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ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Work Session: Trude Kaufman Center Meeting Date: May 9, 2012 Agenda Item Number: B Department: LRCS/Recreation & CS/Facilities Staff Contact: Craig Smith www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5334 ISSUE STATEMENT The purpose of this work session is to provide an update on the status of the City-owned Trude Kaufman property at 996 Jefferson Street. BACKGROUND History 1972: Trude Kaufman donated the home to the City of Eugene to benefit senior citizens. It became a City of Eugene Community Center for senior services. After 1997, the City sub-contracted the facility to service providers working with senior citizens. January, 2011: Cascade Health Solutions, ended a contract with the City and vacated the facility. It was placed in mothball status. July, 2011: Council members were updated on the status of the facility and the potential future use. July, 2011 – present: Input for the use of the facility has been received from the Jefferson Westside Neighborhood Association and from a variety of individuals, community agencies and organizations.  See Attachment A: Jefferson Westside Neighbors – Future Plans for Kaufman Center  See Attachment B: St. Vincent de Paul – Letter of Interest in Kaufman Community Center  See Attachment C: List of potential uses from community individuals and organizations. Financial and/or Resource Considerations The current annual cost to keep the building in mothball status is approximately $20,000 per year and is funded by the Kaufman Trust Fund. If current spending continues, these resources are projected to be depleted by FY15. The appraised value is approximately $495,000. Building Condition The building was originally constructed in 1908 – 1910. An Appraisal Report completed by the City of Eugene identifies: “The overall condition of the dwelling is fair. But other than the newer roofing, the interior and exterior has a tired look. Most all aspects of the property need attention.” Facility Management estimates the value of known condition deficiencies for the property to be in the $150,000 – $200,000 range if the future use of the property is residential. For an institutional use (e.g. a residential care facility), renovation costs could be significantly higher. Zoning Classification The City Council passed ordinance 20330, in 2004, establishing the S-HK Historic Kaufman House Special Area Zone. Under this ordinance any landscape alterations, building alterations or additions, and S:\CMO\2012 Council Agendas\M120509\S120509B.doc