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Sustainable Development A community that meets its present environmental, economic, and social needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.  Increased downtown development  Strategic job creation/decreased unemployment  Support for small and local businesses  Decision-making that weighs economic, social equity and environmental (triple bottom line) effects Accessible and Thriving Culture and Recreation A community where arts and outdoors are integral to our social and economic well-being and are available to all.  Accessible to all incomes  Preserve strength in arts and outdoors  Invest in arts and culture as an economic engine Effective, Accountable Municipal Government A government that works openly, collaboratively, and fairly with the community to achieve measurable and positive outcomes and provide effective, efficient services.  Transparent and interactive community  Public engagement that involves the community broadly  Stronger partnership between government entities Fair, Stable and Adequate Financial Resources A government whose ongoing financial resources are based on a fair and equitable system of revenues and are adequate to maintain and deliver municipal services.  A long-term sustainable budget  New or expanded revenue sources  Accessible and transparent financial information Major New Initiatives The City strives to make progress on all of the City Council goals, as circumstances and funding allow. A number of the major new initiatives reflect several of those goals. Passage of Bond Measures In November 2017, for the third time in nine years, City of Eugene voters approved a $51.2 million bond, Ballot Measure 20-275, dedicated to street preservation and bicycle and pedestrian projects. The bond proceeds will be used to complete 91 road repairs projects on 78 streets throughout the city, which is key to maintaining the transportation infrastructure for years to come. The bond measure includes an annual review of the street construction projects by an outside auditor and a citizen-led group to ensure that the money is spent in accordance with the promises made in the ballot measure. On May 15, 2018, City of Eugene voters approved Ballot Measure 20-289 to issue general obligation (G.O.) bonds for $39.35 million for parks and recreation capital projects. The bond proceeds will be used to fund several project categories, including: park renovation, trail and habitat, lighting, restroom and irrigation, shared projects with school districts, pool, community center and sports field, and new park development projects. The City’s use of the bond proceeds will be reviewed by an outside auditor to ensure the proceeds are used in accordance with the requirements of the ballot measure, with an annual report on spending made available to the public and reviewed by a Citizen Advisory Board. Parks and Recreation Operations and Maintenance Levy On May 15, 2018, City of Eugene voters approved a five year local option levy, Ballot Measure 20-288, to support parks and recreation operations and maintenance. Levy proceeds will be accounted for in a separate fund with an annual report on spending to be made available to the public and reviewed by a Citizen Advisory Board. The levy will raise $3,150,000 each year for five years for a total of $15,750,000. Levy funds will be directed to the following types of services: 6 December 10, 2018, Meeting - Item 2D