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AMENISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 58 -95 -08 <br />of the <br />Executive Director of the Public Works Department <br />ORDERING THE.CLOSURE OF WEST UNIVERSITY PARK <br />The Executive Director of the Public Works Department of the City of Eugene finds <br />that: <br />A. Section 1.003 of the Park Rules, as amended by Administrative Order No. 58 -95 -07 <br />on November 9, 1995 authorizes the temporary closure of parks and/or facilities when the public <br />need to preserve the welfare and safety of residents in the vicinity of the park(s) outweighs the <br />public's right of access to parks and /or facilities. <br />B. The West University Park on 14th Avenue between Hilyard and Patterson Streets <br />has become a haven for illegal activities creating an atmosphere that is unfit and unsafe for use <br />by residents of the area. <br />C. The West University Neighbors Neighborhood Association, University West Small <br />Business Association, and John Tantaglione of the West University Neighbors have requested that <br />the park be closed while the City and residents of the area explore options for the future use of <br />the park to serve the residents and employees of the area. <br />Now, therefore, based on the above findings, which are hereby adopted, <br />IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: <br />1. The West University Park on 14th Avenue between Hilyard and Patterson Streets <br />is hereby closed to entry by all persons other than police officers and authorized City employees, <br />effective _.m., November _, 1995. The closure shall remain in effect until reopened <br />by Administrative Order of the Executive Director of the Public Works Department. <br />2. Clearly visible signs shall be posted at park entry points, and such other locations <br />deemed appropriate advising the public that pursuant to this Administrative Order No. 58- 94 -08, <br />entry is prohibited, and that any person entering or remaining within the park after the date of <br />closure will be subject to the imposition of a fine not to exceed $500 or confinement in jail not <br />to exceed 30 days or both such fine and imprisonment. <br />Dated this 8th day of November, 1995. <br />Executive Director <br />Eugene Public Works Department <br />Administrative Order <br />