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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=5 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
18.0pt;font-variant:small-caps'>Press Release &#8211; City Approves Bike Rack
Program<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
8.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>To:</span></font></b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Interested Media<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b>&nbsp; Gary J.
Riedner, City Supervisor<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">206 E. 3rd St.</st1:Street>, <st1:City
 w:st="on">Moscow</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Idaho</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode
 w:st="on">83843</st1:PostalCode></st1:address><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-indent:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Telephone: (208) 883-7006; Fax: (208) 883-7018<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-indent:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>E-mail: <a href="mailto:griedner@ci.moscow.id.us">griedner@ci.moscow.id.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>c:</span></font></b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Mayor, City Council, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">All</st1:PlaceName>
 <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">City</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> Users<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Re:</span></font></b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
City of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Moscow</st1:City></st1:place>
Press Release<o:p></o:p></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Date:</span></font></b>&nbsp;&nbsp;
August 5, 2009<b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:bold'>For
Immediate Release:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-variant:small-caps;color:black;font-weight:bold'>City
of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Moscow</st1:City></st1:place>
Approves Bike Rack Reimbursement Program<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:bold'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><st1:City w:st="on"><b><font
 size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Moscow</span></font></b></st1:City><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>, <st1:State w:st="on">Idaho</st1:State> &#8211; </span></b>The
City of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Moscow</st1:City></st1:place> is
promoting a Bike Rack Program which seeks to encourage and facilitate biking as
a viable means of transportation within the City.&nbsp; The program is designed
to promote local cooperation and provide matching reimbursement funds for the
purchase of bicycle racks for local businesses.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The Program Includes:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><font
     size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Matching
     reimbursement funds of $100 per rack for the purchase of one or more
     standard City A-frame bike racks per rack<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><font
     size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Bicycle rack
     location assistance<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><font
     size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Eligibility
     for an ARTful Bike Rack (separate program)<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><font
     size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Recognition
     of the recipients through news releases and City of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
      w:st="on">Moscow</st1:City></st1:place> web site<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Local businesses and
organizations in the City of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Moscow</st1:City></st1:place>
are eligible to apply.&nbsp; Property for proposed installation site may be
publicly owned and the City will approve the site and install racks on public
property.&nbsp; If the property is privately owned, proof of permission to
install from the property owner must be provided.&nbsp; Private property owners
will be responsible for installation and maintenance.&nbsp; Successful
applicants who agree to provide rack space on private property for a continuous
period of not less than five (5) years will be allowed to keep the rack on a
permanent basis following the initial five (5) year period.&nbsp; The City will
maintain ownership of bike racks placed on public property and will provide
repairs.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Applications will be
accepted on a continuing basis subject to fund availability.&nbsp; Applicants
should complete and submit one (1) copy of the application per location by
mail, fax, or e-mail, with additional documents attached or in person to the
Administration Office in City Hall <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">206
  E Third Street</st1:address></st1:Street>.&nbsp; Successful applicants will
be notified within forty-five (45) days from the date the application is
received.&nbsp; Applications are available at City Hall or via the web by
clicking Bike Rack Program under News and Events at <a
href="http://www.ci.moscow.id.us/">www.ci.moscow.id.us</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The City of <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Moscow Bike Rack Installation Committee</st1:City></st1:place>
will review all received applications.&nbsp; A site evaluation will be
scheduled for applicants who meet the minimum criteria, including but not
limited to usage of current facilities, if applicable; projected usage,
projected audience, and need.&nbsp; Site evaluation will include suitability of
location and proximity to existing bicycle facilities and routes.&nbsp;
Assistance will be awarded to applicants who exhibit the greatest need for bike
racks while meeting minimum criteria.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Questions regarding the
Bike Rack Program or the application process should be directed to Assistant to
the City Supervisor Jen Pfiffner at jpfiffner@ci.moscow.id.us or 208.883.7123.<i><font
color=black><span style='color:black;font-style:italic'><o:p></o:p></span></font></i></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3
color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>###<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=5 color="#004080" face=Corbel><span
style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Corbel;color:#004080'>Jen Pfiffner</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#004080" face=Corbel><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Corbel;color:#004080'>City of <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Moscow</st1:City></st1:place></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#004080" face=Corbel><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Corbel;color:#004080'>Assistant to the City
Supervisor</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#004080" face=Corbel><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Corbel;color:#004080'>P: 208.883.7123</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#004080" face=Corbel><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Corbel;color:#004080'>F: 208.883.7018</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#004080" face=Corbel><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Corbel;color:#004080'>E:
jpfiffner@ci.moscow.id.us</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

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12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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