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5 Special Jurisdictions 5.1 Multijurisdictional Planning History In 2004 and 2005, the Cities of Eugene and Springfield developed their first Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (NHMP) entitled "Multi -Hazard Mitigation Plan for the Eugene/Springfield Metropolitan Area." Due to the proximity of the cities and shared risks for a majority of the identified natural hazards, it was determined pooling resources and developing a multijurisdictional plan was the best course of action. The Eugene -Springfield NHMP, along with the shared Emergency Operation Plan (EOP), was so successful the partnership continues to this day. Since the initial NHMP, Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB), Rainbow Water Board (RWD), and Springfield Utility Board (SUB) collaborated with the cities to develop the plan. All three utilities' involvement increased significantly over the years. In 2017, with the guidance from the Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM), both jurisdictions decided to reorganize the structure of the NHMP to better align with "special district" requirements set forth by the Robert T. Stafford Act, as amended by the Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA). Since EWEB, RWD, and SUB invested a significant amount of time assisting with the development of this plan, they agreed formal adoption of the NHMP was in their best interest to ensure their eligibility to participate in the programs outlined within the Stafford Act. This annex sets forth the expectations and requirements for a special district wishing to become an official Eugene -Springfield NHMP Sub -Plan Holder. 6.1.1 Benefits of Multijurisdictional Plans There are many reasons why a jurisdiction or special district may choose to join a multijurisdictional NHMP. Benefits of such a partnership include: • improved communication and coordination; • comprehensive mitigations approach to reduce risks; • maximized economies of scale by leveraging individual capabilities; • support from varying disciplines and backgrounds; • shared costs and resources for the implementation of mitigation items; and • avoidance of duplication of efforts. 5-1 January 2020