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p > > ~ <br /> <br /> I May 4, 200 <br /> <br /> ' CONTACT Becky Carlson, Public Works Administration, 682-8476 <br /> From Publi Information Section, 682-2739 <br /> FOR IMM DIATE RELEASE <br /> CORRECTED: PLEASE USE THIS VERSION <br /> HEARING SCHEDULED ON WASTEWATER, STORMWATER RATES <br /> A p blic hearing is scheduled on Tuesday, May 9, at 3 p.m. in the McNutt Room at <br /> <br /> I <br /> Eugene Ci Hall, 777 Pearl St., to receive comment on proposed adjustments for stormwater <br /> <br /> II <br /> and waste ater services for bills issued on and after July 1. <br /> Pe ding City Council approval, monthly wastewater fees in the city of Eugene would <br /> increase 6 ercent for the local portion of the rate and 10 percent for the regional portion. The <br /> proposed f e for a typical residential customer would increase $1.55 per month, to $19.47. <br /> Th regional wastewater rate increase will help pay for capital projects to expand and <br /> upgrade th wastewater system to accommodate future growth, avoid raw sewage overflows <br /> caused by ainy weather, and meet new, more stringent regulatory requirements to protect <br /> water quali y in the Willamette River. <br /> For the typical medium-size residential home, the proposed stormwater rate will increase <br /> $1.14 per onth, to $8.69 per month. <br /> <br /> ~ Thi increase would support new permit-related activities, enhance the City's stream <br /> corridor ac uisition program, and support street tree and median maintenance work. <br /> Mo information on the fees, including rate schedules for non-residential customers, is <br /> available b calling 682-4900. A brochure describing the rate adjustments will be included in <br /> EWEB billi gs beginning June 1. <br /> Publi Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541)682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />