HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdmin Order 58-24-01 -- Temporary Closure of All ParksADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 5 8 - 2 4 - 01
of the
vutive Director of the Public Works Department
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ALL CITY OF EUGENE PARKS
The Executive Director of the Public Works Deaartment 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
narks and to protect bark visitors and the nark 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 anv 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. Beginning on Saturday. January 13. 2024. the City of Eugene has been
experiencing extreme winter weather in the form of ice storms that has resulted in hazardniis
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D. Until the weather conditions improve and the City has completed an evaluation of the
parks and has mitigated any hazards that could pose a safety risk to park users, the public interest in
accessing the City's parks 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 Deaartment orders and directs that:
1. All City of Eugene Parks are 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 for 3 days.
Dated and effective this 17th day of Januarv. 2024.
Matthew Rdarigues
Executive Director Public Works Department
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