HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdmin Order 58-23-38 -- Temp Closure of Moon Mountain ParkADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 58 - 23 - 38
of the
Executive Director of the Public Works Department
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MOON MOUNTAIN PARK
The Executive Director of the Public Works Department finds that:
A. Pursuant to the authority of Administrative Order No. 21-03-12 issued by the City
Manager, the Executive Director of the Public Works Department is authorized to regulate City
parks and to protect park visitors and the park environment, and adopt rules regarding the use of
parks.
B. Section 1.003 of the Parks and Open Space Rules authorizes the temporary closure
of all or any portion of a park, open space, or facility "upon finding that conditions that threaten
the welfare or safety of nearby residents exist, and the need to preserve their welfare and safety
outweighs the public's right of access to the park."
C. Moon Mountain is a 40.3-acre natural area park in southeast Eugene that is
owned and managed by the City of Eugene.
D. A portion of Moon Mountain Park was the site of a wildland fire that began on July
3, 2023. Although the fire mainly effected low lying vegetation, some trees were impacted and may
now be hazardous.
E. Until the City has completed an evaluation of trees in the vicinity of public trails and
has mitigated any hazards that could pose a safety risk to park users, the public interest in accessing
Moon Mountain Park, identified in Exhibit A, is outweighed by the need to protect park users and
nearby residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the above findings, which are hereby adopted:
The Executive Director of the Public Works Department orders and directs that:
1. The entirety of Moon Mountain Park, as shown in Exhibit A attached to this
Administrative Order, is hereby closed to entry by all persons other than law enforcement personnel,
authorized City employees and contractors, and persons with written authorization from the Public
Works Director or the Parks Division Manager. This closure is effective immediately upon my
signature, below and shall remain in effect until 7:00 a.m. on August 1, 2023, or until City staff
remove the signage referenced in Section 2 or, whichever occurs first.
2. In addition to any other measures that may be implemented to restrict entry into the
closed portion of Moon Mountain Park, the City shall post clearly visible signs at the Park's entry
points to advise the public that, pursuant to Administrative Order of the Public Works Executive
Director, Moon Mountain Park is closed and unauthorized entry into the Park is prohibited.
Dated and effective this 11 day of July, 2023.
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Matthew Rodrigues
Executive Director Public Works Department
Exhibit A: Temporary Park Closure Boundary AO 58-23-38
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