r + <br /> " Line _ <br /> ' ~ County <br /> - - <br /> - - - s~i~s~s~ <br /> . Public Works <br /> i <br /> . " <br /> I September 5, 2001. <br /> Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife ~ - <br /> 2501 SW First Ave.; P.O. Box 59 <br /> <br /> ~ <br /> <br /> ~ ~ ~ Portland, Oregon 97207 <br /> ~ . <br /> To Whom it May Concern, ~ ; <br /> ~ <br /> . ~ Lane County supports the .grant application by the City of Eugene for restoration' activities in <br /> ~ East Alton Baker Park. The land encompassing East Alton Baker lark was in County ownership <br /> i ~ up until 1573; at which time it was transferred to the City of Eugene. Jnd'er ~e transfer <br /> agreement, the County retains responsibility for the formei,Day Island Landfill? As such; the <br /> ~ County and .the City work cooperatively on projects involving this portion of the park.. <br /> . . <br /> The County agrees with"the City of Eugene's efforts to enhance habitat. along the riparian " <br /> corridor ar~d the. upland meadow of the foiiner landfill `site. Lane County s"tallwBl provide <br /> j .support for't1~s project by participating in the development of a plan for the future placement of <br /> fill on. the former landfill site. It is estimated that between ~ 10 and 20 hours of Lane County Staff <br /> time' will 'be dedicated ~to this task. This includes the time"of technical, Engineering staff as well <br /> j~ - ~ - <br /> i ~ as~Managemetit staff. <br /> .j <br /> , The development of this plan will aid in the efforts to improve habitat of multiple species in East <br /> Alton B aker Park. ~ - <br /> i ~ ~ - <br /> ~ <br /> Sincere y, - ~ _ <br /> ~ _ Ken Sandus , IViariager _ _ <br /> Waste Managementl5ivision . <br /> f . <br /> i , <br /> l~ <br /> 1: <br /> <br />