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<br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />that all assessments are calculated in the same way, and undeveloped parcels <br />will be assessed when development occurs. Development will not be allowed <br />unless those properties annex to the City. <br /> <br />Responding to the public's concern about large increases in estimated <br />assessments, Mr. Smith said that 1984 estimates were made during a period of <br />recession and new estimates reflect actual increases in construction costs <br />since that time. <br /> <br />Answering a question from Commissioner Cornacchia, Mr. Smith said that if the <br />proposed Metro Plan amendment is not approved, the City would not have the <br />authority to allow sewer connections in River Road, but the EPA's connection <br />requirement would still apply. <br /> <br />In response to a question from Commissioner Roberts, Mr. Lucas estimated that <br />a new groundwater study would cost approximately $600,000-$800,000. Mr. <br />Roberts then asked Ms. Heintz whether such a study would be beneficial. Ms. <br />Heintz replied that care would have to be taken to obtain and agree upon a <br />neutral party to conduct a study. Reevaluation of the raw data used in the <br />existing study would cost approximately $75,000 and would take three months <br />to complete, according to Mr. Lucas. <br /> <br />Commissioner Rust requested further clarification of the consequences of not <br />approving the proposed Metro Plan amendment. Mr. Smith said that failure to <br />meet the EPA's connection schedule would likely result in the Federal court's <br />determination of how the grant would be repaid. Mr. Lucas added that he was <br />unsure what enforcement action would be taken should the agreed-upon <br />connection schedule not be met. Possible action could include a moratorium <br />on all the metropolitan area or all County hook-ups. Stipulated consent <br />agreements with built-in penalties are being used in other communities. <br /> <br />Councilor Holmer asked about the State health officer's opinion regarding the <br />existence of a health hazard in the River Road/Santa Clara area. Mr. Lucas <br />stated that the DEQ believes that a documented problem exists and that <br />sewering is the most appropriate solution to that problem. He explained that <br />the State Health Division deals primarily with surface sewage problems rather <br />than with groundwater contamination. <br /> <br />Responding to questions from Mayor Miller, Mr. Lucas said that the DEQ <br />intends for sewers to be extended to the area regardless of how the grant is <br />repaid. Because River Road/Santa Clara is an unincorporated area, Lane <br />County could be charged with the responsibility for sewering and could assess <br />property owners. <br /> <br />Commissioner Rogers explained that the County would take no further action <br />until a draft ordinance has been prepared. Mayor Miller said that the City <br />of Eugene would take action at a later time, with the public testimony just <br />heard constituting the public hearing of the matter. Mayor Morrisette said <br />that Springfield would schedule a session once the draft ordinance has been <br />prepared. <br /> <br />MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 11, 1990 <br />Lane County Board of Commissioners <br />Springfield City Council <br /> <br />Page 7 <br />