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7515Graves- 7515p2.TIF (2550x3300x2 tiff) <br /> In frustration, I contacted the Public Works Office and asked for the name of the <br /> Director. The staff member answering the phone asked if I intended to send a letter. She <br /> went on to say that if I did it would be a waste of time as the Director would either put it <br /> in the large pile of papers on his desk, where it would be ignored, or give it to support <br /> staff to deal with. She said I should tell her, she would probably end up with it anyway. <br /> I declined, and it is that phone call that ultimately led me to write this letter. 1 want <br /> nothing further to do with the Public Works Department in this matter and ask that my <br /> money be returned for the bench. <br /> Lastly, I donated an additional sum of $750 in June of 2002 for second tree and plaque. I <br /> noted that the tree did not look healthy when it was planted and I pointed this out in my <br /> letter of June 17, 2002. On a recent visit, I discovered the tree to be dead and reported it <br /> to the Public Works Department. Clearly there was not a qualified hand selection of this <br /> tree. In a letter from the Public Works Department, the following remarks are made <br /> about the Hays Memorial Tree Garden: "In keeping with the wishes of the original donor, <br /> and the City's objective to maintain this tree garden in a healthy and beautiful condition, <br /> each donation will contain a 30% contribution to the tree garden's maintenance trust <br /> fund." I wonder how long the dead tree will remain in the park. <br /> To summarize, I would like a refund from the City of Eugene as follows: <br /> Garden Viewing Bench $1400 <br /> Crab Apple Tree $ 750 <br /> Total $2150 <br /> Thank you for your assistance in resolving this matter. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> (Y4141,_)/1/10/1/.4-- . - <br /> Lorne Graves <br /> 1483 Escalante St. <br /> Eugene, OR 97404 <br /> } <br />