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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Adoption of Resolution 4800 Authorizing the Institution of Proceedings in Eminent Domain for the Acquisition of Property Interests for Improvements to the Transportation Infrastructure in the Vicinity of the New Federal Courthouse Meeting Date: July 26, 2004 Agenda Item Number: 2C Department: Public Works Staff Contact: Michelle Cahill www. cl. eugene, or. us Contact Telephone Number: 682-6855 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY The council is being asked to adopt a resolution authorizing the institution of proceedings in eminent domain for the acquisition of property interests for the improvements to the transportation infrastructure in the vicinity of the new federal courthouse. BACKGROUND Council Action History On July 31, 2002, the council adopted the Courthouse District Concept Plan which identifies transportation infrastructure improvements for the Courthouse District. On March 8, 2004, the council adopted a Supplemental Budget authorizing $350,000 to partially fund design work for the transportation infrastructure for the Courthouse District. On April 12, 2004, the council adopted the Eugene Downtown Plan that recognizes the transportation infrastructure improvements planned for the Courthouse District. On May 24, 2004, the council adopted the Central Area Transportation System (CATS) Plan that includes transportation infrastructure strategies for the Courthouse District. Policy Issues Not applicable. Council Goals Sustainable Community Development A community that retains a high quafity of life and a healthy economy, effectively finks land use and transportation planning, and successfully manages growth and change in the urban environment. This project implements land use plans and transportation plans and encourages a high quality of life and healthy community by providing a safe multi-modal transportation infrastructure to connect the L:\CMO\2004 Council Agendas\M040726\S0407262C.doc I