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West University Task Force Final Report June 2003 ShOrt-Term Strategi~ The short-term strategies are listed below as prioritized for the interim report distributed to decision-makers in lanuary. Since then, the task force identified several other potential short- term strategies. These.strategies were not considered as part of a prioritization process for the final report, but are included in the complete list of strategies in Appendix C'and are identified as "new". The task force continues to support the items listed below as short-term reconu~endations. 1. Locate and Notify Property Owners and Landlords Notification to landlords/property owners that police have responded to one of their rental propertie~ due to loud noise or other party-related activities can be a useful property management tool, alerting them to potential problem residents. Property owners can request such information through.the West University Public Safety Station staff. 2. Police Saturation and/or Party Patrols Increased police presence'in the area, particularly on nights and weekends, is a proven deterrent to disorderlY behavior and improves response time to complaints regarding large parties. However, this solution is costly and can deflect police resources from other areas of the'city. The task force is interested in a solution whereby a team of officers can be dedicated to patrolling the WUN, particularly during the school year. It may not be necessary for this .. teamto have a regular or weekly presence, but could be effective on a periodic basis when warranted or as an ad hoc basis to re'mforCe expectations about conduct in the neighborhood. The task force suggested that the team have consistent membership to allow officers to become better acquainted with problem.areas and build relationships with residents. 3. Keg Lists Checks and Knock-and-Tslks The task force supports the continued partnership between the OLCC and police department in obtaining the list of residences where kegs of beer will be cOnsumed and then visiting those residences to convey the party host's responsibilities. This strategy both alerts police to where larger parties will be occurring and provides an oppommity for outreach and education to party hosts. 4. Street Light Maintenance As a short-term solutio~i, better maintenance of existing light fixtures would improve ambient lighting. 'It was noted that lighting was dim in some areas because the fixtures were dirty, while others were not functioning at all, evidently needing bulb replacements. 5. Fire Code Enforcement At least one task force member noted that during ride-alongs with police, several of the WUN residences visited appeared to have egregious fire code. violations..The task force suggested that the Eugene fire marshal periodically participate in ride-alongs to enable fire code enforcement of area properties.