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The South Bank Viaduct has wide support from local jurisdictions and agencies. The following jurisdictions, agencies and communities have expressed support the South Bank Viaduct: • City of Eugene • City of Springfield • Metropolitan Policy Committee (MPO) + Willamalane Parks and Recreation District • Springfield Economic and Development Agency • Eugene Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee • Lane County Board of Commissioners An ODOT Transportation Enhancement Grant of almost $1 million, together with $250,000 in OTIA funds and about $140,000 in donated materials will be used to fund the South Bank Viaduct project. The timing of the project will allow reuse of multiple concrete box beams from the Willamette River detour bridge on the viaduct project. As the 1 -5 replacement bridges are completed, and the detour bridge is removed, the South Bank Viaduct will be constructed. Approval of the proposed Metro Plan amendment allows for the consideration of fill within the Willamette River Greenway for the purpose of constructing the South Bank Viaduct. Approval of the amendment does not negate the authority of agencies to oversee the design and construction of the viaduct to avoid, minimize or mitigate impacts that the construction and use of the facility might have on the River. The South Bank Viaduct will undergo NEPA review to assess potential environmental impacts and to secure the needed approvals for construction of the structure. Goal 15 Exception Policy D.11 of the Eugene - Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan (Metro Plan) states in part: "The taking of on exception is required if a non - water- dependent transportation facility requires placing of fill within the Willamette River Greenway setback." Eugene, Springfield and Lane County are jointly requesting this Metro Plan text amendment with the Goal 15 exception. The proposed text amendment adds the following language to policy #D.11 of Chapter III -D Willamette River Greenway, River Corridors and Waterways Element: An exception to Statewide Planning Goal 15 Willamette River Greenway was approved by the cities of Eugene and Springfield and by Lane County authorizing construction of a bike path viaduct beneath the 1 -5 bridges, along the south bank of the Willamette River in Eugene and Glenwood. The exception authorizes construction of the bike path viaduct including the fill and removal of fill necessary to build Attachment 2 -2