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F. Recent research suggests that there is a possible link between pesticides that contain neonicotinoids and the die -off of plant pollinators, including honey bees, native bees, butterflies, moths, and other insects. Neonicotinoids are synthetic chemical insecticides that are similar in structure and action to nicotine, a naturally occurring plant compound. Neonicotinoids are absorbed into plant tissue and can be present in pollen and nectar, making them potentially toxic to pollinators. G. In March 2009, the City's Parks and Open Space Division adopted an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Policy and Operations Manual. The policy and operations manual applies to all City park and open space lands. • To stay current with best management practices and information about the efficacy of different IPM protocols, the manual was updated in April 2010, May 2012, and June 2013. Within the manual, "No Pesticide Zones" are described for most areas where high numbers of park users, particularly infants and children, concentrate. For example, there are "No Pesticide Zones" around playgrounds, exercise stations, dog parks, picnic areas, community gardens, outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, and water spray play features. The Parks and Open Space Division is recognized regionally as a leader in the field of IPM on public lands. H. In 2006, the Parks and Open Space Division initiated a Pesticide -Free Parks Program. A pesticide -free park is one that is maintained without the use of registered pesticides. No registered pesticides are used in a City of Eugene pesticide -free park during the calendar year of designation unless there is a threat to public health or safety. As of December 2013, there are nine parks in the Pesticide -Free Parks Program, which include the following: • Awbrey Park, • Berkeley Park, • Brewer Park, • Friendly Park, • Gilbert Park, • Rosetta Park, • Scobert Gardens Park, • Shadow Wood Park, and • Washington Park. I. The City Council finds that it would be in the public interest and consistent with adopted City policy for the City to continue to demonstrate its commitment to a safe and healthy community environment through continued implementation of Integrated Pest Management practices in our parks and open spaces and expansion of the Pesticide Free Park Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows: Section 1. The City's Parks and Open Space Division will continue to implement its Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy and procedures on all City park and open space lands.