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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE 2004 MWMC WASTEWATER FACILITIES PLAN AND SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGE METHODOLOGY <br /> <br />Facilities Plan Question 14. What are the implications to the one-time sewer hook- <br />up fees or system development charges paid by new development if this <br />proposed facility plan is adopted? <br />The current hook-up fees are $971 and $1,167 for Eugene and Springfield, respectively. <br />Applying the proposed system development charge (SDC) methodology to the $144-million <br />20-year project list in the proposed facility plan, these fees are projected to increase to $1,390 <br />and $1,585 for Eugene and Springfield, respectively. This represents roughly a 43% and 36% <br />increase over the current fees. However, the increased fees are less than the fees charged by <br />comparable entities that are providing a similar level of services. The fees are also less than <br />the State average. <br /> <br /> Proposed Hook-up Fees in Oregon <br /> <br /> $3,ooo - <br /> $2,500 <br /> $2,ooo <br /> $1,5oo <br /> $1,ooo <br /> <br /> $5oo <br /> <br /> $o , <br /> MWMC - MWMC - Albany Salem Tri-City Average of <br /> Eugene Springfield Oregon <br /> Utilities <br /> <br />MWMC has also recently updated the System Development Charge (SDC) methodology. <br /> <br />FAQs About the 2004 SDC Methodology <br /> <br />SDC methodology Question 1. Does the SDC methodology charge for the same <br />capacity through the improvement fee and the reimbursement fee? <br />No. The SDC methodology charges new development based on a weighted average cost of <br />existing and future capacity. <br /> <br />SHAWNS COMMENTS TO FAQ'S ON 4-16-04_t.DOC PAGE 11 OF 13 <br /> <br /> <br />