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the new economy and as high school graduates seek a quality and affordable post-secondary education. LCC’s programs will have the ability to expand in the downtown building to meet this growing demand. Therefore, more people will benefit from these programs that advance skills, improve salaries and wages, and develop businesses. The living laboratory aspect of the building for the Energy Management Program will further the national reputation of LCC’s Energy Management program and attract even more students to this already desirable field. Of the LCC students graduating from the energy programs, 90% find employment within three months of graduation and earn an annual salary between $48,000 and $50,000. The cultivation of a significant labor pool of highly-trained energy management specialists is in Eugene’s best interest. The presence of these programs and the skilled graduates that the program produces will be assets in attracting new, green industries to Eugene and in advancing the sustainability of our existing businesses. Indirect Economic Impacts: The extensive hours of operation will create both daytime and evening activity at a key intersection of downtown. Economic opportunities for current and future downtown businesses will be created as students, employees, and visitors support restaurants, retail, services and cultural venues. SPECIFIC CITY ACTIONS City Action Estimated Cost* Because LCC’s capital and operating funds Site Prep/Imps, Permits & SDCs $ 7,500,000 available for this project are limited, resources Public Safety Station $ 500,000 from Federal, State, and City partnerships are critical. Described below are potential City Total $ 8,000,000 actions for the LCC Downtown Center project. * General estimates based on costs of similar projects Specifics will be negotiated by the City and LCC. 1.Site Preparation/Improvements, System Development Charges & Permits th LCC has selected the 10 & Charnelton Development Site for its downtown campus expansion. Site constraints, including infrastructure and other impediments, may be present and may need to be addressed to make it development-ready. The City could pay for permit fees and/or SDCs, as well as contribute to construction costs. In total these City provided incentives would enhance the feasibility of the building and help LCC reach its goals for sustainability, high quality design, and a multi-use facility benefiting the entire community. Beyond the sustainable building features and activity generated by the new Downtown Center, it will be important for the project to provide a positive pedestrian experience. The City could consider funding to enhance the public space adjacent to the building, including art, sidewalk features, landscaping, pedestrian cover, and open space. 2.Public Safety Station Preliminary discussions are ongoing regarding the need for a downtown public safety station in the core area of downtown. LCC and the City will explore public uses in the new facility that may also be possible. HOW Project design and construction would be managed by LCC. The City would act in partnership with LCC to convey ownership of the site, provide input on design, and assist with project costs.