Item 5: FY2010-15 Draft CIP and attA

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neighborhoods, and the information on opportunities for providing public input on the draft CIP was mailed to all of the neighborhood association chairs and co-chairs, as well as the representatives of the Neighborhood Leaders Council (NLC). A hyperlink to the draft CIP document on the City’s website was sent to the neighborhood association leaders and NLC representatives during the week of December th 15. Neighborhood specific articles have been sent to each neighborhood newsletter editor with the request that they be included in their December-February editions. Printed copies of the draft FY 2010-15 CIP were sent to the members of the Budget Committee, neighborhood leaders, NLC representatives and other community stakeholders on January 8, 2009. They were also distributed to City libraries, and community and senior centers. On January 28, 2009, the Budget Committee reviewed and discussed the draft CIP. The Budget Committee approved a motion to recommend that the council adopt the Draft CIP with several staff- recommended amendments as described in Attachment A. A notice about the February 17, 2009, City Council Public Hearing on the CIP was sent via e-mail to all of the neighborhood association chairs and co-chairs, representatives of the Neighborhood Leaders Council (NLC), and citizens on the Budget Interested Parties e-mail group. On February 17, 2009, the City Council held a public hearing on the CIP. The City Council received public comments from three citizens regarding the draft FY 2010-15 CIP as summarized below: ? John Barofsky, Chairman of the City of Eugene Budget Committee, commented on the importance of adequate funding for the preservation of existing buildings and facilities through proactive repairs and maintenance. He also suggested that the annual year-end transfer of $900,000 from the General Fund to the General Capital Projects Fund should be a part of the adopted budget and not handled via a supplemental budget process. ? Mary Ann Holser, member of the City of Eugene Budget Committee, commented on the need to preserve the existing City Hall and retrofit it for seismic safety, and on the proposed Police Patrol Facility. ? Zachary Vishanoff seconded the comments made by the first two speakers. RELATED CITY POLICIES The City’s Financial Management Policies include a goal to have a capital improvement program that adequately maintains and enhances the public’s assets over their useful life. In part, the policies state that the City will plan for capital improvements over a multi-year period and the projects will directly relate to the long-range plans and policies of the City. COUNCIL OPTIONS There are two options, should the council choose to take action on this item at this time. 1. The council may choose to adopt the FY10-FY15 CIP incorporating the recommendations of the Budget Committee and City staff. 2. The council may choose to further amend the CIP by identifying changes in the projects and funding sources and subsequently adopt the FY10-FY15 CIP. Z:\CMO\2009 Council Agendas\M090223\S0902235.doc