Item 3G: Approval of Eugene 08 Grant Proprosals

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ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Approval of Eugene 08 Neighborhood Grants Meeting Date: April 14, 2008 Agenda Item Number: 3G Department: Planning and Development Staff Contact: Michael Kinnison www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 682-5009 ISSUE STATEMENT The City Council is asked to approve the Eugene 08 Neighborhood Grant proposals submitted for 2008. BACKGROUND On May 7, 2007, the Budget Committee passed a motion to make $6,000 of the funds allocated for the FY08 Olympic Trials available to the neighborhoods most directly impacted by the event, specifically, South University and Fairmount neighborhoods. The funds were to be split evenly between the neighborhoods and administered under the guidelines of the Neighborhood Matching Grant Program. On May 16, 2007, the Budget Committee passed a motion to make available $6,000 of funds allocated to the FY08 Olympic Trials for use by the Amazon, West University and Harlow neighborhoods for activities or projects related to mitigating impacts from the trials subject to the same guidelines as the Neighborhood Matching Grant Program. Four of the five eligible neighborhoods submitted applications. The following is a summary of the proposed projects, associated neighborhood and grant amounts: 1.Adidas Amazon Trail and Rexius Running Trail Signage (Amazon and Harlow Neighbors, $2,500): This project will add signage with maps and training mileage information to two of the premier running trails in Eugene. It is anticipated that these facilities will see extensive use by the athletes and visitors during the Olympic Trials. Two of the signs are to be located at the north and south entrances to the Adidas Trail in Amazon Park. The third sign is to be placed at the northern end of the Rexius Trail, near Amazon Drive East and Hilyard Street. 2.West University Neighborhood Park Enhancement (West University Neighbors, $2,000): This project will provide funding for improvements at the West University Park commemorating the Eugene 08 event. After years of closure the park is undergoing renovation yet currently has no seating areas or other amenities. Proposed improvements include a café table, chairs and benches with a commemorative plaque. 3.Placement of Mid-Block Street Lights (South University Neighborhood Assoc., $3,000): This project will place 6-10 street lights along routes that are currently not well-lit and expected to experience increased traffic from the Olympic Trials. Lights will use existing poles and conform to City outdoor lighting regulations. F:\CMO\2008 Council Agendas\M080414\S0804143G.doc