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- _ _ ~ ~ ~ lQJ 00L/005 <br /> Lane County Board of Commissioners :.~I m ~Gtr~Sd~ <br /> C <br /> eitl Dwyer <br /> Bobby Grcen. Sr. <br /> Tom Lininger <br /> Anne Morrison <br /> <br /> ' Peter Sorenson <br /> RECEIVEC3 <br /> September 24, 2003 ~ BY CITY MAf~AGEF~ <br /> WP be/ps/03384/T ~ a~EP 3 Q 103 <br /> Jon Kvistad, Regional Administrator <br /> U.S. General Services Administration <br /> 40015th Street SW <br /> Auburn, WA 98001 <br /> Dear Mr. Kvistad: ~ • <br /> Please donotmisconstrue ourdispleasure ofaramp-less design ofthe proposed Wayne Morse Federal <br /> Courthouse in Eugene as a lack of "community support" for the project. <br /> To ensure the success of this project, Lane County has committed significant transportation funds to <br /> further assist with this project. <br /> We are excited about the opportunity for our community to get a new courthouse, but we believe that ' <br /> any design must provide access for all of our citizens. <br /> Lane County is providing funding to this proj ect, in reliance upon GSA assurances to our community, <br /> Newspaper reports say you have put the project "on hold." Qur commissioners represent all of the <br /> people. of Lane County, and we are truly dismayed. When can you come dotivn to our boazd meeting <br /> to discuss this significant project? <br /> To further demonstrate support for the Wayne Morse Federal Courthouse, Lane County is a <br /> contributing partner with the Lane County Metro Partnership to assist with the`business development <br /> that will :surround the courthouse. <br /> Quite frankly, we were upset by the announcement to~put the project on hold. Please do not punish <br /> the citizens of our community for insisting on high accessibility standards, and move forward with <br /> all deliberate speed with a courthouse design that includes a ramp. <br /> Thank you. <br /> Sincerely <br /> I <br /> .Peter Sorenson, Chair <br /> Lane County Board of Commissioners <br /> c: Senator Ron Wyden <br /> Senator Gordon Smith <br /> Representative Peter DeFazio <br /> Mayor Jim Torrey, Eugene <br /> Mayor Sid Lieken; Springfield <br /> City Manager Dennis Taylor, Eugene • <br /> PUBLTC SERVTCE BUTLDTNG / ! 25 EAST 8TH AVE)VUE /EUGENE, OR 97401 / (541) 682-4203 /FAX (541) 682-3803 <br /> <br />