Item 2: PH on Resolution Adopting Amended SDC Methodology and Rates

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ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Public Hearing: Resolution 4900 Adopting Amended Systems Development Charge Methodology For Parks System; Affirming Systems Development Charge Methodologies Adopted By Resolution Nos. 4740, 4748, 4767, 4768, 4770, 4794, 4795, 4827, 4875, 4876 and 4883; and Repealing Resolution Nos. 4740, 4748, 4767, 4768, 4770, 4794, 4795, 4827, 4875, 4876 and 4883 Meeting Date: January 16, 2007 Agenda Item Number: 2 Department: Public Works Staff Contact: Fred McVey www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 682-5216 ISSUE STATEMENT The purpose of this public hearing is to provide an opportunity for public comment regarding the proposed adoption by resolution of modifications that reflect a comprehensive review and update of the park system development charge (SDC) methodology and rates. In addition, the proposed resolution adopts other miscellaneous revisions to text within Eugene’s SDC Methodologies document to update references, modify several transportation SDC use codes and correct typographical errors. The proposed resolution also consolidates prior modifications to SDC methodologies by adopting an entire SDC Methodologies document reflecting all prior amendments. BACKGROUND The park SDC methodology has not been modified since adoption by Ordinance 19773, effective July 1, 1991. The council last adjusted the park SDC rates in July 2003 by Resolution No. 4770. This prior adjustment was considered an interim update while staff and SDC consultants, with the assistance of the Public Works Rates Advisory Committee (RAC), completed a comprehensive review of the parks SDC. This review was conducted in parallel with the Parks Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan update. In reviewing interim adjustments to the parks SDC on April 28, 2003, the City Council passed a motion directing the City Manager to pursue future imposition of park SDCs on industrial, commercial, and office uses. The proposed SDC methodology includes a charge for nonresidential development consistent with the council’s prior direction. Mayor Piercy and the council were notified on October 12, 2006, of notice to be provided to interested persons of intended amendments to Eugene Systems Development Charge (SDC) methodologies on October 13, 2006. A City Council work session on proposed amendments to the parks SDC was held on October 25, 2006. A draft of the proposed modifications was made available for public review on November 17, 2006, with this information made available for viewing in the Council Office and other City offices as well as on the City’s web site. L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070116\S0701162.doc