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in th s document t e pertinent section of Eugene Code, 1971 is cited at the end of each <br /> 3ra raph where Code requirement is referenced, by use of the notation "EC" followed <br /> t e applicable s ction number from the Code. References in this document to the <br /> "Eu ene Code", " ode" and "EC" refer to the Eugene Code, 1971 which contains <br /> prov sions of ordin nces enacted by the Eugene City Council. Additional requirements for <br /> wor in the public ay are contained in Administrative Rule R-7.302, a copy of which is <br /> into porated in thi manual as published. The wording of this manual and the Eugene <br /> Cod and Adminis rative Rule are not identical; in case of conflict between this manual <br /> and he Eugene C de or Administrative Rule, the Code or Rule shall control. Also herein, <br /> the ode's use of he title "City Engineer", referring to the Director of Public Works, has <br /> of#e been Chang d to reflect the working title of the position to which the particular <br /> wbr ing responsib lity or authority has been delegated. <br /> 'i.C UTILITY OTIFICATION AND COORDINATION ORGANIZATIONS <br /> The City of Eugen participates in several organizations at the State and local level which <br /> prio ote utility co rdination and damage prevention activities. The Oregon Utility <br /> Cb rdinating Cou cil (OUCC) is a voluntary group of utility, construction, governmental, <br /> and other interest d parties dedicated to the prevention of infrastructure damage and to <br /> the rderly planni g and installation of utility infrastructure. Members of the OUCC have <br /> <br /> typi ally been sel cted to represent their respective companies or agencies to the focal <br /> ,,.~ili y coordinatin councils which make up OUCC. The Lane Utility Coordinating Council <br /> (LU C) is the loc I council of which the City of Eugene is a member. The local councils <br /> e!e t delegates to OUCG to insure adequate representation of all areas and utility <br /> anti ities through ut the state. Since the coordinating councils are voluntary <br /> o~g nizations, th r actions are considered recommendations and not binding on any <br /> rrte ber organiza ion. <br /> <br /> Th LUCC meets once a month for a general meeting of the membership. The <br /> rr~e bership atte ding is encouraged to participate by bringing to discussion any item of <br /> ir~d vidual or gen ral interest in the area of utilities and underground facilities. This <br /> pr ides a local f rum for addressing issues and concerns related to utility construction, <br /> co rdination, and damage prevention. <br /> Th utility coordi ating councils, member agencies, and affected construction and <br /> ex avation contr ctors have worked to establish astate-wide utility notification center <br /> vuh se purpose i to provide a convenient and consistent mechanism by which excavators <br /> qa notify operat rs of underground facilities of planned excavation work, placing locate <br /> re uests" prior to excavation. Through this notification system, utility operators are able to <br /> m rk the iocatio of their underground facilities in the area of a proposed excavation, <br /> inf rming and co rdinatiog with the excavator to prevent damage and avoid service <br /> di ruptions. Ex avators, including City agencies wishing to place locate requests, may do <br /> o by telephonin the Utility Notification Center at 1-800-332-2344. <br /> R cognizing the omplexity of underground utility networks and the public's financial and <br /> tJti ity & R/W Permit P licy 2 12/01/97 <br /> <br />