09/22/11 - City Council Newsletter

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The energy measures were implemented at Sheldon during the summer shutdown period and the Echo Hollow improvements are expected to be complete by Oct. 1. The contractor, Abacus Energy Management, projects that the City will reduce energy use significantly. The contractor will monitor the energy savings over the next year of pool operation and has guaranteed the projections through a performance contract. The Energy Trust of Oregon, Eugene Water & Electric Board and Business Energy Tax Credit program are expected to provide substantial incentives to help finance the energy measures. Please contact Project Manager Steve Loges, Facility Management Division, at 541-682-8814 with questions. Eugene Receives Silver Safety Award The City of Eugene has again been recognized by the League of Oregon Cities for excellence in its safety performance and low accident rates. The annual Safety Award Program was initiated by the League to stimulate participation in loss prevention programs. The Silver Safety Award, which the City has received consecutively since 2001, will be presented on Sept. 30, at the League of Oregon Cities Annual Convention, in Bend. For more information, please contact Safety/Loss Control and Environmental Program Manager Craig Sorseth at 541-682-5762. Police Officer Takes Bronze Medals in World Police and Fire Games in New York City Eugene Police Officer Adam Steele won two bronze medals in the recent World Police and Fire Games in New York City. The games are second in scope only to the Olympics. These games consisted of approximately 18,000 athletes from 85 countries, who competed in a variety of events. Officer Steele competed in the 400 meters and the 4x400 meter relay, winning a bronze medal in both. The World Police and Fire Games occur every two years and move to th different locations around the world. This year, New York City hosted the games in conjunction with the 10 anniversary of 9/11. For further information on the event, visit www.2011wpfg.org/. Officer Steele is an amazing, stand-out athlete. Before he came to the Eugene Police Department, he concluded his collegiate competitive career at the University of Minnesota in 2004 as an eight-time All-American. The pinnacle of his collegiate career came at the 2003 NCAA outdoor championships in Sacramento, California. He earned the 400- meter title in a school record time of 44.57, becoming Minnesota’s first-ever sprint national champion and first outdoor champion in 30 years. His winning time was the fastest in the world at that point and ended up as the third- fastest time in the world during the 2003 season. Adam earned a spot in the United States 4x400-meter relay pool for the 2003 World Outdoor Championships in Paris, France. He subsequently earned a gold medal on the 4x400-meter relay. His collegiate career culminated when he was named a Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor recipient, the highest conference award bestowed on a student-athlete. He moved to Eugene in January 2007, and trained with famed middle distance coach Frank Gagliano and the Oregon Track Club–Elite. For more information, contact Melinda McLaughlin at 541-682-5124 or Melinda.V.Mclaughlin@ci.eugene.or.us. Recreation Meets Goals for Volunteer Recruitment and Service Over a three-year period, Recreation Services met measurable objectives andaction steps to increase volunteer opportunities and outreach. From FY09 to FY11, the total number of volunteers increased by 25 percent to 590 individuals who contributed more than 35,000 hours of volunteer service, an increase of 22 percent. Using the triple-bottom-line as the foundation of the program, volunteers were given meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to the arts, outdoor education, and community building. Recreation collaborated with local groups such as Looking Glass, 4J Work Experience Program, Full Access, and Sheldon High School Life Skills to offer volunteer opportunities to diverse populations. Two grants for funding were written in collaboration with other City divisions to expand volunteer opportunities and coordination throughout the City organization. Volunteers provided valuable services and enhanced opportunities throughout the division. Of the 35,000 hours of volunteer time in FY11, more than 20,700 were contributed to the Adult Services program; some 8,000 hours were contributed to Adaptive Recreation and its Alpine Adventures downhill ski program; 3,500 hours were contributed to the Youth and Family program, including the Hershey Track EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 September 22, 2011