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.

We’re pleased to report that although 2020 has been a year of unprecedented challenges, implementation of the bond is on track:

• All construction projects scheduled for construction this year went forward with only minor delays. • 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. • 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:

• Increasing public safety presence • Improving trails and natural areas. • Providing a higher level of general maintenance throughout the system.