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The 20-Year Project list represents an extensive review and assessment of multiple options for addressing the needs of the regional wastewater system for the next 20 years, and was developed after significant evaluation of the timing and phasing of the different projects. A delay in approval of the Project List that also delays implementation of the associated capital projects, would have the following consequences: 1) inability to design and construct the necessary facilities for handling peak wet weather flows on a schedule to comply with the State standard restricting overflows to one-in-five-year storm events; 2) increased frequency of overflows from the sanitary system and potential for adverse impacts to public health and the environment; 3) greater difficulty in providing adequate wastewater treatment for ammonia and for mitigating temperature impacts, leading to higher risks of permit violations and negative environmental impacts for these parameters; 4) increased frequency of adverse impacts on neighbors of the regional treatment facilities from odor emissions related to limitations in treatment process capacity (e.g. in biosolids treatment). It should be noted that permit violations are subject to fines and penalties, including moratoriums on new sewer connections or enforcement orders for corrective actions. A history of permit violations will also have negative consequences on insurance premiums, and on bond ratings for future capital projects. Delays in design and construction will translate into higher project costs, cash-flow challenges, and stringent enforcement deadlines most often reduce flexibility, limit options, and create project inefficiencies ("haste makes waste "). · How would we go about accommodating Coburg's request to be added to the MWMC Wastewater System? During the public hearing on the regional wastewater 2004 Facilities Plan and 20-year Project List testimony was given on the interest of the City of Coburg in joining the regional wastewater system. The intergovernmental agreement that established the regional wastewater system and the governing body of the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) currently restricts the provision of services to the projected urban service area of the Eugene/Springfield metropolitan area, and restricts the MWMC to provide service only to the Governing Bodies. A change in these provisions of the IGA requires the unanimous consent of the Governing Bodies. It is clear that significant public policy issues would have to be addressed in considering a change in the service boundaries of the MWMC. The Governing Bodies may initiate this discussion amongst themselves (in the MPC for example), or could request the MWMC to coordinate or manage the evaluation that would be necessary. · How could we legally limit growth between the two UGB(s) and within Coburg's UGB if we added them? This is a complex question that would need to be addressed by the City attorneys and staff of the City's Planning and Development Department, within the overall context of the study on the benefits and issues of adding Coburg to the regional wastewater system. · Would it be possible to provide wastewater service to only their larger manufacturing companies within their current UGB? Technically it is possible, whether this would be a condition of the expansion of service to Coburg is a policy decision that should be made by the existing members of the MWMC. In terms of the Council's consideration of the MWMC 2004 Facilities Plan and 20-Year Project List, action on the plan and project list will not preclude any future considerations of extending the service boundaries of the regional wastewater system to include the City of Coburg. The