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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY <br /> • 4.41'"062, PORTLAND DISTRICT.CORPS OF ENGINEERS <br /> P.O.BOX 2946 <br /> PORTLAND.OREGON 97208-2946 <br /> 4 Reply to <br /> ,Itsol, Attention ot: September 30, 1993 <br /> Operations Division <br /> Mr. Bob Hammitt, Maintenance Director <br /> Public Works Maintenance <br /> 1820 Roosevelt Boulevard <br /> Eugene, Oregon 97402 <br /> Dear Mr. Hammitt: <br /> A joint inspection of Flood Control facilities along Amazon Creek in the <br /> City of Eugene was conducted on August 26, 1993, by Richard Zucker, <br /> Maintenance Supervisor and Jack Long, Environmental Technician and John <br /> Todd of the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These inspections <br /> are held periodically to: <br /> 1. Evaluate the structural integrity of your flood protection structures. <br /> Also, to determine if existing fish and wildlife habitat threatens the facility's <br /> structural integrity or could impede emergency operations. <br /> 2. Assess your ability to operate the flood protection structures during an <br /> emergency and also prevent structural failure. We do this by evaluating your <br /> plans, training, stockpiled supplies, availability of equipment and emergency <br /> access. <br /> 3. Provide technical assistance and recommendations on how to operate <br /> and maintain your flood protection. <br /> The enclosed Annual Inspection Report summarizes the findings of the <br /> inspection and lists both required and recommended corrective actions. A well <br /> operating maintenance program is very evident throughout your flood control <br /> system. Your City is to be commended for the maintenance work accomplished <br /> during the past year. As noted in the report, brush and tree removal is <br /> recommended at the indicated locations. Several encroachments along the levee <br /> shoulders need to be reviewed. They will really limit access to the channel during <br /> times of-flooding. <br /> 'Cour facility's ability to function as designed is determined to be <br /> acceptable. Therefore, your facilities are eligible for rehabilitation consideration <br /> should they be damaged significantly during a flood event. <br />