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sanitary sewers, street repair, solid waste disposal, public safety records information systems, planning, affordable housing, business recruitment, human services, cable television, mainframe computer, geographic data systems, air quality regulation and transportation. 1. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON The University of Oregon and the City of Eugene are partners in many efforts. The UO is Lane County's largest employer, investing millions of dollars each year into our local economy. The City of Eugene will support the UO in its efforts to obtain stable, adequate funding to support affordable and accessible public higher education for the citizens of Oregon. The University of Oregon has served Oregonians for more than 120 years. It is a comprehensive teaching and research university that serves its students and the people of Oregon, the nation and the world through the creation and transfer of knowledge in the liberal arts, the natural and social sciences and the professions. The UO is committed to transforming lives through knowledge. UO teaching and research affects people in all walks of life, and UO business internship programs have provided help to 702 Oregon businesses in 59 cities throughout the state. Enrollment at the UO was 16,725 full-time students in fall 1990, dipped in the early 1990's, and was back up to 17,843 in fall 2000. State funding support for the UO during the same period went from $63.3 million to $49.3 million, a cut of 22 percent -- 40 percent factoring in inflation. Funding actually dropped below $45 million for two years, making the negative impact more severe. As a consequence, tuition has increased and access has been restricted for many Oregon citizens. 2. EUGENE WATER & ELECTRIC BOARD The City's partner in providing municipal services is the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB), which historically provides electric, water and steam services to residents and businesses in Eugene. EWEB recently received authorization to provide telecommunications services as the result of an amendment to the City Charter approved by Eugene voters in May 2000. Providing safe drinking water and reliable electric and steam services at low cost to customers has been the trademark of the utility and remains a high priority of the City and EWEB. 3. LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES The City of Eugene is a member of the League of Oregon Cities. City staff works cooperatively with League staff during the legislative session. The City is generally supportive of the Oregon Municipal Policy and the League's legislative policies and positions. 4. CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND LANE COUNTY City of Eugene Legislative Policies, 2005 Session 5