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Lighting Improvements to Autzen Corridor $275,000 <br />Autzen to footbridge including bridge <br />Upgrade/install lighting along the pedestrian co~~idor and bike path.. 60' light spacing reduces <br />cost to $180, 000. <br />The group finalized the list balancing individual project budgets with the funding available from the <br />grant. The last project listed, Bike Path Lighting for the corridor from Autzen to and including the <br />footbridge, is a high priority. Replacing the lighting would be an important safety improvement and <br />it would greatly enhance the appearance of this key visitor corridor. However, it was agreed that <br />with the estimated cost, it will require additional funding from other sources. After funding the <br />other projects on the list, there is $112,000 remaining for this project. <br />Because of the ongoing need for a safe corridor for multiple community activities, the group <br />recommends that we seek additional funding to complete this high priority project. One strategy that <br />might be considered would be to pursue a partnership between the City, EWEB and the University <br />of Oregon to provide the balance of the funding for the project. If the lighting spacing is increased <br />to sixty feet, each agency's contribution would be between $20,000 and $30,000. <br />With your approval, the group is ready to move forward with the listed project as soon as funding is <br />received. We also ask for your input and help in establishing the partnership to fund the Autzen <br />corridor lighting improvements. If you have any questions please give Jeff or Sarah a call. <br />