HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. 20627COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 20627
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM OF
ORDINANCE NO.20170 AND ORDINANCE NO.20620
GRANTING TO NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS
COMPANY, A CORPORATION, A NONEXCLUSIVE
RIGHT AND FRANCHISE TO LAY, MAINTAIN AND
TERATE FACILITIES IN THE PERLIC WAY WITHIN
THE CITY OF EUGENE, OREGON; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION TO THE
CITY.
ADOPTED: April 8, 2020
SIGNED: April 10, 2020
PASSED: 8:0
REJECTED:
OPPOSED:
EFFECTIVE: May 11, 2020
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ORDINANCE NO.20627
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM OF ORDINANCE NO. 20170
AND ORDINANCE NO. 20620 GRANTING TO NORTHWEST NATURAL
GAS COMPANY, A CORPORATION, A NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT AND
FRANCHISE TO LAY, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE FACILITIES IN THE
PUBLIC WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF EUGENE, OREGON; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION TO THE CITY.
The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that:
A. On October 11, 1999, Ordinance No. 20170 was adopted granting to Northwest
Natural Gas Company ("NWNG") a twenty-year non-exclusive right and franchise to lay, maintain
and operate facilities in and under the public ways within the City of Eugene, Oregon. NWNG
accepted Ordinance No. 20170 on October 15, 1999. The Franchise was set to expire on November
11.2019.
B. On July 22, 2019, Ordinance No. 20620 was adopted granting to NWNG a
franchise extension up to and through May 11, 2020. NWNG accepted Ordinance No. 20620 on
January 22, 2020.
C. The City of Eugene and NWNG have been negotiating in good faith since Fall 2019
regarding franchise renewal and potential franchise terms. Despite the parties' diligence, due to
the number of relevant issues and potential franchise terms, the parties have not yet concluded
their franchise negotiations.
D. Extending the term of the Franchise for six months would allow time for the City
of Eugene and NWNG to complete franchise renewal negotiations.
E. The City of Eugene has determined that it serves the public welfare to extend the
term of the current franchise from May 11, 2020 up to and through November 11, 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF EUGENE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The franchise granted to NWNG in Ordinance No. 20170 and Ordinance No.
20620 shall be extended up to and through November 11, 2020. This extension shall be effective
upon NWNG's written acceptance.
Section 2. Other than the duration of the franchise set forth in this Ordinance, Ordinance
No. 20170 and Ordinance No. 20620 shall continue in full force and effect.
Passed by the City Council this Approved by the Mayor this
81h day of April, 2020
City Recorder —Deputy
/D day of April, 2020
Mayor
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