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PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE DIVISION <br /> 1820 ROOSEVELT BLVD. EUGENE,OREGON 97402 (503)687-5220 <br /> 9 <br /> City of <br /> EUGENE <br /> November 30, 1988 <br /> D. Leslie Miller, P.E. <br /> Chief, Emergency Management Branch <br /> Portland district Corps of Engineers <br /> P.O. Box 2946 <br /> Portland, Or 97208-2946 <br /> ATTN: Operations Division (CENPP-OP-E) <br /> Dear Mr. Miller, <br /> Thank you for your written summary, dated November 7, 1988, of the Amazon Creek <br /> inspection by John Todd. We plan to address the noted deficiencies as follows: <br /> a. A maintenance and inspection schedule is being developed and enacted to <br /> ensure that the gates are properly maintained. This will also ensure that <br /> the outlets are free and clear of obstructions. We have been replacing <br /> the old wooden tops of the outflow structures with new metal tops. This <br /> allows us easier access to perform maintenance. <br /> We have been aware that more intense maintenance of the structures was <br /> necessary. As our channel resources and budget are limited, we have <br /> chosen to concentrate our efforts towards maintaining the channel as close <br /> to design flow as possible. <br /> b. The lined section of the Amazon Channel was cleaned during the summer of <br /> 1988. This included not only the bottom of the channel but all vegetation <br /> growing along the sides of the concrete walls. A work order has been <br /> written to remove the trees along the channel west of Fir Butte. This was <br /> not completed during the summer of 1988. It is re-scheduled and should be <br /> completed by the summer of 1989. <br /> c. The slide area west of Fir Butte at station 50+00 is being monitored by <br /> our Engineering division. It seems to have stabilized so their analysis <br /> was that it was better left alone. Should it begin moving again they will <br /> design and contract for necessary repairs. <br /> d. Gates along various sections of the channel will be installed. This <br /> should reduce the amount of rutting caused by 4 wheel drives. Funds will <br /> be budgeted for improvement of the levee crown. Our intention is to have <br /> 0 tgat`done during the summer of 1989. <br /> 0 <br />