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overview of City services supported by these fees. Copies of the rate notification brochure are available <br />in the City Manager’s Office. <br />Wastewater fees are applied to all properties connected to the public wastewater system. Eugene <br />provides local wastewater collection services, and the Metropolitan Wastewater Management <br />Commission (MWMC) operates the regional wastewater treatment facilities. <br />The purpose of the regional wastewater program is to protect public health and safety and the <br />environment by providing high-quality wastewater management services to the Eugene-Springfield <br />metropolitan area. The MWMC regional wastewater rate increase is necessary to fund operation and <br />maintenance of the existing wastewater treatment facilities and implement planned capital improvement <br />projects. The local wastewater user fee increase is necessary to maintain current operating service <br />levels while also funding necessary capital improvements. <br />The combined effect of the local and regional wastewater fee increases for a typical residential customer <br />reflects an increase of $1.84 per month, from the current $20.78 per month to $22.62 per month. Of this <br />typical increase, $1.57 is related to the regional portion while $0.27 is from the local portion of the fee. <br />Other user categories will see similar effects in terms of the percentage increase, with dollar amounts <br />varying depending on volume and strength of wastewater discharge. <br />Stormwater fees are applied to all developed properties in Eugene. The fees support services that <br />maintain flood protection and drainage services, maintain and enhance stormwater-related natural <br />resources, and improve water quality. These services include street sweeping, seasonal leaf pick up, <br />maintenance of underground stormwater pipes and efforts to reduce pollutants and adhere to water <br />quality standards. <br />Stormwater customers in the medium residential category, typical of most residential customers, will see <br />an increase of $0.36 per month, to a total of $9.40. The City Manager approved the rate increase by <br />administrative order on May 4. The new rates will become effective on bills issued in July. For more <br />information about the wastewater and stormwater fee increases contact Tish Peterson at 682-6087 or by <br />e-mail at tish.a.peterson@ci.eugene.or.us. <br />Preparations Underway for 2008 Safety Fest <br />Every summer, thousands gather at Alton <br />Baker Park to be a part of the Safety Fest <br />organized by the Eugene Fire & EMS <br />Department's Water Rescue Team. This <br />year's event is scheduled for Saturday, <br />June 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and <br />admission is free. <br />Continuing a tradition that began in 2001, <br />the Safety Fest will feature safety-related <br />demonstrations and activities, life jacket and <br />bike helmet giveaways, food, music, <br />sunshine, and a wealth of information about <br />a wide range of safety topics. Public <br />agencies scheduled to participate include <br />Eugene Fire & EMS, Springfield Fire & Life <br />Safety, Eugene Police, and the Lane <br />County Sheriff's Office. A number of local <br />safety-related commercial enterprises will also be on hand to provide information. <br />The event has grown over the years (last year an estimated 10,000 attended), and at its current scope <br />would not be possible without donor and vendor support. The Water Rescue Team would like to thank <br />principal sponsors KVAL-TV, Bi-Mart, State Farm Insurance, and Willamalane Park & Recreation District. <br />For more information, please contact District Chief Craig Callicotte at 682-7100. <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 <br />May 29, 2008 <br />