Lane Transit District Board approves budget
Lane Transit District’s Board of Directors unanimously approved the District’s annual budget for 2023-24 during its June 21 meeting. LTD’s new fiscal year began July 1.
The LTD FY24 Annual Budget is comprised of six funds:
• General Fund ($91,838,382)
• Specialized Services Fund ($14,007,203)
• Medicaid Fund ($16,481,754)
• Point2point Fund ($895,539)
• Capital Projects Fund ($59,515,775)
• Sustainable Services Reserve Fund ($238,919)
Combined, the six funds total $182,977,571. The approved FY24 budget represents a 10.3% decrease from the previous year’s amended budget due to reductions in Capital Projects and Reserves. The General Fund Operating budget of $62,508,240 represents a 10% increase, reflecting the District’s commitment to frontline employees.
LTD’s budget is funded through a combination of fares, taxes paid by local employers and employees, and state and federal sources, including government grants.
Willamalane unveils draft for 20-year comprehensive plan
Willamalane Park and Recreation District published a draft of its 20-year comprehensive plan last month. This plan, developed over the last year and based on input from over 3,800 passionate community members, outlines the vision for the future of parks and recreation in Springfield.
Willamalane invites the community to review the draft plan and provide valuable feedback.
Community members can review the comprehensive plan and provide feedback through a survey at willamalane.org/future. The deadline to submit feedback is July 14.
Civic Engagement
FRIDAY, JULY 7
• Creswell Water Control District public meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Creswell Community Center, 99 First St.
MONDAY, JULY 10
• Cottage Grove City Council meeting, 7 p.m.
• Creswell City Council work session, 6 p.m.
• Lane County Public Health Advisory Committee, Lane County Public Health, Room 258, 151 West 7th Ave., Eugene, 3:30-5 p.m.
TUESDAY, JULY 11
• LTD Finance Committee meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12
• Willamalane Board meeting, 6 p.m. Note: No Willamalane board meetings in August.
• Springfield Utility Board of Directors special work session, 5 p.m. In person in SUB’s Board Room in the Annex Building at 223 A Street and virtual at subutil.com/about-sub/board-meetings.
• Springfield Utility Board of Directors regular meeting, 6 p.m. In person in SUB’s Board Room in the Annex Building at 223 A Street and virtual at subutil.com/about-sub/board-meetings.
• Springfield Utility Board of Directors non-public executive session, approximately 7:30 p.m. following conclusion of regular board meeting – pursuant to ORS 40.225, ORS 192.660(2)(e), ORS 192.660(2)(f), ORS 192.660(2)(h). Virtual and in person in SUB’s Board Room in the Annex Building at 223 A Street.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19
• LTD Board Work Session, 5:30-7 p.m.
• LTD Regular Board of Directors meeting, 7-7:30 p.m.
