to the entire County and Uncompahgre Valley as the City facilities, particularly the Hotsprings pool, Ice Rink and Box Canyon facilities, are used by the regional population. 5