SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 | 9A REVISION from page 1A to welcome people to His- toric Old Town Florence. The plan was to have a total of three built and to place two on Maple Street and one on Quince Street. Unfortunately, the cost for all three of the pieces ex- ceeded the monies budgeted for the project, according to Florence Project Manager Megan Messmer. The scope of the project was reduced by eliminating the Quince Street component from the equation. In a memorandum Mess- mer provided to FURA di- rectors explaining the deci- sion she wrote, “The budget for this project was $396,000. Unfortunately, both bids came in above the budget and the engineer’s estimate of $416,000, which includ- ed a construction estimate of $396,000 and $20,000 in contingency. … Staff does not believe that removing the Quince Street monu- ment would have a large im- pact on the integrity of the ReVision Florence Project as a whole.” Messmer’s memorandum also pointed out that when these monuments were orig- inally designed, the Quince Street property across from the FEC was not owned by the agency. Now that FURA has control over that proper- ty and is seeking lodging or related developments there, she believes there is value in waiting to construct a gate- way at Quince. The future gateway at this location could include ad- ditional directional signage for Old Town that includes lodging, shops, restaurants Original plans for the ReVision Florence Streetscaping Project include up to three monuments as gateways to Historic Old Town Florence, part of the area’s urban renewal district. COURTESY PHOTO A weekly roundup of shopping, savings and doings around town. BARGAINS OF THE MONTH 4.99 TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 1750 HIGHWAY 126 DUNES VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER FLORENCE, OR PHONE (541) 997-8024 YOUR CHOICE SALE DATE: MARCH 1ST TO MARCH 31ST 20 lb. Wild Bird Food General-purpose mix. L 501 272 1 8 lb. Birders’ Blend Bird Food Premium mix with energy-rich 42% oil sunfl ower. L 501 322 F6 and the Florence Events Center. Messmer also wrote that the current ODOT contract will construct the base for a monument at Quince Street that will be usable for an- other type of monument at a later date. During the meeting, she recommended that directors accept the negotiated bid and to enter into a contract with Specialty Metal Fabri- cators LLC in the amount of $375,000, for the con- struction of the two gateway monuments at Maple Street, which they did. Messmer also asked di- rectors to authorize the City Manager to enter into Amendment 5 with the En- gineering firm Murraysmith for construction adminis- tration, engineering and in- spection for $57,000, which will result in a net change to the contract of approxi- mately $34,000. The total ex- pected expenditures for the two monuments on Maple Street will be approximately $409,000. Directors discussed the financial ramifications of the agreement briefly before approving both of Messmer’s requests. Messmer also presented the directors with an update on the construction current- ly underway with ReVision and presented a proposal for a FURA Redevelopment As- sistance Program, which in- cluded suggested eligibility guidelines, program appli- cation and an overview flyer. Directors voiced sup- port for the program and approved moving forward with the proposal. The second major update of the meeting came from City Manager Erin Reyn- olds, who provided a recap of the steps taken to this point regarding the mar- keting of the Quince Street property which is owned by the city. Community and Eco- nomic Development As- sistant Sarah Moehrke also made a brief presentation on the property, asking the directors to approve the first phase of landscaping the area at a cost of approx- imately $5,000. This phase would remove underbrush and forest de- bris from the location. A sec- ond phase of the landscaping effort would focus on de- limbing trees and removing larger brush from the area. The second phase would be considerably more expen- sive, and Moehrke reported the city would continue to accept bids for Phase 2 of the project. Directors then approved the request. The next FURA meeting is scheduled to take place at Florence City Hall on March 25 at 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.ci.florence.or.us/ urbanrenewal. 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Today’s kids will be- A number of local groups come tomorrow’s parents, received funding from this workforce and leaders. The year’s awards, including Three Rivers Foundation the Boys and Girls Club of and The Boys & Girls Club Western Lane County and believe that the promise Memory Care Respite Cen- of tomorrow begins today ter of Florence. and together we make that Chuck Trent is the execu- promise a reality.” tive director of the Boys and There were also a small Girls club and his organiza- number of students from tion counts on this type of Siuslaw School District on financial support to achieve hand to receive a grant for its main mission. Memory Care Respite Cen- “We work every day to ter of Florence, which is lo- create a safe, fun environ- cated at the Florence Senior ment so kids can have every Center, 1570 Kingwood Drive. The Memory Care Cen- ter offers local care givers an opportunity to leave their loved ones in a safe, structured environment but has faced funding and staff challenges that threaten its ongoing existence. That threat will be significantly diminished as a result of this award. The grants help Memory Respite Care offer support to caregivers and family members that are primary care givers and to give them a break from the stress of providing care to a loved one.” For information re- garding applying for grant awards from the Three Riv- er Foundation go to www. threeriversfoundation.org/ contact. Garden Club seeks scholarship applicants 4.99 29.99 12.99 59.99 1.41 in. x 60 yd. Original Multi-Use Painter’s Tape 2 ft. Aluminum Step Ladder ScotchBlue® Removes cleaningly for up to 14 days. P 865 345 B24 0.94 in., 2.99 P865 337 B36 1.88 in., 5.99 P865 352 B18 Louisville® Ladder Type 1A 300 lb. duty rating. Molded plastic platform top. Slip-resistant feet. Reinforced bottom braces. 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Since the first scholar- ship was awarded in 1994, more than $61,000 has been distributed to local students. The club raises funds throughout the year from donations, raffles and the spring community plant sale. Club members gratefully thank the Florence and Ma- pleton area merchants who have contributed merchan- dise and services for raffles as well as monetary dona- tions to the club for scholar- ship fund raising. The Florence Garden Club was formed in 1949 to improve the commu- nity and to promote the knowledge of horticulture. The club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church on Highway 101 in Florence. The club currently has more than 70 members. For more information regarding the scholarship application process, contact a school counselor or Carol Jolley, Garden Club Schol- arship Chairman, at 541- 902 -9343. Deadline for Press Releases is every Monday and Thursday by noon. Email PressReleases@TheSiuslawNews.com.