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$947.34 per SFD, or an approximate 79% increase. The adjustment would bring Eugene's total wastewater SDC (local and regional combined) to $1,389.66 per typical SFD from the current combined wastewater SDC of $971.18. This adjustment would not substantially change Eugene's ranking of total SDC charges in relation to other Oregon communities for comparable development types. A comparison of the proposed wastewater SDC rates to those of other Oregon communities, for five example development types, is included in Attachment D to the AlS. The comparison indicates that the proposed combined wastewater SDC rate for residential development would be among the lowest in the state for comparable communities while SDCs for other development types rank variably in comparison to other communities, from mid-range to among the highest in the state. Other Background Information The City of Eugene entered into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the City of Springfield and Lane County in 1978 which established the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission. The commission subsequently adopted the MWMC wastewater SDC methodology and rates. In the IGA, the cities of Eugene and Springfield agreed to charge SDCs uniformly throughout the regional wastewater service area. By agreement, City of Springfield staff provide administrative, financial and rate-setting support to the MWMC. Attachment C includes two resolutions of the MWMC recommending adoption of the proposed SDC methodology and SDC rates. In order for these adjustments to be effective within the cities of Eugene and Springfield, both cities must incorporate the modifications into locally adopted SDC methodologies and rates. In its work session of May 19, 2004, the council requested additional information on the calculation of the proposed SDC. A memorandum providing the requested supplementation information is included as Attachment D to the AlS. If the council chooses not to adopt the proposed revisions to the regional wastewater SDC rates, the MWMC intergovernmental agreement specifies that the City request in writing that the commission reconsider the proposed revisions. The commission would then put action for reconsideration on its agenda within 45 days of receipt of request. If the council objects to the commission's action after reconsideration, it may then refer the issue to the Metropolitan Policy Committee (MPC) for mediation. The MPC would provide an advisory and non-binding written recommendation for resolution of the matter within 45 days of referral. The MWMC's ultimate action shall only take effect after the governing bodies are in agreement. Timing Staff provided notification of intent to modify the SDC methodology by resolution on March 15, 2004, and made proposed changes available for public review on April 15, 2004, to enable sufficient time to conduct this public hearing on June 14, 2004, with action to adopt tentatively scheduled for June 28, 2004. Any revisions to the proposed regional wastewater SDC rates or the methodology will require review by the MWMC and may require re-notification of interested persons, extending the period of public review by a minimum of 60 days from the time of notice. If the council proceeds with the scheduled public hearing and adopts the resolution as proposed, the modified SDC rates will be effective as early as July 1, 2004. Should the council decline to adopt the proposed revisions to the proposed L:\CMO\2004 Council Agendas\M040614\S0406144.doc