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ORDINANCE NO.20627 <br />AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM OF ORDINANCE NO. 20170 <br />AND ORDINANCE NO. 20620 GRANTING TO NORTHWEST NATURAL <br />GAS COMPANY, A CORPORATION, A NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT AND <br />FRANCHISE TO LAY, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE FACILITIES IN THE <br />PUBLIC WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF EUGENE, OREGON; AND <br />PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION TO THE CITY. <br />The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that: <br />A. On October 11, 1999, Ordinance No. 20170 was adopted granting to Northwest <br />Natural Gas Company ("NWNG") a twenty-year non-exclusive right and franchise to lay, maintain <br />and operate facilities in and under the public ways within the City of Eugene, Oregon. NWNG <br />accepted Ordinance No. 20170 on October 15, 1999. The Franchise was set to expire on November <br />11.2019. <br />B. On July 22, 2019, Ordinance No. 20620 was adopted granting to NWNG a <br />franchise extension up to and through May 11, 2020. NWNG accepted Ordinance No. 20620 on <br />January 22, 2020. <br />C. The City of Eugene and NWNG have been negotiating in good faith since Fall 2019 <br />regarding franchise renewal and potential franchise terms. Despite the parties' diligence, due to <br />the number of relevant issues and potential franchise terms, the parties have not yet concluded <br />their franchise negotiations. <br />D. Extending the term of the Franchise for six months would allow time for the City <br />of Eugene and NWNG to complete franchise renewal negotiations. <br />E. The City of Eugene has determined that it serves the public welfare to extend the <br />term of the current franchise from May 11, 2020 up to and through November 11, 2020. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, <br />THE CITY OF EUGENE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: <br />Section 1. The franchise granted to NWNG in Ordinance No. 20170 and Ordinance No. <br />20620 shall be extended up to and through November 11, 2020. This extension shall be effective <br />upon NWNG's written acceptance. <br />Section 2. Other than the duration of the franchise set forth in this Ordinance, Ordinance <br />No. 20170 and Ordinance No. 20620 shall continue in full force and effect. <br />Passed by the City Council this Approved by the Mayor this <br />81h day of April, 2020 <br />City Recorder —Deputy <br />/D day of April, 2020 <br />Mayor <br />Ordinance - Page 1 of 1 <br />