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EUGENE <br /> UGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER <br /> February 13, 2003 <br /> City of Eugene <br /> 777 Pearl Street, Room 105 <br /> Eugene, Oregon 97401-2793 <br /> (541)682-5010 <br /> (541)682-5414 FAX <br /> www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION L <br /> DOMESTIC PARTNER REGISTRY <br /> READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY <br /> CITY OF EUGENE'S VOLUNTEERS IN POLICING PROGRAM SELECTED FOR "BEST PRACTICES"SITE VISIT <br /> UNIVERSITY STUDENTS GET FIRE SAFETY TRAINING <br /> BUSY WEEK IN THE`HOODS' <br /> UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD SCHEDULES CROSSING UPGRADES <br /> CARPET CLEANING PROFESSIONALS AND CITY FORM PARTNERSHIP TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY <br /> ODOT PROPOSES NEW HEAVY TRUCK DETOUR THAT AVOIDS DOWNTOWN EUGENE <br /> PARKS STAFF PRESENTS AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE THIS WEEK <br /> PARKS CREWS, VOLUNTEERS PREPARE FOR GARDENING SEASON AT COMMUNITY GARDENS <br /> COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT FUNDS USED TO BUILD ACCESS RAMPS <br /> ROUND THE CITY <br /> ANA <br /> Domestic Partner Registry <br /> On Friday, February 14, twenty couples will register as domestic partners with the City Recorder's Office. This will be the <br /> first day for the registry process since the ordinance became effective February 1. <br /> The Domestic Partner Registry allows unmarried couples who meet certain requirements to obtain official recognition of <br /> their relationship. The registry is a means of validating a committed relationship and providing documentation that may <br /> be required for insurance purposes. Domestic partnership registration does not create any new or different legal rights or <br /> responsibilities between partners or between employers and employees. <br /> In order to register, domestic partners must sign a statement, certified by the City Recorder, affirming that they are: <br /> • in a relationship of mutual support and intend to remain in such a relationship; <br /> • not married to or registered as the domestic partner of any other person in any jurisdiction, nor has either <br /> terminated or registered a domestic partnership within the preceding six months; <br /> • both 18 years of age or older; <br /> • not related by blood kinship closer than would bar marriage in the state of Oregon; and are mentally competent to <br /> consent to contract. <br /> Registration is by appointment only. After February 14, appointments will be available during designated times on <br /> Mondays and Thursdays and can be made by calling the City Recorder's Office at 682-5042. Both partners must be <br /> present at the appointment, which is expected to take about 15 minutes. The registration fee is $50.00. For more <br /> information, please contact Mary Feldman or Kris Aanderud in the City Recorder's Office at 682-5042. <br /> EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 1 <br /> February 14,2003 cc021303.wpd <br />