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• <br /> Date: 02/23/93 <br /> From: Johnny Medlin CEWMJRM - RIS1 <br /> To: Bob Hammitt CEWMJRH - RIS1 <br /> cc: John Etter CERMJFE - RIS1 <br /> Dick Morgan CERMRAM - RIS1 <br /> Claude Banker CEWMCLB - RISI <br /> Subject: Willamette Wildlife Rehab Contract @ Morse Ranch (WWR) <br /> Bob, I have been contacted by Sally Tatala of WWR asking the City's <br /> plans regarding their continued use of the building at Morse Ranch. I've <br /> reviewed the contract and see it expires at the end of this comming Dec- <br /> ember with no option to renew left. They have used the two allowed in <br /> the original contract. Therefore, a new contract will be required. The <br /> existing contract requires them to be responsible for ALL maintenance, <br /> repairs, and utility payments. It also is clear that this was to be a <br /> temporary use. (Although a three year contract with two one year exten- <br /> sions allowed for a total of 5 years doesn't seem to temporary to me. ) <br /> There is also supporting letters to show the aspect of temporary use. <br /> My question is this: Is there any reason why we wouldn't be willing to <br /> enter into a new contract with them? I don't know of any proposed use <br /> of the facility. John Etter says that the funding in which we acquired <br /> the park really doesn't allow this use, but the Feds didn't object when <br /> it was explained as a temporary use. In a new contract we can strengthen <br /> the maintenance responsibility and temporary use language if desired. I <br /> remember Barbara Keller has already gone on record as supporting their <br /> continued use of the facility even if it is not really a recreational <br /> use as required by the funding. <br /> From what I'm hearing I guess my recommendation would be to continue <br /> into a new contract. Unless we have a good reason for discontinuing <br /> and since they're not causing problems I suspect if would be very bad <br /> PR to do otherwise. We could encourage them them continue efforts to <br /> find a new location, but I suspect this really isn't likely unless they <br /> are pressured to do so. We could also be VERY clear that if the Feds <br /> object we would then discontinue the contract. <br /> I 'm asking this early due to Sally Tatala's questions, but actually it <br /> feels nice to be working on something in a planned manner instead of <br /> dealing with a crisis situation. There has been a few too many of those <br /> in the last few months ! Please let me know your thoughts on this. <br /> Thanks <br /> Johnny <br />