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e e e V. DAVID N. BURKS REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING FACILITY City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Bill DeForrest, Department of Public Safety (DPS), presented the staff report. He said Susan Brookfield, Lane County Sheriff's Training Manager, and Larry Martines, DPS Central Training Manager, were present to answer questions. In 1988, the City entered into an intergovernmental agreement with Lane County that re- sulted in the joint construction of the existing pistol range at the David N. Burks Regional Public Safety Training Facility, located at the Short Mountain site. As part of that agreement, staff was directed to develop a master plan for a public safety training facility at the site. The master plan was jointly developed by the Department of Public Safety, lane County Sheriff's Office, and Lane County Solid Waste Division. The master plan blends togeth- er, in a harmonious manner, uses that traditionally are incompatible in a tight urban environment. The plan calls for a 10- to 20-year phased develop- ment, and funding is being explored from State, Federal, and private sources. The plan is consistent with the City's Public Safety Long-Range Plan, and if approved, would provide an effective framework for future regional coopera- tion for developing public safety training facilities. The council is re- quested to approve the master plan and initiate an amendment process to the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan to permit extension of public water service to the site. The master plan has been reviewed and given conceptual approval by the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) and the Central Lane Law Enforcement Policy Board. Responding to a question from Mr. Robinette, Jan Childs, Planning and Devel- opment Department, explained that if the council chooses to initiate the Metro Plan amendment process, the Lane County Board of Commissioners will be asked to co-initiate the process. Proceedings would then begin for approval by the governing bodies of Eugene, Springfield, and lane County. Responding to a question from Ms. Ehrman, Mr. DeForrest said Lane County donated the land for the construction of the existing firearms range and paid for the cost of constructing the existing hazardous materials storage facili- ty. The Joint Training Board, composed of staff from DPS, the Lane County Sheriff's Office, and the Lane County Solid Waste Division, is administering the development of the site. The facility is envisioned to eventually be a regional training facility with participation of other public safety agencies in the state. Responding to a question from Mr. Boles, Mr. DeForrest said public water service to the site would be provided by a new water line approximately 4,000 feet long, the cost of which is currently envisioned to be shared among the City, Lane County, and Emerald Peoples Utility District (EPUD). Mr. Gleason added that the water line would be used exclusively by the site. Responding to a question from Mr. Nicholson, Mr. DeForrest said staff be- lieves that there would be cost efficiencies in terms of operations as well as potential for cost recovery through participation of other public safety agencies. MINUTES--Eugene City Council 7:30 p.m. May 11, 1992 Page 6