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Eugene -Springfield Area Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan 6. Appendices Mitigation Action Item Progress Report Form (From 2014) From Date: 02-2015 To Date: 02-2020 #31: Water Source Eugene Water and Electric Board Jeannine Parisi LAProject ❑ Project Completed ❑ Project Restructured ❑ Canceled ® Project delayed: ❑ Project On Schedule Anticipated Completion Date: 2028 Summary of Project Progress 1. What was accomplished for this project during this reporting period (2015 2020)? Significant resources were allocated to this project from 2015-2018. With a conditional water right in hand, property was purchased for both the intake and for siting a 10 — 15 MGD water treatment plant. Water rates were increased by 3% per year to start paying for the project, accompanied with considerable public outreach and education on the need for a redundant supply of water. A team of experts were hired to help develop a preliminary design and more accurate costs for the plant. 2. What obstacles, problems, or delays did the project encounter? Land use issues for the treatment plant site required all three jurisdictions to concur on updating the Eugene -Springfield Metro Plan. While two of the three jurisdictions were in support, it was clear that one was not convinced that the site was appropriate for a water treatment facility. The project was deferred due to the combination of the high price tag, political risk and an overarching concern that under earthquake scenarios, the distribution system was vulnerable and would not be able to deliver water to the community. Instead, a revised emergency water supply program was adopted focusing on multiple, micro - distribution sites where people could fill containers with water under emergency conditions. 3. If uncompleted, is the project still relevant? Should the project be changed or revised? 6-98 January 2020