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Competitors in the all-around events must checkin at 9 a.m. with events starting at 10 a.m. At about 1 p.m., there will be demonstrations, skill clinics and lunch provided to registered competitors. Check-in for canines is at 2 p.m. with competition beginning at 3 p.m. For more information or to register, go to www.eugene-or.gov/recathletics or call Dave Battaglia at 541-682-5409. Fleet and Radio Communications Services Named One of Top 100 Public Fleets For a second consecutive year, the Public Works Department’s Fleet and Radio Communications section has been recognized as being one of the top 100 best managed public fleets in North America. This year, Fleet and Radio Services was ranked 29th out of the 100 top public fleets receiving this industry award. The judging was done by the top public fleet administrators in the U.S. as recognized by the National Association of Fleet Administrators and the American Public Works Association. There are more than 38,000 public fleets in the United States with 165 fleets being considered for the 2010 award. This award, coordinated through Government Fleet Magazine, recognizes those public fleets that excel in multiple areas of fleet management and service delivery. Fleets are graded on the following performance criteria: accountability, technology implementation, evidence of a high-trust culture, performance recognition, collaboration, creativity, celebration, doing it right the first time, quick/efficient turnaround, staff development, resource stewardship and competitive pricing. Fleet Service Master Technician Doug Gunderson inspects the The award is given to public fleets demonstrating leadership, undercarriage of a City Fleet vehicle. efficiency, positive customer service and cost-effective operations within their agency. Selected fleets must also show their efforts to improve ongoing performance in these selected categories throughout the year. Fleet and Radio Communications will continue striving to improve upon its current service delivery, recognizing that its performance impacts customer/co-workers and provides crucial services to the citizens of Eugene. For more information, contact Fleet Manager Tony Jobanek at 541-682-4808. Fish from Iconic Downtown Fountain Being Repaired The fish in sculptor Tom Hardy’s “1952 Fish Fountain” in the downtown Park Blocks have been removed for much-needed repair. Vandalism and natural wear and tear have taken a toll on the iconic Eugene sculpture that was installed 58 years ago. However, whenever public art is repaired, it must be done with the integrity of the artist in mind. Since Tom Hardy is deceased, Public Art Program Manager Isaac Marquez networked with Eugene’s art community to make sure the work is done properly and as the artist wouldhave liked. The work will be done by local artist, Steve Reinmuth, who founded Reinmuth Bronze Studio, Inc. The repairs are expected to be completed and the fish returned in late fall. To see an interview with Tom Hardy, go to http://www.opb.org/programs/artbeat/segments/view/570. For more information, contact Isaac Marquez at 541-682-2057. th Techniques Used to Repair West 18 Avenue Save Time, Money and Environment th The City of Eugene is reconstructing West 18 Avenue from City View to the Westmoreland Park bike bridge, just east of Chambers, using four different construction techniques to match the existing pavement, save money, and reduce traffic impacts and environmental impacts during construction. th The three-lane section of 18 Avenue from City View to Pierce (one block west of Chambers) will be reconstructed using two construction methods that allow complete recycling and reuse of the existing road materials. First, a EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 August 12, 2010