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The recent article in the Eugene Register Guard quoting material from the draft River Road Tabloid contained a number of preliminary estimates e which have since been revised. It is unfortunate that these preliminary figures were released, but it is hoped that any misinformation will be corrected shortly by release of the tabloid itself. Ms. Miller stated that it is not clear to her how Section II will be reorganized but agrees that it is needed. Ms. Decker said this section would be introduced with the results of the survey followed by the list of minimum level of services. The problems discussed will be addressed in the context of minimum level of services. Ms. Miller stated that reference could be made to payment deferral options as well in Section III which deals with Bancrofting. Ms. Decker stated that that suggestion could be incorporated. Ms. Miller asked if the City requires that abandoned septic tanks be filled with gravel. Ms. Decker responded that that is a county-wide health requirement and would apply to the city. Ms. Miller suggested including the statement "the City enforces County policy" on this item. Mr. Lieuallen asked what the cost is to drain and fill a septic tank. Ms. Decker said it would cost about $300 which would be included in the capital cost section of the tabloid. Mr. Lieuallen asked if that would all be included in one complete section on the cost of hooking up sanitary sewers. Ms. Decker responded that that would be detailed in that section. Mr. Lieuallen asked if the only cost that would not be included would be the fixed "district-wide" costs. Ms. Decker responded that that is e correct. Ms. Miller asked if it is possible or advisable to include a discussion of the regional service district concept. She does not see a distinction between costs related to sewers and those which relate only to annexation. Ms. Decker stated that the approach in the tabloid was to identify costs associated with annexation, not to analyze other alternatives, but that that had been done by the River Road/Santa Clara Task Force. Mr. Gi lmam stated that the costs in the tabloid were taken from the River Road/Santa Clara Sewer Study done in 1970 by CH2M Hill and updated to 1980 with City costs added in. Cost estimates have not been prepared from the standpoint of development as a service district, but could be prepared if the council wanted them included. Ms. Miller indicated that she is not suggesting that the City necessarily include this cost, but she wants to know if anyone else has included this information elsewhere. Mr. Delay noted that the costs of annexation and sewers are different, and a distinction must be made between City service costs and capital costs for sewers. It is important to note that the question of sewers is different from annexation. Sewers will be necessary regardless of annexation; those costs will be incurred whether the area is annexed or not. This is not made clear in the tabloid. Mr. Lieuallen stated that there is a distinction but they are not really all that separable. He feels the City should prepare cost estimates of other proposals such as special service districts. He asked if the council will see the tabloid again after it is revised, before it goes to the public. Ms. Decker responded that they could if they so e chose. Mr. Lieuallen noted that any costs should be spelled out very c1early. A narrative preceding each table would be good. 8/13/80--9 - ~- --