Summary In May of 2018 Eugene voters overwhelmingly approved a capital bond and operating levy for Parks and Recreation. As required by City Council resolution, this report summarizes spending activities related to these funding measures for the 2020 fiscal year. This report also provides updates on bond projects and levy funded services. For last year’s report and additional information, visit eugene-or.gov/4165/2018-Bond-and-Levy.
• Bond-related construction projects have supported local contractors and ensured that many individuals were employed through the pandemic. According to one estimate, up to 291 jobs were associated with bond construction projects in 2020.
• All construction projects scheduled for construction this year went forward with only minor delays.
• Increasing public safety presence
We’re pleased to report that although 2020 has been a year of unprecedented challenges, implementation of the bond is on track:
• Precautions were enacted on all job sites to keep workers safe.
• Planning and design work for future construction proceeded on schedule. Implementation of the operating levy to support park maintenance activities has also kept pace and adapted to ever-changing conditions: • Improving trails and natural areas.
• Providing a higher level of general maintenance throughout the system.
Santa Clara Community Park planning meeting, February 2020 4
