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February 24, 2020, Meeting – Item 2C tax rolls, and withdrawal from special districts taxation, is anticipated by the property owners and by special districts as part of the annexation process. No testimony has been received as of February 18, 2020. Any written testimony received will be provided to council prior to action. The approval criterion for withdrawal from public service districts following annexation is contained in Eugene Code 9.7835 and corresponding statutory provisions in Oregon Revised Statute 222.524, which require the City Council to find that approval of the withdrawal is in the best interest of the City. If council finds the withdrawals are in the City’s best interest, council is asked to adopt the attached ordinance (see Attachment A), which provides for the withdrawal from special service districts of these annexed properties. Maps and legal descriptions of the properties to be withdrawn are provided as exhibits to the ordinance. PREVIOUS COUNCIL DIRECTION February 18, 2020, Public Hearing A public hearing was held. No speakers appeared to give testimony either for or against the draft ordinance. COUNCIL OPTIONS City Council may consider the following options: 1. Approve the withdrawals by ordinance; 2. Approve the withdrawals by ordinance with specific modifications as determined by the City Council; 3. Deny the withdrawals by ordinance. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends adoption of the ordinance as drafted, providing for withdrawal of all listed territories by March 31, 2020. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to adopt an Ordinance Providing For Withdrawal of Annexed Properties From the Following Special Districts: River Road Parks & Recreation District; River Road Water District; Santa Clara Rural Fire Protection District; Santa Clara Water District; and Willakenzie Rural Fire Protection District. ATTACHMENTS A. Ordinance, including Exhibits A-J (maps and legal descriptions of properties) CC Agenda - Page 20