HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. 20710COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 20710
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING CHARGES FOR STORMWATER AND PARKS
SERVICE AND AMENDING SECTION 6.406 OF THE EUGENE CODE, 1971.
ADOPTED: June 24, 2024
SIGNED: June 26, 2024
PASSED: 5:2
REJECTED:
OPPOSED: Clark, Semple
ABSENT: Evans
EFFECTIVE: July 27, 2024
ORDINANCE NO.20710
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING CHARGES FOR STORMWATER AND
PARKS SERVICE AND AMENDING SECTION 6.406 OF THE EUGENE
CODE, 1971.
THE CITY OF EUGENE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The definition of "Stormwater service" in Section 6.406 of the Eugene
Code, 1971, is amended to provide as follows:
6.406 Definitions. For purposes of sections 6.401 through 6.645, unless the context
requires otherwise words and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to
them. In interpreting the meaning of words in a definition, other definitions of
that word in this Code may be considered:
Stormwater service. The use of the city's stormwater system including, but
not limited to, collection of stormwater discharged from property on which
development exists and its deposit directly or indirectly into the city
stormwater system. For purposes of sections 6.411 through 6.605 of this
code, "stormwater service" shall include operation and maintenance of city -
owned parks and open spaces.
Section 2. It is the policy of this Council that the revenue needed to pay for the
direct and indirect expected costs to operate and maintain city -owned parks and open
spaces should be considered during the stormwater service ratemaking process. (EC
6.411(2)(g)).
Section 3. The City Recorder, at the request of, or with the consent of the City
Attorney, is authorized to administratively correct any reference errors contained herein,
or in other provisions of the Eugene Code, 1971, to the provisions added, amended or
repealed herein.
Passed by the City Council this
24t" day of June, 2024
7- 1��ity Recorder
Approved by the Mayor this
J� day of June, 2024
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Mayor
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