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<br /> i <br /> June 2, 20 <br /> CONTACT: Fred McVey, Public Works Engineering, 541-682-5216 <br /> From Publi Information Section, 682-5523 or 954-2938 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> 2-PAGE F <br /> <br /> j <br /> <br /> i <br /> HEARIN S SET ON PROPOSED INCREASES IN WASTEWATER, STORMATER RATES <br /> Mo thly fees for residential stormwater and wastewater services in the city of Eugene <br /> would incre se a total of about $3 a month beginning July 1, under a set of proposals now open <br /> for public r view and comment. <br /> Mo thly wastewater fees for a typical Eugene residence using 5,000 gallons of water a <br /> month are roposed to increase a total of $2.75 per month, to $16.59 per month. The total <br /> includes m nthly increases of 57¢ for local wastewater service and $2.18 for regional <br /> wastewate service. <br /> The increase in the local wastewater rate is needed to continue providing the current <br /> level of se ice. Eugene's local wastewater rates have not increased since 1993, despite <br /> substantial ncreases in costs for operations and capital construction projects. <br /> The 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 of the Willamette River. These capital projects are contained in the Metropolitan <br /> Wastewate Management Commission's updated facility plan, which identifies $144 million in <br /> wastewate projects over the next 20 years to be paid for by user fees and systems <br /> developme t charges. / <br /> v <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 />