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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, was previously provided to the council. 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. 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. The City of Springfield adopted the MWMC regional wastewater SDC methodology and rate schedule after a public hearing on June 21, 2004. Following the council's June 14, 2004, public hearing on the proposed resolutions, given time constraints, it was agreed that councilors could pose questions to staff via email. Two councilors responded with email to staff. Councilor Kelly informed staff that the memorandum providing the requested supplementation information included in council packet for the public hearing (as Attachment D to the June 14, 2004, AlS) provided sufficient information to clarify the proposed calculation of the SDC to his satisfaction. Councilor Bettman provided an inquiry on several related topics; these questions and a staff response are provided as Attachment C to this AlS. As partially reflected in the Council Action History on this item, a lengthy and extensive public process has ensued to arrive at this point of action. Throughout the deliberations of the MWMC, CAC and governing bodies, myriad questions and issues from citizens, elected officials and interested parties have been raised and addressed. A large volume of testimony and written information has been entered into the record. As part of the recent responses, MWMC attorney Dave Jewett responded via email to Roxie Cuellar and Councilor Kelley to issues raised by Ms. Cuellar in an email of May 25, 2004. Attachment D to this AlS is a correction to one of the responses provided in Mr. Jewett's email. Additional responses to written testimony by the Home Builders Association of Lane County and its attorney have been provided as an attachment to the AlS for action on the proposed MWMC Facilities Plan and 20- year project list included in the council packet for this June 28, 2004 meeting. In the end, some differences of opinion and interpretation continue to exist; however, the record clearly shows that ample opportunity was provided for the consideration of all issues and viewpoints on this matter. If the council should choose 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 L:\CMO\2004 Council Agendas\M040628\S0406288.doc