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The Library Journal Index of Public Library Service 2013 is based on 2011 data reported by libraries to the Institute of <br />Museum and Library Services. The libraries were judged on four factors: number of visits, circulation (number of items <br />borrowed), program attendance, and public internet computer use. The Eugene Public Library serves approximately 4,000 <br />visitors per day and processes nearly three million check-outs per year. The Library’s three locations provide more than <br />900 programs per year, ranging from storytimes to classes to entertainment; over 45,000 community members of all ages <br />benefit from these free events. The Library’s internet and database computers provide about 21,000 user-sessions each <br />month. <br /> <br />For more information about the Eugene Public Library, visit http://www.eugene-or.gov/library or call 541-682-5450. <br /> <br />Risk Services Recovers Costs for City <br />In FY13, the Central Services Risk Services Division saved over $850,000 through claim recoveries, cost containment <br />strategies and grants in the following areas: <br /> <br />Damage to City Property - $212,882 was recovered by Risk Services staff for the cost of City property damaged by third <br />parties including City vehicles, fire hydrants, trees, street lights, traffic signals and traffic signs. The funds collected are <br />returned directly to the affected City work units to offset expenses for the damage. Approximately $845,000 has been <br />recovered over the past five years. <br /> <br />Workers’ Compensation Program - $390,207 in savings was realized from medical bill audits and the State of Oregon <br />Workers’ Compensation Division’s Employer at Injury Program. A total of $2.2 million has been saved through these two <br />programs over the past five years. <br /> <br />Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG) - $264,926 was received in FY13 from the Department of Homeland <br />Security which reimburses up to 50 percent of eligible Emergency Management Program expenses. Since FY11 the City has <br />received $589,266 in EMPG funding. <br /> <br />For more information, contact Jan Bergquist, Central Services, Risk Services Division, at 541-682-5662. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 <br />November 14, 2013 <br />