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or <br /> EUGENE <br /> Parks and June 22, 2004 <br /> Open Space <br /> a division of Public Works V. James Wilson <br /> 1820 Roosevelt Blvd. <br /> Eugene, Oregon 97402 Gaydos Churnside & Balthrop <br /> (541) 682 -4800 P.O. Box 1499 <br /> ( 682 -4882 Fax Eugene, OR 97440 <br /> www.ci.eugene.or.us/pw /parks <br /> Dear Mr. Wilson, <br /> • <br /> Thank you for your letter. I am very sorry about your mother's accident. City <br /> code places the responsibility for maintenance of sidewalks and ground level <br /> landscaping on the abutting property owner. The tree grates in question are <br /> considered an extension of the sidewalk, and their maintenance, therefore, is <br /> the responsibility of the abutting property owner. <br /> However, it is not unusual for the City to offer assistance in maintaining <br /> assets within the street right -of -way in certain circumstances. Since tree <br /> Parks and open grates are not commonly used in the city, I believe this is one of those cases <br /> Space Planning where the City's involvement is warranted. <br /> Parks Maintenance <br /> Urban Forestry On June 8, our tree crew removed three grates and filled in the planting pits <br /> with loam to bring them up to grade. Our staff also discussed the situation <br /> Wetlands and open with John Martsfield, maintenance manager at the Hilton, explained that <br /> Waterways continued maintenance in this area is their responsibility, and offered <br /> suggestions for ongoing maintenance. We are hopeful that our assistance <br /> will facilitate the proper maintenance of these areas in the future. <br /> Again, thank you for alerting us about this situation, and I hope your mother <br /> is recovering swiftly from her injuries. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Q <br /> /�-- — <br /> Johnny R. Medlin <br /> Director, Parks and Open Space Division <br /> Cc: John Martsfield, Hilton maintenance manager <br />