Item 5: Action: Discussion and Approval of Non-Unanimous IGR Positions

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SB 0560 Relating Clause: Relating to dissolution of county service districts. Title: Allows dissolution of county service districts without election if district is no longer necessary for its purpose. Sponsored by: COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY (at the request of Lane County, Clatsop County) URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/sb0500.dir/sb0560.intro.pdf RespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Contact Steve Nystrom Steve Nystrom PDD-ADM 2/23/2009 Pri 3 Yes YesIV. D4 Support Comments: Bill would simplify process for dissolution of service districts. In Lane County's case, it would allow the elimination of an unnecessary step for annexation applications. State law requires that Counties approve any annexations to special districts. The Lane County Wastewater Service District was formed years ago as the financial tool related to the creation of the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC). With the repayment of bonds completed, this district no longer serves any useful purpose. However, its existence arguably requires each newly annexed parcel to go through a second application process with the County (following city annexation approval) to annex to this district, even though the city's annexation approval already entitles them to MWMC service. This bill would have no impact on the role and function of MWMC. Additionally, this bill would not affect the status of other functioning special service districts. ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Peter Ruffier Ruffier PWW 2/24/2009 Support Comments: The County Service District in Lane County was formed in the late 1970's/early 1980's to raise funds for the local share of the construction costs for the Eugene/Springfield Water Pollution COntrol Facility. The facility was put in service in 1984, and the local bond debts were fully paid off by the County Service District (CSD) in 2005. The CSD no longer collects funds, and all borrowing for the regional wastewater program is now done directly by the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission. There has been discussion about the future and purpose of the CSD, but there are no plans nor need for it to serve regional wastewater functions in the future. The proposed amendment to ORS 198.940 would make it easier for Lane County to dissolve the CSD. SB 0581 Relating Clause: Relating to state financial administration Title: Transfers moneys from Waste Tire Recycling Account to General Fund. Declares emergency, effective on passage. Sponsored by: COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/sb0500.dir/sb0581.intro.pdf ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Ethan Nelson PDD-BPS 2/24/2009 Pri 3 Yes YesVII. A4 Oppose Comments: Currently SB 581 is solely a transfer from the Waste Tire Recycling Account to the General Fund for an amount of $18,824. SB581 is placeholder for other fund transfers. What is being proposed is to add provisions to the bill that would transfer $4.1million from the Orphan Site Account (DEQ administered) to the General Fund, among other dedicated funds. Currently there is $6.3million in the Orphan Site Account. The account was established in 1989 and is funded by a $.13/ton tipping fee at landfills to haulers. It is meant to fund human health, safety and/or environmental problems at closed landfills that do not have a responsible party (somewhat similar to Superfund sites). The fund has been used 2 times since then. 1989 site in PDX to correct a faulty methane collection system used $1.1million in 3 months. An ongoing project outside of Scappoose has utilized $4.6 10