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. CB 2017--Authorizinq Historic Landmark Desiqnation for the Southern e Pacific passenqer depot and outbuildings, located at the north end of Willamette Street was read by number and title only, there beino no Councilor present requestinq that it be read in full. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that findings sup- portinq the Historic desiqnation as set forth in Historic Review Board staff notes and minutes of September 27, 1979, be adopted by reference thereto; that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council; and that enactment be considered at this time. Lackinq unanimous consent, with all Councilors present voting aye, except Mr. Hamel votinq no, second readinq of the bill. was held over until November 26, 1979. C. Resolution for Increase in Water Users I Charqe for the City of Euqene (Memo and resolution distributed) Time: 5/5 min. Manaqer said that the increase from $2.00 to $2.50 monthly would be the first rate increase since 1959. The increase of $.50 relates to residential property while industrial and commercial properties will be payinq a substantially oreater increase. The matter comes about, in part, because the City is losinq money on its operation of the wastewater treatment and collections systems and will be depletinq the sewer utility fund. . The federal oovernment also requires that these charoes be adjusted to reflect costs. Don Allen, Public Works Director, suqqested that, if approved, the -- rate should become effective with the January 1, 1980, billinq. He also requested that the motion include a request to the Euqene Water & Electric Board to authorize the use of mailinq privileqes to explain the new billino. Public hearinq was held with no testimony presented. Mr. Obie wondered how much additional money would be raised with this increase and if all funds were earmarked for maintenance of the waste- water system. Manaoer responded that the proposed increase would raise about $677,000 additional dollars per year. The money would be placedin the sewer utility fund. The major portion of it would be for operational and maintenance costs plus some capital outlay. Res. No. 3257--A resolution establishinq sewaqe collection and treatment system user charQe rates for the City of Euqene, Oreqon, was read by number and title. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the resolu- tion, effective with the January 1, 19RO, billinq, and directinq the Euoene Water ~ Electric Board to authorize use of mailinq privileqes to explain the new billinQ. Motion carried unanimously. e 10/29/79--4 Scr3