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29 Description of Services, Levies and Bonds by Taxing District (Note: not all of these taxing districts will apply to your property. See your property tax bill for a list of the districts that apply to you.) The City of Eugene provides the following services to River Road and Santa Clara residents either directly or through intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) with Lane County and other local agencies: fire and ambulance services, (except for a small portion of Santa Clara); cultural services, land use planning, community development and building permit services; transportation services including transportation planning, traffic controls, and road maintenance on public rights of way owned by the city or maintained by the city via IGAs with Lane County (see below); stormwater (based on IGAs with Lane County), wastewater collection and treatment, and park services including management of city -owned parks, bike paths, and open space and natural areas. These services are provided to residents who live within the city limits (incorporated): emergency and non - emergency police services, and library, recreation and cultural services. City residents can vote in mayoral and city council elections. The City of Eugene has two Urban Renewal Districts that do not impose new taxes; rather, they redistribute taxes from overlapping taxing districts to the urban renewal districts. The tax bills for Eugene taxpayers include two lines for urban renewal. All taxpayers in the City will pay these taxes. There is no difference between the taxes paid by taxpayers inside the district and outside the district. Eugene's two urban renewal districts include the Downtown and Riverfront districts. Eugene residents also vote on Bonds. "Bond I" indicates bonds approved before 10/6/2001 and include re- funding of the General Obligation bond in 2004 and 2006 (Parks and Open Space bonds). Bond II includes bonds approved after 10/6/2001 providing funds for the downtown fire station and training facilities; parks, athletic fields and open space; and streets. Lane County provides these services to unincorporated residents in Santa Clara and River Road: police (sheriff) services; nuisance complaint management, maintenance of roads and rights -of -way (including leaf pickup) in most of Santa Clara and a small portion of River Road. The County maintains and rehabilitates improved and unimproved County roads (via an IGA, see above), but not Local Access Roads. Lane County maintains drainage systems in the road right -of- way in Santa Clara and a small portion of River Road (based on IGA with the city). Lane County residents passed a bond measure in 1996 to build the Juvenile Justice Center. It expires in FY 2014/15. Lane Rural Fire /Rescue provides first response services to a portion of unincorporated residents in Santa Clara: properties north of the Beltline and west of Stark Street to Northwest Expressway. River Road Park and Recreation District (RRPRD) provides park and recreation services to unincorporated residents residing within the RRPRD boundaries. In May of 2009, residents passed a 5 -year Local Option Levy, providing enhanced funding for the RRPRD. The RRPRD bond was passed in 1995 and funded capital improvements to the RRPRD building. River Road Water District (RRWD) Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) contracts with River Road Water District (RRWD) and the Santa Clara Water District (SCWD) to provide water service to all residents of River Road and Santa Clara. Both the RRWD and the SCWD purchase water from EWEB and sell it to properties within their service area. The Districts are responsible for setting water rates and major capital improvements. EWEB provides billing, administration, and maintenance for the Districts. The RRWD also contracts with Eugene Fire to provide services to unincorporated residents in River Road and is contracted by EWEB to provide some maintenance and installation of streetlights. Santa Clara Rural Fire Protection District (SCRFPD) provides first response services to most unincorporated residents in Santa Clara. The Santa Clara Water District contracts with the SCRFPD to maintain street -level workings of hydrants in Santa Clara, and with EWEB to maintain the below - ground workings of hydrants. The SCRFPD 5 -year Local Option Levy was approved in 2009 and funded capital outlay and general operations. Santa Clara Water District (SSWD). Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) contracts with River Road Water District (RRWD) and the Santa Clara Water District (SCWD) to provide water service to all residents of River Road and Santa Clara. Both the RRWD and the SCWD purchase water from EWEB and sell it to properties within their service area. Districts are responsible for setting water rates and capital improvements. EWEB provides billing, administration, and maintenance for the Districts. SSWD is contracted by EWEB to provide some maintenance and installation of streetlights. ............................. ............................... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Definitions: Bonds are typically used by governments to pay for large public projects such as fire stations. Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) are arrangements between local service providers to deliver services in a more efficient or cost - effective way. The IGA between Lane County and the City of Eugene for road maintenance is one example. Local Option Levies are for operating purposes beyond the revenues generated by permanent tax rates. Permanent Taxes are used to pay for services or improvements provided for the general public benefit.