November 6, 2014 - City Council Newsletter

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For more information about the enhancements to the Roosevelt Yard, contact Right-of-Way Technical Supervisor Wayne Masoner, at 541-682-4883 or wayne.e.masoner@ci.eugene.or.us. Eugene Public Library Ranked in Top Three Percent in U.S. for Cost-Effective Service In its 2014 rankings, Library Journal has named the Eugene Public Library a “Star Library” for the fifth time. The designation means the Eugene Public Library ranks among the top three percent of public libraries nationwide for excellence in cost-effective delivery of key services. “Eugene Public Library has worked hard to develop increasingly efficient and cost- effective practices while continuing to provide the community with superior services,” says Eugene Public Library Director Connie Bennett. “This Star Library rating confirms that we’re returning a very high value in services for each dollar our community invests in the Library. Compared objectively nationwide, Eugene Public Library stands out as a top performer.” The Library Journal study, the “Index of Public Library Service 2014,” examined 7,586 public libraries. Only 258 libraries, including the Eugene Public Library, received a Star Library designation. The Eugene Public Library’s delivery of services per capita was evaluated against public libraries with comparable budgets. The Library Journal Index of Public Library Service 2014 is based on 2012 data reported by libraries to the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The libraries were judged on four factors: number of visits, circulation (number of items borrowed), program attendance, and public Internet computer use. The Eugene Public Library serves over 3,500 visitors per day and processes nearly three million check-outs per year. The Library’s three locations deliver more than 1,300 programs per year, ranging from storytimes to classes to entertainment; approximately 49,000 community members of all ages benefit from these free events. The Library’s Internet and database computers provide about 21,000 user sessions each month. For more information about the Eugene Public Library, visit www.eugene-or.gov/library or call 541-682-5450. Eugene Garners Health and Safety Awards Healthiest Employer Award: For the fifth year in a row, the City of Eugene was named one of Oregon's top ten healthiest employers of its size by the Portland Business Journal. The mission of the Healthiest Employer program is to reward companies that are demonstrating innovation and leadership in their workplace wellness initiatives. Organizations were assessed in six key categories: culture and leadership commitment; foundational components; strategic planning; communications and marketing; programming and interventions; and reporting and analysis. LOC/CIS Safety Award: The City of Eugene was presented a silver safety award at the 2014 League of Oregon Cities (LOC) annual conference. The award is a joint recognition from LOC and Citycounty Insurance Services (CIS) for excellence in safety performance and low employee injury rates. The City has received an award annually since 2001. For more information, contact Risk Services Director Myrnie Daut, Central Services, at 541-682-5790. Clean Water E-News for Eugene A new Raindrop to River e-newsletter made its debut this week, providing brief, timely articles related to healthy waterways and stormwater programs in Eugene. Raindrop to River is designed to complement the content in the annual print newsletter, Stormwater Connections. The e-news format allows the City to address seasonal or local concerns in a timely fashion and to appeal to modern readers who are looking for quick, easy-to-access tips on ways to protect local waterways and their families from common pollutants. To subscribe to Raindrop to River, go to the “Stay Connected” link at the top of any City web page, enter your e-mail address, and scroll to the Raindrop to River entry, or visit happyrivers.org and click on the Raindrop to River link. For more information, contact Jeffrey Flowers, visual communications specialist, at 541-682-8482. EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 November 6, 2014