<br /> _ . , <br /> p > .a ~ <br /> NEWS RELEASE -WASTEWATER, STORMWATER FEES <br /> JUNE 2, 2004 <br /> PAGE 2 <br /> For a typical medium residential home (less than 3,000 square feet), the proposed <br /> stormwater rate would increase 21 ¢ per month, to $7.29 per month. The stormwater rate <br /> increase -the first increase in that rate since 1994 -was recommended by the Eugene Budget <br /> Committee to continue funding for such services as riverbank cleanups and neighborhood street <br /> tree plantings. <br /> The following public hearings have been scheduled to allow public comment on the <br /> various fee adjustments: <br /> Local and regional wastewater user fees -Thursday, June 10, beginning at noon at the <br /> McNutt Room, Eugene City Hall, 777 Pearl Street. <br /> stormwater user fees -Friday, June 11, beginning at noon at the Public Works Building, <br /> 858 Pearl Street. <br /> MWMC Facilities Plan, 20-year project list, and regional wastewater system <br /> development charge (SDC) -Monday, June 14, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Eugene City <br /> Council Chamber, 777 Pearl Street. <br /> More information on the fees, including rate schedules for non-residential customers, is <br /> available on the Internet at www.ci.eugene.or.us/pw or by calling 682-4900. A brochure <br /> describing the rate adjustments will be included in EWEB billings beginning June 7. <br /> Public 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 />