06/20/13 - City Council Newsletter

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hazardous materials and water rescue responses have been merged and will provide services to the single metro response area. To view the episode online, go to the City’s home page, www.eugene-or.gov, and click on the YouTube link which will connect to the City’s YouTube channel. Episodes can also be seen on the City’s Facebook site, or online at www.metrotv.org. For more information, contact the Fire Chief’s Office at 541-682-7115. Council to Vote on Next Fiscal Year Budget On Monday, June 24, 2013, the Eugene City Council will hold several public hearings and take action on the fiscal year 2013-2014 (FY14) budget as previously approved by the Budget Committee. The council meeting will begin at 7:30 pm in Harris Hall, Lane County Public Service Building, 125 East 8 Avenue. Following a public forum and one other item, the council will hold public hearings and th take action on the 2013-2014 proposed budget and the proposed supplemental budget for the current fiscal year. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the budget. For more information on the FY14 budget, visit www.eugene-or.gov/budget or contact the City’s Finance Division at 541- 682-5408. Heroes 2 Oregon Paddle Challenge An exciting new paddling event offers residents the opportunity to be a hero to 13 local injured or disabled veterans, helping them to regain an active lifestyle by sending them to the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic this September. The Heroes 2 Oregon Paddle Challenge will be presented by City of Eugene Adaptive Recreation Services, Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports, and Wild Creek Adventures on July 20, 9 a.m. – noon, at Perkins Peninsula Park at Fern Ridge. Adaptive Recreation provides many recreational activities specifically for injured veterans to help them adjust to their new situation and as they return to civilian life. Recent studies indicate that disabled veterans who participate in adaptive sports report benefits such as:  less stress  reduced dependency on pain and depression medication  fewer secondary medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension)  higher achievement in education and employment  more independence The H2O Paddle Challenge begins on shore with nine members of a team seated in a large canoe and the 10th on land in a chair. On the start signal the team member on land runs, and jumps in the canoe. Team members paddle a short prescribed course (400-500 yards), around a marker in the lake and return. Upon returning to shore, a team member exits the canoe, runs a short distance and rings a gong, thus finishing the race. Each team will have two runs. The entry fee is $100 or $1,000 per team. The Eugene Parks Foundation will receive all entry fees and donations. All proceeds from the race will be used for the transportation and accommodation costs of the vets’ trip and participation in the summer clinic. For information, to register a team, or to make a donation, visit the website or contact Andy Fernandez at 541-682-5311. New Pool Concessionaire Serves Nutritious Foods at Fast Food Prices Children and adults at Amazon Pool this summer have a treat in store: new, healthier foods at the concession stand. The new concessionaire, Ume Teriyaki Grill, will offer foods that meet the City of Eugene’s new nutritional goals to reduce childhood obesity. Ume’s menus balance flavor and nutritional values, while still appealing to children and adults - all at affordable prices. All food is prepared fresh the same day, reflecting the Ume motto, “For Goodness Sake.” Ume’s menu items include the classic Bento (protein choice, rice, orange slices, marinated cucumbers, and steamed edamame), from $3-$5 for kids or $8 for adults. Ume also serves teriyaki burgers and Asian fusion Cobb salad. Featured items are EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 June 20, 2013