Item B: River Road/Santa Clara Annexation Policy

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Based on these three conditions, a situatipn evolved which led to a set of findings, objectives, and policies for inclusion in the Metro Plan and ultimately will lead to delivery of urban services to the River Road and Santa Clara areas in cooperation with the residents of these neighborhoods. That situation is as follows. Theeity of Eugene constructed.and owns the main wastewater system that serves the River Road and Santa Clara neighborhoods. Eugene has altered its policies pertaining to the service delivery to both River Road and Santa Clara to allow Incremental annexation. Annexation must, however, be consistent with state law and other applicable local policies (e.g., the ability of the city to deliver key urban facilities and services in a timely manner). Eugene will pursue annexation only in accordance with applicable state laws and will not use these mechanisms to circumvent the process. In every case, Eugene will make every reasonable attempt to provide for annexation only ona voluntary basis and in accord with previous individual property annexation agreements. The City, in conjunction with Lane. County and the citizens of both River Road and Santa Clara, developed a River Road-Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan which is responsive. to the basic service .infrastructure. which is either in place or contemplated for these areas. An integral part of the implementation phase of the River Road-Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan is 'a fmancing mechanism which takes into account the financial abilities of residents/property owners and the City of Eugene to pay for service delivery in that area. The following fmdings, objectives, and policies reflect the situation that evolved. Findings, .Objectives, and Policies Findings 1. Land supply in the River Road and Santa Clara areas is of metropolitan-wide significance. 2. In order to achieve urban densities, urban services, including public wastewater service, must be provided. 3. For a long period. of time, officials of Lane County and Eugene have made great efforts to resolve the service delivery problems for both River Road and Santa Clara. 4. The history and pattemof development in River Road and Santa Clara have resulted in the.creation of two unique metropolitan neighborhoods. 5. The most cost-effective method. of service delivery is through annexation. 6. An urban facilities plan is the best method of providing a framework for capital improvements programming in the River Road and Santa Clara areas. 7 . Because of tbe substantial public investments already ,made in both neighborhoods, it is most cost-efficient to. achieve urban densities in River Road and .Santa Clara prior to II..F-2