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the more money you're willing to put into either a regional or on -site facility the more effective <br /> you can make it become. <br /> Since either will have "a benefit" I believe the most benefit is derived from the on -site facility <br /> due to: <br /> 1. More pektilly defendable: <br /> I don't believe the majority of the citizens of Eugene feel that the support of development - <br /> activities is "for the good of all ". While I believe a good case could be made for the existing <br /> storm water problems being solved through public funding ( "grand fathering" in old <br /> developments), I don't feel this would be the case for any new additions to the problem. <br /> Therefore, this would also need to result in the people adding to the problem to pay the cost to <br /> solve their "addition ". <br /> 2. The water quality or capacity of the downstream system isn't as adversely impacted as would <br /> be the case if you were passing all the pollutants or increased flow down through a number of <br /> parcels until you reach a regional facility. <br /> a. less problems with erosion of existing open ditches. <br /> b. less problem with flow not being contained in existing open channel. <br /> c. less problem with surcharging existing pipes. <br /> 3. Reliable/Flexible /Forgiving: <br /> RELIABLE: One might assume that a system would be more reliable if under close public <br /> jurisdiction. This isn't always the case. If the issue is clearly viewed as an important city <br /> function by the public then city maintenance is reliable. Unfortunately, there are many codes and <br /> city assets which are poorly maintained. For example city buildings, gravel streets, many codes <br /> on the books we only enforce by complaint (nuisances, encroachments, etc.) <br /> Much the same factors would be at issue for the private systems. Depending on design and the <br /> type of development a facility might be very well maintained if: <br /> 1. not being maintained causes an aesthetic problem and neighbors or residents felt it affected <br /> their "value of life" <br /> 2. not being maintained caused the loss of revenue or cost $$ such as a business loosing <br /> customers or was subject to fines <br /> 3. enough education and proof of its need was provided to convince the owner.. <br /> 5 <br />