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RESOLUTION NO. 4886 A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE NOBEL PEACE LAUREATE MONUMENT PROJECT IN ALTON BAKER PARK. The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that: A. Since the spring of 2003 staff of the City's Parks and Open Space Division have met with John Attig of the Nobel Peace Laureate Monument Project Executive Committee (the "Committee") and other Committee members to discuss and plan for a Citizen-sponsored Nobel Peace Laureate Monument in Alton Baker Park. B. A site at the north end of the DeFazio bridge and west of the duck pond in Alton Baker Park was identified as an appropriate and desirable location for the monument. The project as planned is consistent with the Council adopted West Alton Baker Park Plan. C. A design selection process was undertaken that included the design competition being advertised through the January 2005 newsletter of the Lane Arts Council and the development of a brochure to further advertise the competition. The design selection committee unanimously chose the design of a local team comprised of Landscape Architect Kate McGee and Presentation Design Group from among 13 proposals received from across the country. The design consists of a "peace path" which winds its way through vegetated areas, showcasing vertical plinths which offer information about the 19 Americans who have received the Nobel Peace Prize, and allows for expansion to include future award recipients. D. The Eugene Parks Foundation and the Citizen Planning Committee for Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park have reviewed and support the project, and the Committee has received endorsements from numerous local and national organizations and individuals. The Committee is working to secure donations, and if the funding is secured for the project City staff will work with the Committee to guide and oversee implementation of the project. No City resources have been or will be expended on the project with the exception of staff time, and staff has requested that the Council approve and endorse the proj ect. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows: Section 1. Based on the above findings, and its review of the selected design and the Committee's fund-raising proposals, the City Council approves and endorses the selected design for the proposed Citizen-sponsored Nobel Peace Laureate Monument to be located at the north end of the DeFazio bridge and west of the duck pond in Alton Baker Park. Resolution - 1