City of Eugene

FREE EVENT: Building Our Next Economy: A Regional Prosperity Summit, November 19 at 7:30 am

Eugene residents are invited to share their ideas and insights about local economic development that creates jobs, increases median income, and promotes sustainability. The cities of Eugene and Springfield, Lane County, Lane Workforce Partnership, and the Eugene and Springfield Chambers of Commerce are sponsoring a regional economic development summit on November 19 from 7:30 to [...]

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City of Eugene hosts career night for Emergency Services call takers and dispatchers, November 4

The City of Eugene is currently accepting applications for the position of 9-1-1 call taker/dispatcher with a salary range of $17.85-$25.15 per hour plus benefits. To learn more about the job, residents are encouraged to attend the city’s informational “career night” on November 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Emergency Services Training Center, 1705 West [...]

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City launches improved leaf collection program and new reporting site [LEAF SCHEDULE]

Although the City of Eugene’s formal leaf collection program begins November 2, crews are already working to clean up “priority” bike lanes. This year, residents will benefit from an improved leaf program, which features a new reporting and tracking web site. To evolve the program, city officials worked with local cyclists to identify approximately 25 [...]

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Unpaid fines? Get a discount with the City of Eugene’s amnesty program; ends October 31

Participants in the amnesty program, which ends October 31, will be offered the chance to pay their fines without interest and at a 25 percent reduction on the total amount owed. The program’s focus is to help individuals become more financially stable by clearing their credit record and potentially reinstating their driver’s license. The City [...]

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Eugene residents wanted to serve on city’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee; applications due October 30

The City of Eugene seeks residents who are interested in serving on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). The role of BPAC is to: Advise the City of Eugene staff, community organizations, and partner agencies on implementation of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Strategic Plan; Represent community interests in transportation planning decisions, and; Provide feedback [...]

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“Eugene Counts” Community Workshop provides opportunity for residents to help shape city’s priorities, October 14

What do you want for your community? How will you know whether the City of Eugene is on the path toward achieving those goals? Those are the questions Eugene residents are invited to answer at the Eugene Counts Community Workshop on Wednesday, October 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the City Hall Council Chamber, [...]

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Have you taken the Eugene Neighborhood Survey? Prize drawing includes iPod, Hult Center tickets

What do you think about your Neighborhood? The City of Eugene and Eugene’s neighborhood associations want your opinions and feedback about your community. Take this five-minute online survey, which is available in both English and Spanish. Upon completion, you will have the opportunity to be entered into a prize drawing for an iPod or Hult [...]

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FREE: Final “Breakfast at the Bridges” event to celebrate safe walking and biking to school, September 18

The City of Eugene is partnering with Safe Routes To School for its final “Breakfast at the Bridges” of the summer on Friday, September 18 from 7 to 9:30 am at the Blue Heron Bike Bridge across from César E. Chávez Elementary School. This event will celebrate walking and biking back to school and help [...]

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City seeks volunteers to serve on committees; recruitment ends September 18

The City of Eugene is recruiting for motivated volunteers who represent diverse community perspectives, neighborhoods, and population to serve on boards, commissions, and committees. The annual recruitment will end on Friday, September 18. Applicants are wanted for the following volunteer positions: Budget Committee – 2 openings Civilian Review Board – 3 openings Human Rights Commission [...]

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Fun For All: Free recreational programs for kids, beginning June 29 [full summer schedule]

Fun For All, a series of free recreational programs for children and youth ages seven and up, starts on June 29 and runs through August 28. The program is held weekdays, beginning at 10 am, in multiple neighborhood parks. Ending times vary by site (listed below). At seven of the sites, the program includes a [...]

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A few things you should know before starting summer home-improvement projects [City of Eugene rules and guidelines]

Summer is a popular time of year for making improvements around the house. Many community members have questions about the City of Eugene’s rules regarding construction or improvement projects such as fences, decks, and swimming pools. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions from the city’s Planning and Development Department: Do I need [...]

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The grand re-opening of Golden Gardens Park, June 25

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The grand re-opening of Golden Gardens Park will be held on June 25 from 5 pm to 7 pm. The dedication ceremony, which will feature Mayor Kitty Piercy, will begin at 6 pm. The event will also feature bluegrass music from Lost River Family and Friends, complimentary sandwiches, beverages and snacks.  During the event, community [...]

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Time to trim overgrown vegetation on your Eugene property; Fines could be issued

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In order to prevent fire hazards, the City of Eugene will begin eliminating tall grass and weeds on undeveloped property between now and September 30 without further notice to its owners, who were previously notified. The minimum charge for the City to remove overgrown vegetation is $175. City code requires property owners to trim vegetation [...]

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City of Eugene recruiting two new people for Civilian Review Board; Applications due July 3

Recruitment is under way to fill two vacancies on the Eugene Civilian Review Board (CRB), a volunteer position that requires a minimum commitment of about 11 hours per month. Currently there are five members on the CRB; however, the “city council voted to expand it to seven members…because it’s difficult to have a quorum at [...]

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City of Eugene preparing to raise fees for ambulance service; Public hearing on June 11

The City of Eugene is preparing to raise its fee for basic ambulance service to $1,600, which is the same rate charged by Springfield Fire & Life Safety. Currently, Eugene Fire & EMS charges a base transportation fee of $1,150. The public is welcome to comment on the proposed rate increase at a hearing to [...]

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Policing the police in order to protect your rights: How does it work? [Part 2 of 3 – The Civilian Review Board]

Eugene’s Civilian Review Board (CRB), created by citywide vote in 2007, represents “one-half of the police oversight system in Eugene,” according to Deputy Police Auditor Elizabeth Southworth. “The main business of the Board is to review a select portion of ‘closed’ investigations regarding police conduct.” A closed investigation is one that has been completed by [...]

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“Summer in the City” schedule of FREE events announced at today’s kickoff

“Summer in the City,” a series of free music and entertainment events held at the Broadway Plaza and in the downtown Park Blocks, kicked off today with The Etouffee Band and announcements by Mayor Kitty Piercy and City Manager Jon Ruiz. The Summer in the City schedule of free events was also announced: First Friday [...]

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City of Eugene preps for downtown summer action with a focus on safety and security

To prepare for increased foot traffic and activity downtown during the summer months, the City of Eugene is increasing safety and security measures. As a result, the City “is improving lighting in several locations and increasing police downtown foot and bicycle patrols to enhance safety, and inhibit behavior problems and criminal activity.” According to Jan [...]

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Public Workshop: Creating a vision for the Willamette River area in Eugene, June 9

You are invited to a public workshop on June 9 from 6 to 8 pm at EWEB Training Center to determine the vision of the Willamette River area. Learn about this open-space resource and share your ideas on river area improvements. Topics will include recreation, trails, wildlife habitat, public safety, and visual quality.  The ultimate [...]

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Volunteers wanted to help improve Eugene parks and natural areas

The City of Eugene is looking for “Volunteers in the Parks” (VIPs) to work on projects that improve parks and natural areas. Projects may include installing playground equipment, planting trees, maintaining trails, or removing invasive plants. Volunteers can choose between one-time projects or ongoing initiatives through the Adopt-A-Park and Adopt-A-Path programs. The VIP program is [...]

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Lane Community College and City of Eugene talk about partnering on Downtown Center project

Lane Community College (LCC) President Mary Spilde advised the college’s Board of Education on May 13 that LCC and the City of Eugene were talking about partnering on its Downtown Center development project and exploring alternative locations. The board expressed support and directed the president to proceed with formal discussions about the potential partnership with [...]

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Cleanup at the Amazon water channel at Jefferson Street

Work crews were busy cleaning up the areas around the Amazon water channel at Jefferson Street today. Kevin Foerstler, of the City of Eugene Parks and Open Space division, and Deputy Miltonberger, of the Sheriff’s Department, oversaw the cleanup effort, which was threefold: Gather and safely dispose of used, discarded hypodermic needles; Remove garbage; and [...]

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