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ATTACHMENT B ORDINANCE NO. ----AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM OF ORDINANCE NO. 20170 AND ORDINANCE NO. 20620 GRANTING TO NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY, A CORPORATION, A NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT AND FRANCHISE TO LAY, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE FA CILITIES IN THE PUBLIC WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF EUGENE, OREGON; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAY MENT 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 NorthwestNatural 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 was set to expire on November 11, 2019. B.On July 22, 2019, Ordinance No. 20620 was adopted granting to NWNG afranchise extension up to and through May 11, 2020. NWNG accepted Ordinance No. 20620 on January 22, 2020. C.The City of Eugene and NWNG have been negotiating in good faith since Fall 2019regarding franchise renewal and potential franchise terms. Despite the parties' diligence, due to the number of relevant issues and potential franchise terms, the parties have not yet concluded their franchise negotiations. D.Extending the term of the Franchise for six months would allow time for the Cityof Eugene and NWNG to complete franchise renewal negotiations. E.The City of Eugene has determined that it serves the public welfare to extend theterm of the current franchise from May 11, 2020 up to and through November 11, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EUGENE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The franchise granted to NWNG in Ordinance No. 20170 and Ordinance No. 20620 shall be extended up to and through November 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 and Ordinance No. 20620 shall continue in full force and effect. Passed by the City Council this __ day of April, 2020 City Recorder Ordinance -Page 1 of 1 Approved by the Mayor this __ day of April, 2020 Mayor <br />April 8 2020, Work Session - Item 2 CC Agenda - Page 12