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Work Session: Multi-Unit Property Tax Exemption (MUPTE) Program
Meeting Date: May 22, 2013 Agenda Item Number: A
Department: Planning & Development Staff Contacts: Denny Braud
www.eugene-or.gov 541-682-5536
ISSUE STATEMENT
On February 27, 2013, the council approved an ordinance suspending the Multi-Unit Property
Tax Exemption (MUPTE) program to provide the time needed for the council to conduct a
detailed evaluation of the program and determine if modifications should be made. This work
session is a continuation of the discussion related to potential modifications to the MUPTE
program. (The council has also been polled regarding its interest in using a portion of the time
dedicated to this work session to conduct a workshop featuring a panel of MUPTE
stakeholders. The results of the council poll were pending when this agenda item summary
was published.)
BACKGROUND
At the May 13 work session, staff received feedback from the council on potential modifications to
the MUPTE program. At this May 22 work session, staff will be presenting recommendations on
MUPTE program modifications for council consideration. Following this work session, a public
hearing on the ordinance required to adopt MUPTE program modifications has been tentatively
scheduled for June 17. Action on the ordinance adopting MUPTE program modifications is
tentatively scheduled for June 24.
The ordinance suspending the MUPTE program expires on June 30, 2013. However, at the May 8
work session, the council provided direction to extend the suspension to July 31 to provide the
additional time needed to finalize program modifications. A public hearing and council action on
an ordinance extending the suspension are tentatively scheduled on May 28 and May 29
respectively.
RELATED CITY POLICIES
Utilization of the MUPTE program to stimulate new multi-unit housing development addresses
many goals for Eugene and downtown, including:
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Eugene Downtown Plan
Stimulate multi-unit housing in the downtown core and on the edges of downtown for a
variety of income levels and ownership opportunities.
Downtown development shall support the urban qualities of density, vitality, livability and
diversity to create a downtown, urban environment.
Actively pursue public/private development opportunities to achieve the vision for an
active, vital, growing downtown.
Use downtown development tools and incentives to encourage development that provides
character and density downtown.
Facilitate dense development in the courthouse area and other sites between the core of
the downtown and the river.
Envision Eugene Pillars
Promote compact urban development and efficient transportation options.
- Integrate new development and redevelopment in the downtown, in key transit corridors
and in core commercial areas.
- Meet the 20-year multi-family housing need within the existing Urban Growth Boundary.
- Make compact urban development easier in the downtown, on key transit corridors, and
in core commercial areas.
Provide housing affordable to all income levels.
Regional Prosperity Economic Development Plan
Strategy 5: Identify as a Place to Thrive - Priority Next Step - Urban Vitality
- As a creative economy is fostered, dynamic urban centers are an important asset. Eugene,
Springfield and many of the smaller communities in the region recognize the importance of
supporting and enhancing vitality in their city centers. Building downtowns as places to
live, work and play will support the retention and expansion of the existing business
community and be a significant asset to attract new investment. The Cities of Eugene and
Springfield will continue to enhance efforts to promote downtown vitality through
development and redevelopment.
City Council Goal of Sustainable Development
Increased downtown development
COUNCIL OPTIONS
Options for council consideration will be sent via email early next week.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager’s recommendation regarding MUPTE program modifications will be sent via
email early next week.
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SUGGESTED MOTION
The suggested motion regarding MUPTE program modifications will be sent via email early next
week.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: Denny Braud
Telephone: 541-682-5536
Staff E-Mail: denny.braud@ci.eugene.or.us
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