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_ _ <br /> _ _ <br /> Leo Stapleton <br /> February 17, 2006 <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> Given this history of cooperation, we remain troubled at the decision to terminate the <br /> County/City Road Partnership at the end of the next fiscal year. We all still remember that the <br /> cities took on significant responsibilities for operations and maintenance of those County roads <br /> located within City limits in conjunction with the development of this program. Those <br /> responsibilities will continue, even if the funding provided by the County disappears. <br /> We recognize that the County faces significant fiscal concerns, given the uncertainty <br /> surrounding the issue of reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self <br /> Determination Act. Springfield was quick to join the County in supporting full reauthorization <br /> and has renewed that support at every opportunity. We realize that if the Act is not reauthorized, <br /> all of us may need to tighten our belts. We think, however, that given the support of the President <br /> to continue the program, it is premature to assume that payments to the cities must be completely <br /> eliminated in FY 2007. We would urge the Committee and the Board to revisit this issue and <br /> consider program funds for at least the next few years, pending final action by the Congress. <br /> Thank you, again for the opportunity to comment on the Proposed Capital Improvement <br /> Program. We look forward to continuing our long and productive relationship with Lane County <br /> to assure safe and convenient transportation for all our citizens. <br /> Sincerely yours, <br /> Sidney W. Leiken, <br /> <br /> i Mayor <br /> SLW/lj g <br /> <br />