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SPECIFIC SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS ` <br /> STORM SEWER <br /> E <br /> ' ~;`~~Y3 ~ By Arlo Fertig t <br /> <br /> How the service is provided.• <br /> Maintenance of storm sewers in the River Road Santa Clara area is provided by both the City of Eugene <br /> and Lane County. Residents east of River Road and south of Belt Line and south of Maxwell Road are <br /> serviced by the City of Eugene. Residents west of River Road and north of Maxwell Road to Belt Line <br /> are serviced by Lane County. The River Road Water District also owns some drainage ditches in the <br /> River Road area and maintains them on request. 7; <br /> Residents north of Belt Line on both sides of River Road are serviced by Lane County. This is done <br /> through an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Eugene and Lane County. These same <br /> services are provided to all respective areas whether you live in the city or live in the county. <br /> What We Have Learned: <br /> The residents of both River Road and Santa Clara would like a scheduled leaf pick-up by Lane County <br /> Public Works. Currently, Lane County provides leaf pick-up, but in an unscheduled manner. The City <br /> of Eugene already has a schedule in place for the areas they serve in the River Road area. <br /> The City of Eugene collects a stormwater systems development charge from new development and <br /> assesses a monthly stormwater user fee from residents inside the City. In spite of this, very little <br /> maintenance is done. Also, there is widespread filling and dumping in many ditches and channels. <br /> Lane County only maintains its waterways in the right-of--way areas, due to funding limitations of the <br /> County Road Fund. The flow line or slope of many channels is such that drainage is restricted or can <br /> settle and create local flooding. Lane County will be required to meet the National Pollution Discharge <br /> Elimination System requirements, Phase II in 2003. This will place added requirements for planning and <br /> implementation of storm water and drainage requirements in the area. There is no funding at present for <br /> these requirements. <br /> What Works/What Doesn't Work: <br /> The City of Eugene's scheduled leaf pick-up works extremely well. Lane County's random leaf pick-up <br /> doesn't appeal to the River Road/Santa Clara residents. <br /> Who to call regarding storm sewer/stormwater problems seems to be a problem for many residents in <br /> the River Road/Santa Clara area. Proper drainage of water during a bad rain storm irritates many <br /> residents. There needs to be better communication between Lane County and the City of Eugene <br /> regarding stormwater issues. <br /> 44 <br /> <br />