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Records Section; assisting the Property Crimes Unit by entering transaction data from metal recyclers into a <br />database; filing fingerprint cards for the Forensic Evidence Unit; providing reception at substations; and entering <br />details concerning allegations of child abuse and neglect into a spreadsheet for the Violent Crimes Unit. Seasoned <br />volunteers further relieve paid staff by serving as trainers for new volunteers. <br /> <br />Other highlights for 2010: <br /> <br /> A Cold Case Squad was formed, with the goal of improving the capacity of the Eugene Police Department to <br />investigate and solve cold cases through a team of volunteers. Three law enforcement retirees investigate <br />cold cases and a retired teacher provides administrative support to the team. In July, the three investigators <br />attended the FBI training, “The Highway Serial Killings Initiative Seminar.” As <br />part of the seminar, they gave a presentation on the cold case they are <br />investigating. <br /> <br /> EPD’s Mano a Mano program was featured in the National Volunteers in Police <br />Service publication, VIPS in Focus. This issue highlights four departments that <br />have engaged volunteers to bring their language skills, cultural knowledge, and <br />enthusiasm for public safety to multicultural outreach efforts. <br /> <br /> A Subpoena Service Team was implemented. Prior to the formation of this <br />team, most of the 1,000+ subpoenas served annually were processed by a paid <br />contractor. In the nine months the team has been operational, volunteers have <br />served 1,056 subpoenas at a savings of $30,624.00 ($29/subpoena). <br /> <br /> A Police Range Recycling Team was created in July. Four volunteers, supervised by Sergeant Scott <br />Thomas, assist with a variety of sorting, recycling and other support duties at Short Mountain range. Since <br />July, Sergeant Thomas has transported 1,204 pounds of brass and aluminum to Schnitzer Steel and <br />generated $1,724.33 for the City of Eugene. <br /> <br />Volunteers are being recruited for the Forensic Evidence Unit, Seniors on Patrol Team, Squad Car Maintenance <br />Team and Subpoena Service Team. Comprehensive program information including full volunteer position <br />descriptions can be found at www.eugene-or.gov/policevolunteers. For more information, contact Volunteers in <br />Policing Program Manager Carrie Chouinard at 541-682-5355 or carrie.f.chouinard@ci.eugene.or.us. <br /> <br />*The national average hourly value of volunteer time is developed by the Independent Sector. The hourly value of volunteer time is based on the <br />average hourly wage for all non-management, non-agriculture workers as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a 12 percent increase <br /> <br />to estimate for fringe benefits. The current hourly wage is $20.85. <br /> <br />Public Comment Sought for Proposed Eugene Off-Street Path Projects <br />The federally funded transportation enhancement (TE) program historically has funded many off-street path projects <br />in Eugene. In the current round of funding, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is considering two <br />projects in Eugene out of about 85 applications in total. The public comment period for the TE project selection <br />process is now open and will continue through Jan. 28. The TE program is very competitive, so it is important for <br />members of the public to weigh in on these projects if they have any comments. <br /> <br />Proposed Eugene projects include: <br /> <br /> <br /> Jessen path and lighting, Beltline Highway to Terry Street. This project in the Bethel neighborhood will serve <br />Golden Gardens Park and provide a safe and comfortable alternative to busy streets for the neighborhood along <br />Barger Street. The path would connect with the Randy Pape Beltline off-street path and the bike lanes on Terry <br />Street. The 12-foot- wide concrete path will be approximately a mile long and will include pedestrian-scaled <br />lighting. <br /> <br /> Westmoreland Park path and lighting project. This project through Westmoreland Park will provide an important <br />connection to the Fern Ridge Path for people who live in the neighborhoods around the park. New east-west and <br />north-south paths will be built through Westmoreland Park to reduce out-of-direction travel for pedestrians and <br />bicyclists who must now travel through a congested school parking lot at the Arts and Technology Academy or <br />travel on busy streets such as Chambers and Polk streets. These paths will not only improve the transportation <br />system for people traveling through the area, but will also better serve students, staff, and visitors traveling to the <br />Arts and Technology Academy, Family School, Boys and Girls Club, and Kidsports, and the many people who <br />attend the sports activities that take place at the City-owned sports fields in Westmoreland Park. The east-west <br />path will make a new pedestrian and bicycle connection from Fillmore Street to the intersection of Taylor <br />thth <br />Street/20 Avenue and provide a connection to the 20 Avenue corridor. The new paths will be about a half- <br />th <br />mile long with pedestrian-scaled lighting. The project will also add lighting on the existing path from 18 Avenue <br />to the Boys and Girls Club next to the Arts and Technology School. <br /> <br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 <br />January 13, 2011 <br />