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<br />Staff has reviewed several different scenarios in order to determine an adequate and fair license fee
<br />rate. The combination that provides the most even increase for all haulers is as follows:
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<br /> Residential – 2.5% of revenue minus tip fee
<br /> Commercial – 6% of revenue minus tip fee
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<br />These fees represent an increase to each residential account of $1.10 annually. For commercial service,
<br />the cost per cubic yard would increase by $0.12 annually.
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<br />This license fee increase, along with cost-saving measures, will allow staff to continue to provide the
<br />current level of service. The increase would go into effect for the FY07 license fees. By processing the
<br />Administrative Order at this time, staff will be able to include the increased revenue into forecasts for the
<br />FY07 budget. For more information, contact Nancy Young, Solid Waste Analyst, at 682-6849 or
<br />nancy.a.young@ci.eugene.or.us.
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<br />Sixth Annual Eugene Business Commute Challenge Runs October 3-7
<br />The annual Eugene Business Commute Challenge is scheduled October 3
<br />through 7. Free bus passes, prizes and promotional incentives, and
<br />employee trip-planning assistance are offered to help encourage walking,
<br />bicycling, riding the bus, and carpooling to work. Each registered business
<br />reports its success on Wednesday, October 5. At noon on Friday, October
<br />7, an awards celebration will be held in the East Park Block, featuring
<br />Prince Pucklers ice cream and live music.
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<br />This annual, award-winning promotion is now in its sixth year and 72
<br />Eugene businesses are registered to participate. The Eugene Business
<br />Commute Challenge is a partnership between the City of Eugene,
<br />Commuter Solutions, PeaceHealth-Sacred Heart, Eugene Area Chamber
<br />of Commerce, and Lane Transit District.
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<br />"The Eugene Business Commute Challenge offers businesses an opportunity to use the spirit of
<br />competition to explore different transportation options including biking, walking, transit and carpool,” says
<br />Terry Connolly, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce. “The
<br />results will benefit everyone by relieving traffic congestion and customer parking shortages."
<br />For more information contact Cindy Clarke, transportation options coordinator at 682-5285.
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<br />Discussions With Eugene’s Homeless Scheduled
<br />An Action Planning Team, composed of 10 City employees representing Central Services Department,
<br />Eugene Police Department, Library, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, Planning and
<br />Development Department and Public Works Department, has been working on the City Council priority
<br />initiative to “Develop a Strategy to Help the Homeless in Eugene.” During the next two weeks,
<br />discussions will take place in Eugene with people who are, or who have been, homeless. Hearing
<br />firsthand about the needs and service gaps that exist is a very important step in the process to address
<br />this complex issue. The Mayor and City Councilors are encouraged to attend and participate. These
<br />sessions are:
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<br />1) Homeless Single Adults Forum hosted by St. Vincent de Paul
<br /> Thursday, October 6, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., Eugene Service Station, 450 Hwy 99 North
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<br />2) Homeless Families Forum hosted by ShelterCare
<br /> Monday, October 10, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Family Housing Program, 969 Hwy 99 North
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<br />3) Homeless Youth Forum hosted by Looking Glass and Safe & Sound
<br /> Tuesday, October 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m., New Roads Conference Room, 941 W 7th Avenue
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<br />Space at these forums is limited. Those planning to attend any or all sessions, should contact Richie
<br />Weinman at 682-5533 or at richie.d.weinman@ci.eugene.or.us.
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<br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2
<br />September 29, 2005
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