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would be dependent on local jurisdictions’ commitment to providing staff resources needed to manage both the public and local political processes, as well as allocation of ten percent local funds to match the $400,000 SAFTEA-LU earmark. Because of proximity, both the I-5 interchange at Franklin and I-5 interchange at Glenwood have been included within the scope of the process to date. ODOT has concluded that there is no transportation problem at Franklin, but does not preclude the identification of other issues such as improved access to downtown Eugene, the University of Oregon, and Glenwood that could be addressed through interchange improvements. The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) identifies two projects on the illustrative list: 1) I-5 at Willamette River/Franklin Boulevard Interchange, and 2) I-5 at Glenwood Interchange. The description of the Glenwood project is to reconfigure the interchange to address weaving and associated safety issues. The appropriation of $400,000 in the SAFETEA-LU transportation bill provides an opportunity to further study potential solutions to the transportation problems and other identified issues at the Glenwood interchange. COUNCIL OPTIONS City Council options include: 1.Approve the continued study of the I-5 at Franklin interchange (including I-5 at Glenwood) with a refinement planning process, with a financial contribution for the local match of federal funds. 2.Approve the continued study of the I-5 at Franklin interchange (including I-5 at Glenwood) with a refinement planning process, without a City of Eugene local match contribution. 3.Decline to support the refinement planning process. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends supporting the continued study of the I-5 at Franklin interchange (including I-5 at Glenwood) with a refinement planning process. If approved, an FY07 General Fund decision package will be prepared to provide the City’s share of the local match to the $400,000 SAFTEA-LU earmark. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to approve the continued study of the I-5 at Franklin interchange (including I-5 at Glenwood) with a refinement planning process, with a financial contribution for the local match of federal funds. ATTACHMENTS A. ODOT Memo (Tom Boyatt, Senior Planner) to Eugene City Council dated February 6, 2006 B. Public Open House Summary FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Lisa Gardner Telephone: (541) 682-5378 Staff E-Mail: lisa.a.gardner@ci.eugene.or.us L:\CMO\2006 Council Agendas\M060215\S060215B.doc