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Eugene -Springfield Area Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan 6. Appendices As of 2010, the Eugene and Springfield Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) have merged, and the departments are now jointly serve the Eugene and Springfield communities. Eugene and Springfield contain a number of significant federal facilities. hi Springfield, the National Guard Resource Center houses the National Guard, Federal Reserve forces, and the dispatch center for the U.S. Forest Service's fire fighting forces. Eugene houses the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon and the 970th Transportation Detachment for the United States Army Reserve 654th Regional Support Group. The Eugene -Springfield area is home to the following hospitals: Sacred Heart Medical Center University District, Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend, and McKenzie - Willamette Medical Center. Government Structure Eugene and Springfield both operate under a council-manager framework. The councils enact policy and the City Manager is responsible for operations. In Eugene, the City Council consists of a mayor and eight City Councilors. The City of Eugene contains the following City departments: • Central Services: Provides centralized support for other City departments. It includes the City Manager's Office, Municipal Court, City Prosecutor's Office, Employee Resource Center, Finance, Facilities Management and Information Services. • Eugene Springfield Fire: Protecting and preserving life, property and the environment through prevention, education, medical, rescue, and fire suppression services. • Library, Recreation, and Cultural Services: Supports an informed society, offers opportunities for lifelong learning and health, and provides cultural experiences. • Planning and Development: Enforces zoning ordinances, works with general public to plan and monitor development activities. • Police: Protecting, training, and enhancing the lives of the residents. • Public Works: Provides a wide range of services and programs related to parks and open space, transportation, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure, and natural resource stewardship. The Springfield City Council consists of the mayor and six City Councilors elected for four-year terms. The mayor and council are responsible for the appointment of the City Manager, City Attorney, municipal court judges, and advisory committees. Springfield City Hall and the separate Justice Center contain the offices of the following City departments: 6-45 January 2020