05-10-17 City Council Agenda Packet

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Year 2016 CDBG Entitlement Grant was $1,236,946. Impacts to Existing Services The CDBG Advisory Committee recommends proposed uses of CDBG funds to address the six priority needs through an annual Action Plan adopted by the City Council. CDBG funds that benefit low-income residents. Despite the growing needs in the community, the annual CDBG allocation has remained flat and the ability to address affordable housing and social service needs in the community are not being fully met. Funding a portion of the railroad quiet zone capital improvements would only exacerbate the funding gap. Local Improvement District Description Railroad quiet zone improvements could be funded by assessments to benefitting properties. The boundary of a local improvement district may be based upon sound intensity and the apportionment of costs may be based upon land use. Chapter 7 of the Eugene Code provides the regulatory framework for establishing local improvement districts. The City of Eugene used this method of funding for the sound walls on the north side of I-105 and the City of Vancouver used this method of funding to implement its railroad quiet zone. Impacts to Existing Services There would not be a significant impact to existing services since most of the funding would come from assessments to benefitting properties (in some cases the City picks up a share of improvement costs). Riverfront Urban Renewal District Description The Fiscal Year 2016 Budget includes approximately $9,400,000 in available funds that can be used for capital projects included in the Riverfront Urban Renewal District (RURD) Plan. The maximum indebtedness or spending cap over the life of the RURD is $34,800,000. A portion of the spending capacity has already been committed leaving approximately $25 - $30 million for additional projects over the life of the RURD. The relocation of the railroad crossing at Hilyard Street/8th Avenue is identified in the plan. The railroad crossings at High Street and Pearl Street could be added to the RURD plan with a minor amendment. Impacts to Existing Services Funding of quiet zone safety improvements at Hilyard Street/8th Avenue, High Street and Pearl Street are within the financial capacity of the Riverfront Urban Renewal District. General Fund Capital Reprioritization Description The 2016-2017 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes $23.3 million in general fund capital improvements over six years. The CIP is updated every two years and will next be updated in 2017. The railroad quiet zone could be prioritized over other (primarily city buildings and parks) capital needs. Impacts to Existing Services In the 2016-2017 CIP the general capital funds are allocated as shown below: Park and Open Space - $2.127 M Building Services Systems - $5.372 M Health, Safety & Welfare - $3.705 M Primary Building Systems - $7.413 M Secondary Building Systems - $1.699 M ADA Renovations - $0.920 M General Site & Facility - $1.878 M 22