SBF-funded projects are selected by the SBF Steering Committee, comprised of voting representatives from the Feather River Recreation & Parks District and the City of Oroville. During each year that funds area available, the SBF Steering Committee will announce the availability through a published "NOFA" Notice of Funds Available.

Vision Statement of the Supplemental Benefits Fund

(Approved July 13, 2011)

"Reconnecting the beauty and diversity of the Feather River with the community will be the primary component of projects approved by the Supplemental Benefits Fund Steering Committee. The approved projects will provide additional recreational opportunities and economic benefits that enhance the lifestyle of the Oroville Region"

I. Major consideration: The applicant shall provide a compelling presentation as to how the proposed project will assist in mitigating what was lost by the construction of the Oroville Dam Facilities (FERC Project No. 2100). The application shall take into consideration the various existing City of Oroville, Feather River Recreation & park District, the Settlement Agreement for licensing of the Oroville Facilities, FERC Project No. 2100, and other regional plans.

II. Moderate consideration: The applicant should provide a meaningful connection to existing, or planned, facilities and projects. The application should also be in, or near, the low-flow channel of the Feather River and assist in making the Oroville Region a Northern California destination.

III. Low Consideration: The applicant's proposed project may be away from the low-flow channel of the Feather River, not connected to existing, or planned, facilities and projects, be unique or a non-profit venture within the Oroville Region including areas under FERC jurisdiction; however, the project must, at a minimum, meet the stated vision of the SBF.

Questions or comments may be directed to the SBF Steering Committee at: sbf@cityoforoville.org

PROJECTS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED INCLUDE:

2008 Multipurpose/Soccer Fields at Riverbend Park North

2011 Oroville Police Department Volunteers in Police GEM Vehicles (2)

SMALL PROJECTS

• 2007 Kids at Risk Sports Investment & Intervention Program $5,000
• 2007 The Pottery Project $4,400
• 2007 Oroville YMCA $5,000
• 2007 Metal Sculpture Project $5,000
• 2007 City of Oroville Fire Department Water Rescue Equipment $4,636.68
• 2007 Chinese Brick Building/Bolt Antique Tool Museum Landscape Project $4,000
• 2007 Facilitating Community Connections-Oroville Branch Library $4,835
• 2007 Oroville Gone Wild -- Nature and Wilderness Program $5,000
• 2012 Rotary Club of Oroville/Metal Sculptures at the Feather River Nature Center $3,624

2007 Artists of River Town commissioned sculpture by local artist Steve Nielsen

2012 Oroville Rotary Club Metal Sculptures at the Feather River Nature Center & Native Flower Park

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-COMMUNITY MARKETING PROJECTS

• 2007 Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce $81,802.51
• 2010 Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce $58,868.85
• 2011 Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce & Upstate Community Enhancement Foundation/Major Event Coordinator $40,000
• 2012 Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce & Upstate Community Enhancement Foundation/Major Event Coordinator $28,500
• 2012 Forebay Aquatic Center $46,000
• 2012 Feather River Recreation & Parks District/Disc Golf Promotion $1,000
• 2012 Feather River Recreation & Parks District/Gymnastics Center Marketing $4,170
• 2012 Feather River Recreation & Parks District/Interactive Website Development $6,500
• 2014 Feather River Recreation & Parks District/Irrigation Enhancements at Nelson Sports Complex $24,000
• 2018 Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce/Tourism & Marketing Electronic Promotion Programs $50,000
• 2018 Birdcage Theatre Inc./Marketing & Community Benefit Fund $25,000
• 2018 Oroville Downtown Business Association/ Marketing & Community Benefit Fund $41,500
• 2018 Upstate Community Enhancement Foundation/ Marketing Community Benefit Fund $25,000
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• LARGE PROJECTS

• 2007 FRRPD Riverbend North Park Project/Soccer Fields $1,012,221.74
• 2007 Table Mountain Golf Course Irrigation System $30,000
• 2011 City of Oroville/Police Department GEM Vehicles (2) $35,098.49
• 2011 FRRPD Riverbend North Park Project/4th Soccer Fields $167,818.37 (rescinded 2013)
• 2014 Oroville Veterans' Memorial Park Project/Flag Pole Monument $37,000.00 (combined with 2015 request)
• 2014 Forebay Aquatic Center/Feather River Rowing Club Project/Event Developer/Office Expenses $54,000.00
• 2014 FRRPD Project/Brad Freeman Trail Environmental Study $20,000.00
• 2015 Oroville Veterans' Memorial Park Project/Major Improvements $112,000.00
• 2015 FRRPD Children's Play Structure at Riverbend Park $50,000.00
• 2018 STAGE renovations to the Historic State Theater $638,500
• 2018 Oroville Veterans' Memorial Park/ Shade structure, granite bench, concrete etc. $92,098
• 2018 FRRPD Completion of the Brad Freeman Trail $260,760
• 2018 FRRDP Thermalito Family Center at Nelson Pool $750,000
• 2019 Oroville Veterans Memorial Park flagpole and trail rest stop $35,073
• 2020 STAGE upgrade mezzanine in Historic State Theater $29,000
• 2020 ODBA Miners Alley Revitalization $55,000
• 2021 Rotary Club of Oroville Lighting of Table Mountain Bridge $100,000
• 2021 YMCA of Oroville pool, bathroom and locker room restoration $75,000

2012 - 2015 Forebay Aquatic Center Program

OTHER FUND COMMITMENTS

• 2014 Major Event Coordinator/Upstate Community Enhancement Foundation $30,000
• 2014 Oroville Aquatic Center Design Element/Melton Design Group $20,000
• 2014 Brad Freeman Trail Design/FRRPD/Melton Design Group $30,000
• 2014 FRRPD Irrigation Enhancements @ Nelson Sports Complex $24,000
• 2014 City of Oroville $48,403 Municipal Law Enforcement Officer/Parks & Trails $48,403.20
• 2015 Tourism Maps & Museum Brochures $9,969.23
• 2015 Major Event Coordinator/Upstate Community Enhancement Foundation $30,000
• 2016 Major Event Coordinator/Upstate Community Enhancement Foundation $30,000
• 2017 Major Event Coordinator/Upstate Community Enhancement Foundation $30,000
• 2018 Major Event Coordinator/Upstate Community Enhancement Foundation $28,500
• 2019 Major Event Coordinator/Upstate Community Enhancement Foundation $25,750
• 2020 Major Event Coordinator/Upstate Community Enhancement Foundation $25,750

SBF RELATED STUDIES

• 2010 Regional Fund Strategic Plan (RFSP) a requirement of the Settlement Agreement $173,050.00
• 2012 Whitewater Environmental Study City of Oroville $89,117.55
• 2012 Whitewater Environmental Study City of Oroville $122,654.11 (rescinded 2013)
• 2014 Feather River Conceptual Plan "A Vision for the Low flow Channel of the Feather River" $68,950.00