Item 5: Resolution Modifying Stormwater SDC

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site through use of impervious area reduction techniques. More detail is provided in the proposed revisions to the SDC methodologies as shown in Exhibit A to the proposed resolution (Attachment A). Substantive modifications to the stormwater SDC methodology were last made in April 2003. Stormwater SDC rates have since been adjusted based on an adopted construction cost index. Most recently, SDCs for Local Wastewater System, Transportation System and Stormwater System, were adjusted for inflation by Administrative Order No. 58-06-02-F, effective April 3, 2006. The Mayor and City Council and interested persons were notified of intended amendments to Eugene Systems Development Charge (SDC) methodologies on February 16, 2006. A draft of the proposed modifications was made available for public review on March 17, 2006. A copy of this information has been available for viewing in the Council Office, as well as on the City’s web site. RELATED CITY POLICIES Implementation of stormwater quality SDC credits is an element of the City’s stormwater program related to stormwater pollution reduction and development standards. Relevant policies were established through the City’s development of the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan, Stormwater Basin Plans, and as articulated in the City’s stormwater NPDES permit. The NPDES permit includes a specific action to implement stormwater development standards which address inclusion of water quality treatment in the City’s development standards. The policy issue before the council is whether to adopt by resolution a revised local stormwater SDC methodology to include stormwater quality SDC credits which support pollution reduction and implementation of new stormwater development standards. COUNCIL OPTIONS Not applicable; this is a public hearing only. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends that the Mayor and City Council convene the public hearing. Action on the resolution is scheduled for the June 12, 2006, City Council meeting. SUGGESTED MOTION No motion is necessary. Action on this resolution is scheduled for June 12, 2006. ATTACHMENTS A. Proposed Resolution that adopts modifications to the local stormwater SDC methodology Exhibit A to Attachment A, the proposed modified local stormwater SDC methodology ? FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Fred McVey, Engineering Data Services Manager Telephone: 682-5216 Staff E-Mail: fred.mcvey@ci.eugene.or.us L:\CMO\2006 Council Agendas\M060522\S0605225.doc