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GENERAL METHODOLOGY City of Eugene Systems Development Charges 1.0 Introduction The City's authority to establish and adopt system development charges (SDCs) is granted by the Eugene Charter of 1976 and by ORS 223.297 - 223.314. By virtue of that authority, the City adopted Eugene Code, 1971 sections 7.700 - 7.740 and related provisions. For the purpose of interpreting Eugene Code, 1971 sections 7.700 through 7.740 and this document, the public record before the Council shall constitute the legislative history. In addition to the general methodology for each system contained herein, the following appendices are adopted and made a part hereof: A: Definitions of General Terms and Use Codes; and Cross Reference of Wastewater/Parks SDC / HUD BPR Use Codes B: Transportation System Charge Detail Cl: Local Wastewater System Charge Detail C2: Regional Wastewater System Charge Detail D: Stormwater System Charge Detail E: Parks System Charge Detail F: Local System Formulas and General Fee Schedule 1.1 Basis for Charge Systems Development Charges (SDCs) have been collected and used by the City of Eugene since 1978. They are presently collected on all new development in the City and are used to fund that portion of the construction of infrastructure (i.e., transportation, wastewater, stormwater and parks system components) required to support new development. These SDCs help the City provide for increased capacity needs, and recoup a portion of the community's investment in specific infrastructure reserve capacity that is already in place. Sound planning requires future demands on each system be anticipated, and that reserve capacity needed to serve future users be built in. By preparing for this growth, standards for community infrastructure are maintained and the community can prosper with new development. The Metropolitan Area General Plan and amendments provide a basis for planning of growth and development and includes the following goals and policies related to the financing of new development: Generally reduce public subsidy for utilities and facilities in new development (#5, p. III -G-5). In general, the amount of public subsidy for public utilities, services and facilities, including schools in new development, shall be reduced (#1, p. III -G-5). City of Eugene SDC Methodologies - General Methodology Page 1