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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER July 7, 2005 City of Eugene 777 Pearl Street, Room 105 Eugene, Oregon 97401-2793 (541) 682-5010 (541) 652-5414 (FAX) www.ci.eugene.or, us APPOINTMENT TO OREGON FACIL TIES AUTHORITY BREWER PARK NEIGHBORS INVITED TO PREVIEW DRAFT PLAN FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PARK THE CHIEFTAINS OPEN 2005 CUTHBERT SEASON CUTHBERT AMPHITHEATER GETS READY FOR SUMMER PROGRAMMING Appointment to Oreqon Facilities Authority City of Eugene Financial Analysis Manager Sue Cutsogeorge has been appointed by State Treasurer Randall Edwards to a four-year term on the Oregon Facilities Authority board (OFA). The authority has five members and Sue is representing the membership that is knowledgeable in the field of state and municipal finance. The OF^ was formed by the 1989 Legislature for the purpose of creating financing alternatives for qualified public and non-profit construction projects in areas such as health care, education, housing and cultural facilities. Sue's appointment to the authority enhances the City of Eugene's awareness and understanding of significant projects undertaken state-wide to improve the quality of life in Oregon. The bonds issued for these projects are usually tax-exempt and repaid solely from revenues of the project. Some projects financed through the OFA include the Oregon Aquarium and PeaceHealth's RiverBend project. The OFA has also served as a conduit issuer for St. Vincent DePaul of Lane County and Goodwill of Lane County. In addition to reviewing specific financing proposals for potential borrowers, authority members will also undertake a strategic planning effort and review models for staffing the authority. For questions about this appointment or about the OFA, please contact either Sue Cutsogeorge at 682-5589 or Sue. L.Cutso~qeor~qe@ci.eugene.or. us, or Dee Ann Hardt at 682-5041 or Deeann. Hardt@ci.eugene.or. us. Brewer Park Neiqhbors Invited to Preview Draft Plan for Neiqhborhood Park On Thursday, July 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Brewer Park neighbors are invited to the Sheldon Community Center, 2445 Willakenzie Road, to preview the draft design for improvements to their neighborhood park, located a few blocks west of Cai Young Road. The draft concept plan was prepared based on the results of the first public workshop held in late May. Funded by the 1998 parks and open space bond measure, the proposed improvements include a renovated playground, new park furniture, access improvements, trees and shrubs. In this follow-up session, participants will have the opportunity to review the results of the first workshop, discuss the draft concept plan and help prioritize improvements. The 1.9-acre park currently includes a children's play area, hard-surface paths, horseshoe court, lawn areas, trees and shrubs. Neighborhood parks, which serve residents within about half-mile (1 O-minute) walking distance, typically include a children's play area, accessible pathways, park furniture such as benches, picnic tables, trash receptacles, and open space for recreation and relaxation. They typically do not include things like restrooms, off-street parking, programmed athletics, skateparks, dog off-leash areas, and other facilities that attract visitors from a distance greater than the park's service area. For more information or to give input, contact Park Planner Robin Hostick at 682-4915 or robin.a.hostick@ci.eugene.or, us, or visit the park's webpage at www.ci.eugene.or, us/parks. EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 1 July 7, 2005