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e contribute the $24,000 estimated "local match" funds needed to relocate the two bus stations, and to direct the City staff to expedite the processes so that the street opening and the transit station relocation can be completed by September 1985. Ms. Calvert said the relocation of the transit stations and the street opening are equal components of the project. The disruption of LTC operations and the costs of the project to LTD and the City should be minimized. Mr. Holmer said the council had just heard of the signalization problem for the first time. Answering a question from him, Ms. Calvert said the opening and the relocation should happen simutaneously so that the disruption does not continue for a long time. Ms. Bascom said she did not understand why the opening would cause problems for LTD. Ms. Calvert replied that transferring buses may involve a "sprint" to the second bus even now. Changes will make it more difficult. e Answering questions from Mr. Rutan, Ms. Calvert said the two stations which must be moved are between the alley and Willamette Street. The design has not been finalized. The relocation might cut down the transfer time. Twenty-four thousand dollars from local funds is needed to match federal funds for the relocation of the LTD transit stations. The local "match" is 12 percent of the project cost and the federal funds are 88 percent of the project. Replying to questions from Ms. Ehrman, Ms. Calvert said the sidewalk bulges will make the area in front of the customer service center more attractive. They will also make getting across the street easier. Ms. Ehrman said the bulges will provide space for people to congregate. Paul Colvin is Director of Campus Services at Lane Community College. He said the Downtown Center was created to bring college services close to the downtown. LCC supported the Downtown Plan, but it did not support the opening of Willamette Street. After the decision was made however, representatives worked with the Design Team to minimize negative impacts on LCC operations. Mr. Colvin asked the council to approve the design recommended by the Planning Commission with the wide sidewalk at 11th Avenue. Ms. Wooten asked Mr. Teitzel to respond to the testimony. He said the project as proposed would be completed by September 30, 1985. To do that, the design will have to be started next week, April 15, and contracts will have to be completed by the first of July. The computerized signalization will be purchased in FY87. The signals at Olive Street can be changed to mitigate the problem before the computerized system is installed. Replying to questions from Mr. Miller and Ms. Ehrman, Mr. Teitzel said he does not anticipate the cost of the project will be over $400,000. A "cushion" was included in the estimate. Tax increment funds will be used. The traffic lights at 10th and Willamette will be on poles with a mast arm. During construction there will be temporary poles. Mr. Gleason said the local "match" for the LTD relocation would be tax increment funds. - MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 8, 1985 Page 4