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Eugene City Hall R32.19.04 Rev. B. September 9, 2003 1.0 Introduction This report includes a seismic vulnerability assessment of the City Hall complex for Eugene, Oregon. Section 2 of this report outlines the observed structural vulnerabilities for the City Hall complex. Section 3 of this report summarizes the fmdings from a prior seismic vulnerability assessment for the City of Eugene City Hall complex. Section 4 of this report presents the seismic hazard for the City Hall complex. Section 5 presents the mitigation costs for reservoir, as well as fragilities of the City Hall complex in its as-is and potentially upgraded conditions. The complete benefit cost analyses for the City Hall complex is not included in this report. The benefit cost analyses consider the structural and performance issues described in this report, as well as the impacts from repair costs, possible impact on loss of service, possible losses due to in casualties, and societal economic impacts should the City Hall complex be damaged in earthquakes. 1.1 Limitations The findings in this report are meant for benefit cost analyses by GAl under the intent of the FEMA hazard mitigation grant program. The professional services have been performed using the degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised under similar circumstances by reputable engineers practicing in the field of structural or civil engineering in this or similar localities at this time. No other warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to the professional advice included in this report. Use of this information by other parties or for different purposes may not be appropriate. 1.2 Acknowledgement G&E would like to thank a number of people for their support in the preparation of this report. These include: Chuck Solin, Mike Penwell, Meredith (City Architect), Chuck Smith, (City of Eugene), and Ken Goettel of GAI Inc. G&E Engineering Systems Inc. Page 1