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Public Works <br />Maintenance <br />May 30, 1996 <br />City of Eugene <br />1820 Roosevelt Boulevard <br />Eugene, Oregon 97402 <br />(541) 687 -5220 <br />Subject: Vegetation maintenance of drainage righ of w n t cide of Del a --' - v <br />You are being contacted in regards to vegetation maintenance requirements for the drainage ditch located <br />along the Delta Highway right -of -way to the west of your property. The Eugene municipal code places the <br />responsibility for maintenance of vegetation in this area upon the abutting property owner. However, upon <br />review of this particular right -of -way, the City recognizes that the depth and steepness of the drainage ditch <br />along Delta Highway makes this area quite difficult for residents to maintain. This area is seen as a greater <br />burden upon the adjacent residents than what would normally be found along other City rights -of -way. <br />In an effort to improve drainage water quality and make vegetation maintenance of the drainage way more <br />manageable for the abutting property owners, the City plans to fill the majority of the ditch after placing a <br />perforated culvert in the bottom. When completed, the ditch will be a gently sloping swale which will be <br />easier for residents to maintain. Upon completion of the project, a low growing wildflower seed mix will be <br />planted in the area. This wildflower mix should provide an aesthetic display and require less maintenance <br />than grass. <br />The installation of the culvert and filling of the ditch is planned for mid- summer of this year. Thus, the City <br />will take responsibility for vegetation maintenance of this area from now until construction is completed The <br />area will then be planted with a wildflower seed in the fall for erosion control. Next summer the abutting <br />property owners will resume vegetation maintenance responsibility for this right -of -way drainage area. <br />To prepare for construction, you are asked to remove any valuable landscaping or any personal property <br />which you may have placed in the right -of -way area. Construction should begin on or about July 1, 1996, and <br />be completed by August 31, 1996. <br />If you have any questions regarding this drainage improvement project, please feel free to give me a call at <br />683 -6821, or contact Brian Elliott at 984 -4902. <br />Sincerely, <br />Kevin J. Foerstler <br />Vegetation Program Coordinator <br />cc: Jim Torrey, City Councilor, ward 5 <br />Brian Elliott, Maintenance Technician <br />Scott Plamondon, Urban Forester <br />Johnny Medlin, Support Services Manager <br />Bob Hammitt, Maintenance Director <br />