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<br /> <br /> million. The project would be funded with a combination of assessments to adjacent properties <br /> and transportation system development charges. The project would require substantial new <br /> right-of-way to be acquired from multiple property owners. <br /> <br /> The extension of Roosevelt Boulevard west from Terry Street through the Royal Mixed-Use <br /> Center and north to the intersection of Avalon and Legacy Streets falls in the lowest priority <br /> project category (add new transportation facilities) in TransPlan Finance Policy #6. Although <br /> the Bethel area is growing rapidly, until the development of the Royal Mixed-Use Center occurs, <br /> Terry Street and/or Danebo Street provide sufficient access to Roosevelt Boulevard. In addition, <br /> it is anticipated that much of this project will be constructed by private developers as the Royal <br /> Mixed-Use Center develops. <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL OPTIONS <br />The council may direct the City Manager to: <br /> <br />1.Work with ODOT to secure additional funding for the Highway 99 – Barger to Washington project <br /> for the addition of a dual left turn lane from northbound Highway 99 to westbound Roosevelt <br /> Boulevard; <br /> <br />2.Revise the draft FY08-FY13 Capital Improvement Program to include the extension of Roosevelt <br /> Boulevard west from Terry Street through the Royal Mixed-Use Center and north to the intersection <br /> of Avalon and Legacy streets; <br /> <br />3.Proceed with both options 1 and 2; or <br /> <br />4.Not proceed with either option 1 or 2. <br /> <br /> <br />CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION <br />The City Manager recommends that the City Council direct the City Manager to work with the Oregon <br />Department of Transportation to secure additional funding for the Highway 99 – Barger to <br />Washington/Jefferson project for the addition of a dual left turn lane from northbound Highway 99 to <br />westbound Roosevelt Boulevard. <br /> <br /> <br />SUGGESTED MOTION <br />Move to direct the City Manager to work with the Oregon Department of Transportation to secure <br />additional funding for the Highway 99 – Barger to Washington/Jefferson project for the additional of a <br />dual left turn lane from northbound Highway 99 to westbound Roosevelt Boulevard. <br /> <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br /> <br />A.Map of Roosevelt Boulevard – Highway 99 to Royal Avenue <br /> <br /> <br />FOR MORE INFORMATION <br /> <br />Staff Contact: Mark Schoening <br />Telephone: 682-5243 <br />Staff E-Mail: mark.a.schoening@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> L:\CMO\2006 Council Agendas\M061213\S061213B.doc <br />