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ORDINANCE NO. 20620 AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM OF ORDINANCE NO. 20170 GRANTING TO NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY, A CORPORATION, A TWENTY-YEAR NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT AND FRANCHISE TO LAY, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF EUGENE, OREGON; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION TO THE CITY. The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that: A. On October 11, 1999, Ordinance No. 20170 was adopted granting to Northwest Natural Gas Company ("NWNG") a twenty-year non-exclusive right and franchise to lay, maintain and operate facilities in and under the public ways within the City of Eugene, Oregon. NWNG accepted Ordinance No. 20170 on October 15, 1999. The Franchise will expire on November 11, 2019. B. The City of Eugene and NWNG have begun discussing franchise renewal and potential franchise terms. However, the Oregon Legislature is currently considering several bills that would likely impact regulation of natural gas utilities and the franchise negotiations between the City of Eugene and NWNG. C. Extending the term of the Franchise for six months would allow time for the City of Eugene and NWNG to understand the impacts of the pending legislation, if passed, and to complete franchise renewal negotiations. D. The City of Eugene has determined that it serves the public welfare to extend the term of the current franchise from November 11, 2019 up to and through May 11, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EUGENE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The franchise granted to NWNG in Ordinance No. 20170 shall be extended up to and through May 11, 2020. This extension shall be effective upon NWNG's written acceptance. Section 2. Other than the duration of the franchise set forth in this Ordinance, Ordinance No. 20170 shall continue in full force and effect. Passed by the City Council this 22nd day of July, 2019 I&LA 1AILA City Recorder Ordinance - Page I of 1 Approved by the Mayor this day of July, 2019 Mayor