Item 2C: Adoption of Resolution 4986 Renaming the Autzen Footbridge

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ECC DR UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Adoption of Resolution 4986 Renaming the “Autzen Footbridge” as the “Dave and Lynn Frohnmayer Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge” Meeting Date: September 14, 2009 Agenda Item Number: 2C Department: Public Works Staff Contact: Johnny Medlin www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 682-4930 ISSUE STATEMENT This session is for the City Council to take action regarding a request to change the name of a City- owned bridge over the Willamette River from “Autzen Footbridge” to “Dave and Lynn Frohnmayer Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge.” A resolution authorizing this change is included as Attachment A. BACKGROUND At its July 13, 2009, meeting, the City Council passed a motion requesting staff to bring back a resolution which, if approved by the council, would change the name of the a pedestrian and bicycle bridge which crosses the Willamette River connecting the City owned Alton Baker Park with properties owned by the University of Oregon. Historically, City parks and paths have been officially named by the City Council through resolution or other City Council action. In 1982, the City of Eugene, through the Eugene Water & Electric Board, entered into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the State of Oregon and Lane County regarding the construction and maintenance of a utility, pedestrian and bicycle bridge crossing the Willamette River south of Day Island Road. The IGA states that the bridge shall be named “The Autzen Footbridge.” Eight years later, an IGA between the City of Eugene and Lane County conveyed the Autzen Footbridge to the City. Subsequent to the IGAs, the City Council adopted resolutions referring to the “Autzen Footbridge,” including the council’s adoption of Resolution No. 4746 naming the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Trail System. Resolution No. 4746 describes the East Bank Trail as nine miles of trail along the river between the “Owosso Bicycle Bridge and the Autzen Footbridge.” Through execution of the IGAs, together with subsequent City Council action, the City Council officially named the bridge crossing the Willamette River south of Day Island Road as the "Autzen Footbridge." Because there is no delegation of authority regarding the renaming of the Autzen Footbridge, only the City Council has the authority to change the name. Should the council decide to rename the Autzen Footbridge, the renaming should be done by City Council resolution. RELATED CITY POLICIES No policies were found relating to this proposed action. Z:\CMO\2009 Council Agendas\M090914\S0909142C.doc