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ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Work Session: Trude Kaufman Center Meeting Date: July 13, 2011 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 update you on the facility condition and status of the City-owned Trude Kaufman property on 996 Jefferson Street. BACKGROUND In June 2010, the council determined to lease the Kaufman building to Cascade Health Solutions for up to two (2) years, to allow time for the City to explore the best options to surplus the property while maintaining income to the City. In January, 2011, Cascade Health Solutions vacated the lease and moved their services. Since that time, the building has been placed in mothball status 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. 1997: The City of Eugene initiated budget cuts that eliminated its recreation program services at the Kaufman Senior Center. 1998 – 2003: The City of Eugene entered into a cooperative agreement with Lane Community College (LCC) to allow Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) to operate as a neighborhood community center serving seniors. The City of Eugene provided the building, LCC provided the operating capital, and RSVP provided the programming and staffing. 2003: Lane Community College withdrew their financial support to RSVP. Council Resolution 4773 authorized an initial two-year agreement between the City of Eugene and the non-profit organization Emerald Empire Council on Aging (EECA) to lease Kaufman Senior Center for $1.00/year, with the intention of allowing EECA the opportunity to become fully self-sufficient in providing community- based senior services. 2005-2010: Council Resolution 4846 authorized a five–year lease for EECA to provide support services, recreation, and community center activities for seniors. The lease rate was below fair market value and capped at $10,000 per year by the resolution. The City of Eugene provided preventative and major maintenance for the building. At the end of this contract, EECA chose not to renew but recommended that Cascade Health Solutions be considered for a continuance of services to senior citizens at Kaufman. 2010 - 2011: The council approved a two-year short-term lease to Cascade Health Solutions, giving the City Manager time to determine the long-term strategy for the building. Within six months of the decision, CHS moved their services and vacated the building. \\Cesrv500\cc support\CMO\2011 Council Agendas\M110713\S110713B.doc