Item C: ODOT Presentation on I-5/Willamette River Bridge Project

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Springfield and Eugene on May 3, 2007, to solicit feedback and answer questions. Additional open houses will be held throughout the environmental assessment, federal approval and design process. ODOT also created a project website and public comment log at: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION2/I-5WRB.shtml RELATED CITY POLICIES The Eugene City Council will be asked to grant a Willamette Greenway permit for construction as the project falls within the Eugene city limits (Eugene Code, 9.8800). The Willamette Greenway permit implements Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 15, Willamette River Greenway, which is designed to protect, conserve, enhance, and maintain the natural, scenic, historical, agricultural, economic, and recreational qualities of lands along the Willamette River. The Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan General Area Plan identifies the Willamette Greenway boundary as required by Goal 15 and references the Eugene permitting requirement as a finding (Metro Plan, III-D). There has also been community interest in how the bridge looks and its potential environmental impact. The project is funded primarily through the Oregon Transportation Investment Act III (OTIA III) State Bridge Delivery Program coupled with additional federal funding. There are no city funds included in the project. COUNCIL OPTIONS None; this is an opportunity for the council to receive information and provide feedback to ODOT staff. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION None; this item is informational only. SUGGESTED MOTION None. ATTACHMENTS None. FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Chris Henry, Transportation Planning Engineer Telephone: 541-682-8472 Staff E-Mail: chris.c.henry@ci.eugene.or.us L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070611\S070611C.doc